Hormones in Human Reproduction

What do reproductive hormones cause during puberty?

The secondary sex characteristics to develop.

Which gender is the Oestrogen?

The main female reproductive hormone.

Where is the Oestrogen produced?

In the ovary.

What does the oestrogen do?

Eggs begin to mature and one is released every 28 days.

Which gender is the Testosterone?

The main male reproductive hormone.

Where is the testosterone produced?

By the testes.

What does testosterone do?

Stimulates sperm production.

What’s involved in the menstrual cycle?

Several hormones

What are the 4 hormones involved in the menstrual cycle?

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH), oestrogen and progesterone.

Which hormones are released in the pituitary gland?

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH).

Which hormones are released in the ovaries?

Osetrogen and progesterone.

What’s the function of the follicle stimulating hormone? (FSH)

Causes eggs to mature in the ovaries and stimulates ovaries to produce oestrogen.

What’s the function of the luteinising hormone? (LH)

Stimulates the release of mature eggs from the ovaries. (ovulation)

What’s the function of the oestrogen hormone?

Causes lining of uterus wall to thicken, inhibits release of FSH and stimulates release of LH.

What’s the function of the progesterone hormone?

Maintains thick uterus lining and inhibits release of FSH and LH.