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FSH
matures the egg by the ovaries and stimulates the release of oestrogen
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LH
stimulates the release of the egg and stimulates the release of progesterone
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oestrogen
main female sex hormone. builds the lining in the uterus, inhibits FSH, stimulates the release of LH
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progesterone
it maintains the lining in the uterus and inhibits FSH and LH
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hormone
it is a chemical messenger that is secreted into the bloodstream by the glands in the endocrine system
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contraceptives
control fertility with hormonal and non-hormonal methods
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fertility drugs
FSH and LH are given
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pituitary gland
the 'master gland' situated at the base of the brain
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adrenal glands
produces adrenaline.
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adrenaline
in times of fear or stress, it is produced and diverts the blood flow to the muscles in the body for a fight or flight response
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stimulates the release of the egg and stimulates the release of progesterone

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LH

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main female sex hormone. builds the lining in the uterus, inhibits FSH, stimulates the release of LH

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it maintains the lining in the uterus and inhibits FSH and LH

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it is a chemical messenger that is secreted into the bloodstream by the glands in the endocrine system

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these flashcards are useful when trying to learn the different hormones

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