Reproductive hormones (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Typical menstrual cycle duration
Typical menstrual cycle duration
28 days
Day menstruation begins
Day menstruation begins
Day 1
Typical duration of menstruation
Typical duration of menstruation
About 5 days
Day ovulation typically occurs
Day ovulation typically occurs
Day 14
Number of main cycle-controlling hormones
Number of main cycle-controlling hormones
Four
FSH's role
FSH's role
Develops and matures eggs
LH's role
LH's role
Triggers ovulation
Oestrogen's role in cycle
Oestrogen's role in cycle
Maintains and thickens uterus lining
Progesterone's role in cycle
Progesterone's role in cycle
Keeps uterus lining healthy
Main male reproductive hormone
Main male reproductive hormone
Testosterone
Testosterone's main function
Testosterone's main function
Controls sperm production
Main female reproductive hormone
Main female reproductive hormone
Oestrogen
Testosterone puberty effect on voice
Testosterone puberty effect on voice
Voice breaking (gets deeper)