female hormone's role in reproduction

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function of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
stimulates the production of two more hormones (follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone). These are called gonadotropins
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function of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
the release of these hormones act on the testes and ovaries to initiate and maintain their reproductive functions.
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function of the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
1.it causes an egg to mature in an ovary 2. it stimulates the ovaries to release the hormone oestrogen
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function of the luteinising hormone (LH)
1. The hormone LH causes the mature egg to be released from the ovary (2 weeks into the menstrual cycle). 2.If fertilization occurs, luteinizing hormone will stimulate the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone to sustain the pregnancy.
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function of progesterone
Progesterone is a hormone secreted by ovaries. It maintains the lining of the uterus during the middle part of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.
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function of oestrogen
The hormone oestrogen is secreted by the ovaries. Oestrogen makes two things happen: it stops FSH being produced - so that only one egg matures in a cycle it stimulates the pituitary gland to release the hormone LH
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what is corpus luteum?
The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure involved in ovulation and early pregnancy. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone
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8. which hormone develops females secondary sexual characteristics such as breast tissue, endometrium and regulation of the menstrual cycle
oestrogen
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9. where is progesterone and oestrogen produced?
in the ovaries
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10. explain the location of gonadotropin releasing hormone
Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone is produced and secreted by specialised nerve cells in the hypothalamus of the brain. It is released into tiny blood vessels that carry this hormone from the brain to the pituitary gland
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