Hormones in Humans: Reproduction & Metabolism (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Main male reproductive hormone
Main male reproductive hormone
Testosterone
Where testosterone is produced
Where testosterone is produced
Testes
Function of testosterone
Function of testosterone
Stimulates sperm production
Main female reproductive hormone
Main female reproductive hormone
Oestrogen
Where oestrogen is produced
Where oestrogen is produced
Ovary
Day of menstrual cycle when ovulation occurs
Day of menstrual cycle when ovulation occurs
Day 14
Duration of menstrual cycle (days)
Duration of menstrual cycle (days)
28 days
Number of hormones controlling menstrual cycle
Number of hormones controlling menstrual cycle
Four
Where FSH is produced
Where FSH is produced
Pituitary gland
Function of FSH
Function of FSH
Causes egg maturation in ovary
Effect of FSH on ovaries
Effect of FSH on ovaries
Stimulates oestrogen production
Effect of oestrogen on uterus lining
Effect of oestrogen on uterus lining
Causes it to grow again
Where LH is produced
Where LH is produced
Pituitary gland
Function of LH
Function of LH
Results in ovulation
Effect of progesterone on FSH and LH
Effect of progesterone on FSH and LH
Inhibits release of both