Topic 7 - The Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy (Paper 2) Flashcards

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where is FSH produced?

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in the pituitary gland

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what does FSH do?

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causes an egg to mature in one of the ovaries, in a follicle. stimulates the ovary to produce oestrogen.

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what does FSH stand for?

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follicle stimulating hormone

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where is LH produced?

A

pituitary gland

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what does LH do?

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stimulates the release of an egg at day 14

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what does LH stand for?

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luteinising hormone

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