Menstrual cycle Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is a period?
A
When the uterus lining is being shead
2
Q
What hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and targets the ovaries?
A
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
3
Q
What 2 things does FSH make happen?
A
Causes an egg to mature in an ovary
It stimulates the ovaries to release the hormone oestrogen
4
Q
What gland is LH produced by?
A
The pituitary gland
5
Q
What does FSH do?
A
Regulates growth, development and puberty in females
6
Q
Which hormone stops FSH from being produced?
A
Oestrogen
7
Q
What does Oestrogen do?
A
It stimulates the pituitary gland to release the hormone LH
8
Q
What is the pregnancy hormone?
A
Progesterone
9
Q
What happens when an egg is released from the ovary?
A
Ovulation
