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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