reproductive system: hormal control of production Flashcards
1
Q
what is the hypothalamus?
A
produces a released hormone
2
Q
what does the hypothalamus hormone stimulate ?
A
the pituitary gland at the base of brain
3
Q
in females, what does the pituitary gland release?
A
FSH & LH
4
Q
what is FSH
A
the follicle stimulators hormone, stimulates the follicle development
5
Q
what is LH
A
leutanising hormome, which promotes ovulation
6
Q
in males, what are the 2 main hormones and what do they do.
A
FSH promotes sperm production
ICSH (interstitial stimulating hormones) which stimulates testosterone production
7
Q
what is negative feed back
A
when testosterone is too high the pituitary gland stops the release of FSH & ICSH and vice versa
