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The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards

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What is FSH?

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone stimulates ovulation.

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What is Leutenising Hormone

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LH releases the egg.

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What is oestrogen

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Oestrogen builds up to stimulate LH

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What is progesterone

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Builds up the lining of the uterus and if there is no egg it will break down

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What are the advantages of IVF

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You can get a baby

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What are the disadvantages of IVF

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You have to use a lot of drugs

The drugs have side effects

Very expensive

Doesn’t always work (40% success rate)

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GCSE Biology - Homeostasis (7 decks)

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