steroid hormone signalling
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Oestradiol and Progesterone
Hormones produced in the ovaries.
Oestradiol Receptors
Receptors found in the hypothalamus.
Hypothalamus
Brain region controlling the pituitary gland's activity.
FSH and LH
Hormones released by the pituitary gland in response to oestradiol.
Progesterone Effects
Direct impact on the uterus lining.
Negative Feedback
Response that decreases the initial stimulus.
Insulin
Hormone secreted by beta cells in response to high blood sugar levels.
Glucagon
Hormone secreted by alpha cells in response to low blood sugar levels.
Positive Feedback
Response that increases the initial stimulus.
Ethylene
Gas produced by ripe fruit, triggering fruit ripening.
Fruit Ripening
Process where ethylene gas from ripe fruit causes nearby fruit to ripen.
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