The Endocrine System + Menstrual cycle

Question 1

What is the endocrine system

Answer 1

A second coordination control system of the body, made up of glands which produce hormones directly into the bloodstream

Question 2

Follicle stimulating hormone:

Answer 2

• made in the pituitary gland
• Causes egg to mature in the ovaries.
• Stimulates the ovaries to release the hormone oestrogen.

Question 3

Oestrogen :

Answer 3

• Made in the ovaries
• Stimulates the lining of the uterus to grow again.
• Inhibits the release of FSH, so that only one egg matures in the cycle.
• Stimulates the release of LH

Question 4

Luteinising hormone (LH) :

Answer 4

• Made in the pituitary gland

- Stimulates the release of a mature egg from the ovaries.