hormones in human reproduction

Cards (4)

  • role of FSH in menstrual cycle
    causes maturation of an egg in the ovary & stimulates ovaries to produce oestrogen
  • role of LH in menstrual cycle
    stimulates the release of an egg
  • role of oestrogen in menstrual cycle
    • causes lining of uterus to grow
    • stimulates release of LH & inhibits release of FSH
  • role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle
    • mantains uterus lining
    • inhibits release of LH & FSH