Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology > The Menstrual Cycle > Flashcards

The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards

1
Q

Where are hormones produced

A

In the glands

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which hormones are produced in the pituitary gland

A

FSH, LH, ADH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Where is the pituitary gland

A

In the brain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which hormones are produced in the pancreas

A

Insulin and glycogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Where is the pancreas

A

Around the tummy area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What hormone is produced in the adrenal gland

A

Adrenaline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Where is the adrenaline gland

A

Above the pancreas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What hormones are produced in the ovaries

A

Oestrogen and progesterone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What hormones are produced in the testes

A

Testosterone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the function of FSH

A

Stimulates egg development and oestrogen secretion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the function of LH

A

Stimulates ovulation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the function of ADH

A

Controls water content of blood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the function of insulin

A

Lowers blood glucose levels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the function of Glucagon

A

Raises blood glucose levels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the function of adrenaline

A

Prepares body for physical activity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the function of oestrogen

A
  • female 2ndary sexual characteristics

- repair of endometrium (womb lining)

17
Q

What is the function of progesterone

A

Growth of endometrium

18
Q

What does the function of testosterone

A

Male secondary sexual characteristics

19
Q

What are hormones?

A

Chemical messengers which travel in the blood to activate target cells/organs

Biology (11 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions