Oestrous Cylce Flashcards
1
Q
What does LH do?
A
- Causes ovulation
- Stimulates the ovary to produce progesterone from the corpus luteum
2
Q
What does FSH do?
A
- Stimulates the development of follicles in the ovary which contain eggs
- stimulates follicles in ovaries to produce oestrogen
3
Q
What does oestrogen do?
A
- Causes rebuilding of uterus lining after menstruation
- Stimulates pituitary gland to produce LH
4
Q
What does progesterone do?
A
- Maintains the lining of the uterus in readiness to receive fertilised egg
- Inhibits production of FSH from pituitary gland