follicle stimulating hormone, causes the follicle containing an egg to mature

a hormone that causes thickening of the uterus lining and the release of LH from the pituitary gland

maintains the uterus lining and stops the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland

the release of an egg from a mature follicle in the ovaries

Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle

Combined science

Pupils will learn about the roles of hormones in controlling plant growth and development, including growth responses to stimuli including light and gravity.

Pupils learned about unspecialised cells in animals and plants, how they become specialised, and potential benefits and issues with using stem cells in medicine.

This unit covers the roles of hormones in reproduction, including the menstrual cycle and the effects of FSH, LH, oestrogen, and progesterone. It explains contraception methods, and fertility treatments, and evaluates their social, economic, and environmental impacts.

Hormones and human reproduction

It causes the ovaries to secrete oestrogen.

It causes the follicle containing an egg to mature.

uterus lining breaks down and menstruation takes place

uterus lining continues to thicken as egg travels down the fallopian tube

uterus lining is maintained ready for a fertilised egg

Put these steps of the menstrual cycle in the correct order.

Which hormone causes ovulation to take place?

Which hormones cause the mature follicle to break down and secrete progesterone?

A fall in which hormone triggers menstruation?

FSH is released from the pituitary gland and travels to the ovaries.

A follicle matures and oestrogen is released.

Oestrogen causes uterus lining to thicken, LH to be released and inhibits FSH.

FSH and LH cause the mature follicle to break down and secrete progesterone.

Progesterone maintains uterus lining and prevents the secretion of FSH and LH.

Breaking down of the uterus lining and it leaving the body.

What is the name given to an egg being released from an ovary?

The more you have, the more moody they make us.

Which of the following about hormones are true?

Starter Quiz