4.5.3 Hormones in human reproduction
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How long does the cycle last?
28 days
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Where is FSH released from?
Pituitary gland
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Where is LH released from?
Pituitary gland
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Where is oestrogen released from?
Ovaries
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Where is progesterone released from?
Ovaries
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FSH
Follicle stimulating hormone; stimulates the follicle to grow and matrure the egg
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LH
Luteinising hormone; causes the egg to be released from the follicle- ovulation
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Oestrogen
causes uterus lining to rebuild. reduces FSH production and stimulates LH production.P
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Progesterone
High levels maintain the uterus lining
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