The Menstrual cycle 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyThe Menstrual cycleA2/A-levelAQA Created by: elliphCreated on: 13-04-16 19:46 what controls the menstrual cycle? hormones 1 of 15 what is the name given to a developing egg follicle 2 of 15 when does the menstrual cycle begin and how long does it last for the first day of a womans period and 28 days from then 3 of 15 what is the name given when the egg is released by the ovaries ovulation 4 of 15 what does the uterus do if there is no fertilisation? it breaks down 5 of 15 what does FSH do? stimulates follicle development 6 of 15 what does FSH also do? stimulate the ovaries to release oestrogen 7 of 15 what does oestrogen stimulate? the uterus lining to develop 8 of 15 what does the pituitary gland release at high oestrogen levels? FSH and LH 9 of 15 What does a rapid increase in LH do to the ovary? The rupturing of the follicle and release of an egg 10 of 15 what hormone stimuates the follicle to turn into the corpus luteum? LH 11 of 15 what hormone does the corpus luteum release progesterone 12 of 15 what 2 hormones does Progesterone inhibit? FSH and LH 13 of 15 what stops the release of progesterone? The break down of the corpus luteum 14 of 15 what hormone maintains the thickness of the uterus lining? progesterone 15 of 15
Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments AQA A2 Biology PART 7 of 9 TOPICS: Principals of homeostasis and negative feedback 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating Teacher recommended
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