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Reproductive Hormone

Learn about reproductive hormones

QuestionAnswer
Name the hormone that is responsible for triggering puberty. Releaser
State where releaser hormone is produced. Hypothalamus
State where testosterone is produced. Interstitial cells
State where FSH is produced. Pituitary glands
Sperm is produced in what part of the testicle Seminiferous tubules
Name the hormone that acts on the seminiferous tubules. FSH
Name the process that occurs in the germline cells of the testes to produce gametes. meiosis
State the 2 parts of the male reproductive system that produces seminal fluid. 1. seminal fluid 2. prostate
Name the hormone that
Explain the importance of seminal fluid. Maintains mobility and viability of sperm
Name two substances in the seminal fluid ATP/Enzymes/Sugars
Describe two roles of testosterone 1. Acts on seminiferous tubules to produce sperm 2. stimulates prostate/seminal vesicle to produce seminal fluid 3. Negative feedback on FSH and ICSH production at the pituitary gland.
State where ICSH acts? interstitial cells.
State which part of the brain produces ICSH pituitary gland
Name the two roles of the follicle. 1. protects ova 2. produces oestrogen
Location of fertilisation Oviduct
Where are follicles found in the female reproductive system ovary
State two roles of oestrogen. 1. Thins cervical mucus 2. Thickens endometrium lining 3. Stimulates production of LH from pituitary gland
Which process occurs on days 1-5 approximately of a menstrual cycle. Menstruation
Describe what is meant by menstruation Shedding of endometrial lining through the vagina
Which phase occurs first in the menstrual cycle: a) luteal phase b) ovulation c) follicular phase Follicular phase
Which process/stage comes first in the menstrual cycle: ovulation OR luteal phase Luteal Phase
State what process occurs first: fertilisation or ovulation Ovulation
Describe what is meant by ovulation Egg released from the ovary.
Which hormone stimulates the development of a follicle during the follicular phase. FSH
Which hormone thickens the endometrium during the follicular phase. Oestrogen
The hormone responsible for causing ovulation LH
Which hormone causes the LH surge. Oestrogen
Put the following hormones in order 1. LH 2. Progesterone 3, Oestrogen 4. FSH FSH - Oestrogen - LH - Progesterone
After the egg is released the follicle becomes the corpus luteum
Which hormone maintains the corpus luteum LH
The corpus luteum exists in which phase: Follicular or Luteal Luteal
Which structure produces progesterone Corpus Luteum
Describe the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle. Further develop the endometrium
What causes the corpus luteum to break down at the end of the menstrual cycle. LH decreases
When the corpus luteum breaks down what hormone is no longer produced Decreases progesterone
When progesterone falls at the end of the cell what does this cause endometrium to be shed/menstruation
When does LH fall at the end of the menstrual cycle a) non pregnant female b) pregnant female pregnant female
In a pregnant female state what happens to progesterone. Remains high
Explain why progesterone levels remain high in pregnant females Corpus luteum does not break down
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