Paper 2 - Co-ordination and Response Flashcards
1
Q
What is the source of ADH?
A
The posterior pituitary gland
2
Q
What is the source of FSH?
A
The anterior pituitary gland
3
Q
What is the source of LH?
A
The anterior pituitary gland
4
Q
What is the role/effect of ADH
A
- Regulates blood water levels (osmoregulation)
- Increases permeability of collecting duct to water
- So water diffuses into blood via osmosis
5
Q
What is the role/effect of FSH?
A
- Stimulates the egg follicle to mature
- Stimulates oestrogen release
6
Q
What is the role/effect of LH?
A
- Triggers ovulation
- Inhibits oestrogen release
7
Q
What hormone does progesterone inhibit?
A
FSH
8
Q
What hormone does oestrogen inhibit?
A
FSH
