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Menstrle cycle Flashcards

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What part of the body produces FSH

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The pitutary gland

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2
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What does FSH stand for

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Follicle-stimulating hormone

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What does FSH do

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helps control the menstrual cycle

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4
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What produces oestrogen

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ovaries

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5
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Oestrogen stops being produced around 15 days, WHy?

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If the egg is not fertilized or if the fertilized egg does not implant, the corpus luteum degenerates after 14 days

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6
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which hormone is produced for the shortest time?

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eostrogen

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7
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What does FOLOP stand for?

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FSH
Oestrogen
LH
Ovulation
Progesterone

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8
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WHich part of the body procuces LH?

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pituitary gland

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9
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What does LH stand for?

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Luteinizing hormone

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10
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What does LH do?

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helps control the menstrual cycle

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11
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Which hormone causes the egg to mature?

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FSH

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12
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Which hormone is NOT released by the pituitary gland?

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osetrogen

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13
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Which hormone maintains the uterus lining?

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Progesterone

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14
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What day in the menstrual cycle is the egg released?

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Day 14

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15
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Which hormone causes the uterus lining to build up?

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Oestrogen

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16
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Which hormone stops oestrogen from being released?

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LH

17
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Which hormone is released by the ovaries?

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Oestrogen

18
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Which hormone is found in some contraceptive pills as it prevents more eggs from developing?

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Oestrogen

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