The Reproductive Glands (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Female reproductive glands
Female reproductive glands
Ovaries
Male reproductive glands
Male reproductive glands
Testes
Two main hormones produced by ovaries
Two main hormones produced by ovaries
Oestrogen and progesterone
Main hormone produced by testes
Main hormone produced by testes
Testosterone
Hormone from pituitary that stimulates ovaries
Hormone from pituitary that stimulates ovaries
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
Oestrogen's effect on endometrium
Oestrogen's effect on endometrium
Thickens the uterus lining
Progesterone's role in pregnancy
Progesterone's role in pregnancy
Maintains embryo implantation & supports early pregnancy
Cells in testes that produce testosterone
Cells in testes that produce testosterone
Leydig cells
Testosterone's role in male fertility
Testosterone's role in male fertility
Promotes sperm cell development and maturation
Number of main hormones produced by ovaries
Number of main hormones produced by ovaries
Two (oestrogen and progesterone)