The Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

Order of hormones

Answer 1

FSH
Oestrogen
LH
Progesteron
(FOLP)

Question 2

Where is FSH produced, where does it go and what does it do?

Answer 2

Pituitary Gland
Follicle in ovary
Develops follicle

Question 3

Where is Oestrogen produced, where does it go and what does it do?

Answer 3

Ovary
Pituitary Gland
Stops FSH production so that only 1 ovum is matured
Stimulate LH production
Thickens uterus lining

Question 4

Where is LH produced, where does it go and what does it do?

Answer 4

Pituitary Gland
Follicle in ovary
Mature egg is released into oviduct

Question 5

Where is Progesterone produced, where does it go and what does it do?

Answer 5

Ovary
Pituitary gland
Stops FSH and LH (only 1 egg is matured and released)
Maintains uterus lining