Biology - Hormones in the menstrual cycle

Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle 

FSH

• produced in the PITUITARY GLAND 
• causes an egg to be matured
• stimulates production of Oestrogen 

Oestrogen 

• produced in the OVARIES 
• thickens the lining of the womb/uterus 
• inhibits production if FSH
• stimulates LH 

LH

• produced in the PITUITARY GLAND 
• releases the egg

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