Progesterone
Contents
Key Stage 4 Higher
Meaning
Progesterone is a hormone that cause the build up of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle.
About Progesterone
- Progesterone is secreted by the ovaries.
- The target organ for progesterone is the uterus.
- Progesterone causes the lining of the uterus to become thicker and to keep its thickness.
- Progesterone inhibits the the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone.
References
AQA
- Progesterone, page 208-9, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Progesterone, pages 17, 18, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA
- Progesterone, pages 170-173, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Progesterone, pages 190, 191, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Progesterone, pages 226, 227, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Progesterone, pages 63, 64, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Progesterone, pages 77, 78, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Progesterone; in contraceptives, page 193, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Progesterone; in contraceptives, page 229, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Progesterone; Use in contraception, pages 20, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA
- Progestogen, page 216-7, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
Edexcel
- Progesterone, page 147, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel
- Progesterone, pages 229-234, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel
- Progesterone, pages 54, 55, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
- Progesterone, pages 79, 80, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel