Oestrous Cylce Flashcards

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What does LH do?

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  • Causes ovulation

- Stimulates the ovary to produce progesterone from the corpus luteum

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What does FSH do?

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  • Stimulates the development of follicles in the ovary which contain eggs
  • stimulates follicles in ovaries to produce oestrogen
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What does oestrogen do?

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  • Causes rebuilding of uterus lining after menstruation

- Stimulates pituitary gland to produce LH

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What does progesterone do?

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  • Maintains the lining of the uterus in readiness to receive fertilised egg
  • Inhibits production of FSH from pituitary gland
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