menstrual cycle

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  • Created on: 06-05-16 10:31
what does FSH do?
1. causes egg to mature in ovary 2. stimulates the release of oestrogen
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what does oestrogen do?
1. stops the production of oestrogen 2. stimulates the release of LH
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what does LH do?
causes the mature egg to be released from the ovaries.
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what does Progesterone do?
1. maintains the lining of the uterus. 2. stays high during pregnancy.
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what does FSH and LH stand for?
1. follicle stimulating hormone . 2. luteinising hormone.
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why must oestrogen stop the production of FSH?
so that only one egg is released.
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