Puberty and contraception Flashcards

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1
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What is puberty caused by?

A

Male and female REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES

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What is the MALE HORMONE and where is it produced?

A

TESTOSTERONE, produced in the TESTES
(stimulate sperm production)

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What are the FEMALE HORMONES and where are they produced?

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OESTROGEN, produced in the ovaries
PROGESTERONE, produced in the ovaries
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), produced by the pituitary gland
LH (luteinizing hormone), produced by the pituitary gland

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4
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Order of FEMALE HORMONES

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FSH
OESTROGEN
LH
PROGESTERONE

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5
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What does the ADH hormone control?

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controls the concentration of water in urine

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6
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What does the TSH hormone control?

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controls the release of hormones from the thyroid gland

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7
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What does ADRENALINE prepare the body for?

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Fight or flight response

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8
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2 key hormones in the MENSTRUAL CYCLE?

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-FSH~ causes an ovum to mature in the ovary
~ stimulates ovaries to produce oestrogen
-LH~ stimulates ovulation

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9
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What do contraceptive pills contain and what does it do?

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Contains Oestrogen and Progesterone
INhibits the release of FSH so no eggs will mature, no ovulation

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10
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List other contraceptives

A

The Pill (Oral contraceptives)
Injection/implant/patch
Condoms (Barrier)
Intrauterine device (IUD coil)
Spemicide
Abstaining
Sterilisation

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How does the pill work?

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Contains Oestrogen+Progesterone to prevent ovulation + prevent release of FSH

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12
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How does the injection/implant/patch work?

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Contains Oestrogen and Progesterone to prevent release of FSH

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13
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How does the barrier/condom work?

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prevents the sperm from reaching the egg

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14
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How does spermicide work?

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kills sperm

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15
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How does abstaining work?

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not having sex or not having sex around time of ovulation

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