Hormones

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Created on: 10-10-20 12:39

Name 5 secondary characteristics of Testosterone during puberty

1. increase in bone and muscle mass
2. skin becomes thicker and more oily
3. production of spermatozoa begins
4.increase in height and weight
5.Growth of the testis.

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Name 4 secondary characteristics of Oestrogen during puberty

1.widening of the pelvis/hips
2.start of the menstrual cycle
3.Increase in breast size (mammary tissue growth)
4.Pubic hair

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name the Functions of Oestrogen on the reproductive system?

1. Triggers the release of LH (luteinising hormone) to stimulate ovulation

2.Triggers the release of LH and FSH in the first phase of the cycle (follicular phase)
3. stimulates thickening of uterine lining during menstruation

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name the Functions of Progesterone on the reproductive system?

1. Stimulates the thickening of the uterine lining during menstruation
2.Inhibits the release of FSH and LH in the second (secretory) phase

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What hormones are vital during lactation and what do they do?

1. Prolactin- triggers the production of milk
2. oxytocin- triggers the release of milk upon stimulation of the ******.

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What is Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone and what does it do?

1. Produced during pregnancy and contributes to morning sickness

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What is Human Placental Lactogen and what does it do?

1. produced in the placenta
2. provides nutrition to the developing foetus
3. stimulates milk glands to produce milk

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Name 4 secondary characteristics of Oestrogen during puberty

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1.widening of the pelvis/hips
2.start of the menstrual cycle
3.Increase in breast size (mammary tissue growth)
4.Pubic hair

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name the Functions of Oestrogen on the reproductive system?

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name the Functions of Progesterone on the reproductive system?

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What hormones are vital during lactation and what do they do?

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