Flow chart for menstrual cycle

Task
Fill in the missing keywords.

Functions Hormones and their source Inhibits what?

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

is released by the pituitary gland

Causes an .............. Stimulates the production of

to develop ........................................

Oestrogen is produced in the

........................................

Causes the lining of Stimulates the production of

Inhibits the
........................... ........................................ production of FSH
to thicken and grow hormone (LH)

LH is produced in the pituitary

gland

Stimulates the release Stimulates the production of Inhibits the

production of
of an egg at day ...... ........................................
(ovulation) .....................

Progesterone is produced in the

ovaries

When progesterone level falls the Inhibits the

Maintains the ..........
production of LH
of the uterus lining .................................

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 Flow chart for menstrual cycle
Answers

Functions Hormones and their source Inhibits what?

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

is released by the pituitary gland

Causes an egg Stimulates the production of

to develop oestrogen

Oestrogen is produced in the

ovaries

Causes the lining of Stimulates the production of

uterus to thicken and Inhibits the
lutenising
grow production of FSH
hormone (LH)

LH is produced in the pituitary

gland

Stimulates the release Stimulates the production of Inhibits the

of an egg at day 14 production of
progesterone
(ovulation) oestrogen

Progesterone is produced in the

ovaries

When progesterone level falls the Inhibits the

Maintains the lining
lining breaks down production of LH
of the uterus

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