Menstrual Cycle Flashcards (Questions from Booklet)

Set of flashcards for use with AQA Biology Unit 1.2.2: Control in the Human Body

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Which hormone causes a follicle to start developing?
FSH
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Where is FSH produced?
Pituitary Gland
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What hormone does the developing follice produce?
Oestrogen
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What two effects does Oestrogen have on the body?
Inhibits FSH producting, stimulates LH production
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When does the follicle stop producing this hormone?
After ovulation
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What structure does the follicle become after ovulation?
corpeus luteum
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What hormone does the Corpeus Luteum produce?
Progesterone
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What two effects does progesterone have?
Stops the womb lining breaking down, inhibits FSH production
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What happens when the corpeus luteum breaks down?
Progesterone production stops, so the womb lining breaks down and FSH starts being produced
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Why does a pill containing Oestrogen and Progesterone act as a contraceptive?
It inhibits FSH production, so no eggs mature
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Where is FSH produced?

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Pituitary Gland

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What hormone does the developing follice produce?

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Card 4

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What two effects does Oestrogen have on the body?

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Card 5

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When does the follicle stop producing this hormone?

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