Biology: Year 10 Term 3: Hormones and Human Reproduction

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Between what ages do male and female puberty occur? (2)
M 9-15, F 8-14
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What hormone is released on day 1 of the menstrual cycle? (1)
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
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From where is FSH released? (1)
Pituitary gland
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What does FSH do? (3)
Causes eggs to mature, Releases follicle, Stimulates oestrogen
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What hormone is released on day 4 of the menstural cycle? (1)
Oestrogen
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From where is oestrogen released? (1)
Ovaries
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What does oestrogen do? (3)
Thickens uterus lining, Inhibits FSH, Triggers LH
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What hormone is released on day 14 of the menstrual cycle? (1)
LH
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Where is LH released from? (1)
Pituitary gland
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What does LH do? (1)
Stimulates ovulation
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What hormone is released on day 16 of the menstrual cycle? (1)
Progesterone
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Where is progesterone released from? (1)
Ovaries
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What does progesterone do? (3)
Keeps uterus lining thick if not pregnant, Inhibits FSH
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Why must the uterine lining be thick to allow pregnancy? (2)
Egg can attach, Emryo can develop
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How long is the menstrual cycle? (1)
28 days
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What hormone is released on day 1 of the menstrual cycle? (1)

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FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

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From where is FSH released? (1)

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What does FSH do? (3)

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What hormone is released on day 4 of the menstural cycle? (1)

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