menstrual cycle

Question 1

definition of menstrual cycle

Answer 1

a monthly cycle where an egg is released ready for fertilisation

Question 2

name the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle

Answer 2

LH, FHS, progesterone and oestrogen

Question 3

role of FSH

Answer 3

FHS ( follicle stimulating hormone ) - released from the pituitary gland, stimulates ball of cells/ causes egg to mature, causes ovaries to release oestrogen

Question 4

role of oestrogen

Answer 4

oestrogen - released from ovaries, stops FSH from being produced so that only one egg matures, repairs and thickens uterus lining, stimulates pituitary gland to release LH

Question 5

role of LH

Answer 5

LH - released from the pituitary gland, releases egg from follicle, triggers ovulation

Question 6

role of progesterone

Answer 6

progesterone - released from the ovaries, maintains uterus lining

Question 7

Where is the site of fertilisation

Answer 7

Fallopian tube