Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

what is the hormone responsible for puberty in males

Answer 1

testosterone

Question 2

what does testosterone stimulate

Answer 2

1) Sperm Production
2) Underarm, facial and pubic hair
3) voice deepens

Question 3

what’s the hormone responsible for puberty in females

Answer 3

Oestrogen

Question 4

what does Oestrogen stimulate

Answer 4

1) triggers the menstrual cycle
2) underarm and pubic hair
3) breasts enlarge

Question 5

features that appear during puberty are called what

Answer 5

they are called Secondary Sex Characteristics

Question 6

which system does the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle come from

Answer 6

the Endocrine system

Question 7

what are the four hormones that control the menstruation cycle

Answer 7

1) FSH
2) Oestrogen
3) LH
4) Progesterone

Question 8

what happens on DAY 1-4 of the cycle

Answer 8

the uterus lining breaks down

Question 9

what happens on DAY 4-14

Answer 9

The uterus lining starts to build up again

Question 10

what happens on DAY 14

Answer 10

( Ovulation ) an egg is released from one of the ovaries

Question 11

what happens on DAY 15-28

Answer 11

uterus lining is ready for the egg, if no fertilised egg arrives the lining breaks down and the cycle starts again