Plant Hormones And Menstrual Cycle Hormones Flashcards
What are plant hormones?
Chemical substances that regulate plant growth and development.
Name the primary types of plant hormones.
Auxins, gibberellins, ethene.
True or False: Auxins are responsible for cell elongation in plants.
True.
What role do gibberellins play in plant growth?
They promote stem elongation, seed germination, and flowering.
How does ethylene affect fruit ripening?
It accelerates the ripening process in fruits.
What is the primary function of auxins in phototropism?
To promote cell elongation on the side of the plant away from light.
True or False: Cytokinins are produced in the roots of plants.
True.
Fill in the blank: The endocrine system in humans regulates bodily functions through __________.
hormones.
Name the four major hormones involved in the menstrual cycle.
FSH, LH, Oestrogen and progesterone.
True or False: The menstrual cycle has three phases: follicular, ovulation, and luteal.
True.
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
A surge in luteinising hormone (LH).
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for thickening the uterine lining? A) Ostrogen B) Progesterone C) Luteinising hormone D) Follicle-stimulating hormone
B) Progesterone.
What is the function of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the menstrual cycle?
It stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles.
Fill in the blank: The __________ phase is characterised by the development of follicles in the ovary.
follicular.
True or False: Menstruation occurs if fertilisation does not occur.
True.
