Estrogen, Progesterone, FSH, LH Flashcards
(11 cards)
stimulates growth and development of secondary follicles
FSH
maintains the female reproductive tract
estrogen
stimulates granulosa cells to convert androgens to estrogen
FSH
triggers primary oocyte to complete meiosis I and enter meiosis II
LH
responsible for secondary sexual characterisitcs of female and for rebuilding the uterus after menses
estrogens
initiates the conversion from a proliferative to a secretory uterus for implantation
progesterone
stimulates the synthesis of LH receptors on granulosa cells
FSH
effects the transformation of remaining granulosa and theca interna cells to luteal cells
LH
increases inhibit FSH (granulosa cells secrete inhibin, follistatin, and activin which also regulate FSH secretion)
estrogens
inhibits LH production
progesterone
induces a surge in LH levels
estrogens