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*[[Progesterone]] - [[Secrete]]d by the [[ovary|ovaries]] in [[female]]s and causes the lining of the [[uterus]] to become thicker during the [[Menstrual Cycle|menstrual cycle]]. | *[[Progesterone]] - [[Secrete]]d by the [[ovary|ovaries]] in [[female]]s and causes the lining of the [[uterus]] to become thicker during the [[Menstrual Cycle|menstrual cycle]]. | ||
*[[Luteinising Hormone]] - [[Secrete]]d by the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]] in [[female]]s and causes an [[ovum]] to be released from a [[follicle]] in the [[ovary|ovaries]]. | *[[Luteinising Hormone]] - [[Secrete]]d by the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]] in [[female]]s and causes an [[ovum]] to be released from a [[follicle]] in the [[ovary|ovaries]]. | ||
| − | *[[Follicle Stimulating Hormone]] - [[Secrete]]d by the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]] in [[female]]s and causes [[follicle]]s to grow in the [[ovary|ovaries]]. | + | *[[Follicle Stimulating Hormone]] - [[Secrete]]d by the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]] in [[female]]s and causes [[follicle]]s to grow in the [[ovary|ovaries]] and stimulates the production of [[oestrogen]]. |
Latest revision as of 18:04, 16 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Reproductive hormones are hormones which produce by, or affect, the organs in the reproductive system.
About Reproductive Hormones
- Some reproductive hormones cause the expression of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.
The main reproductive hormones are:
- Testosterone - Secreted by the testes in males and causes the expression of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.
- Oestrogen - Secreted by the ovaries in females and causes the expression of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.
- Progesterone - Secreted by the ovaries in females and causes the lining of the uterus to become thicker during the menstrual cycle.
- Luteinising Hormone - Secreted by the pituitary gland in females and causes an ovum to be released from a follicle in the ovaries.
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone - Secreted by the pituitary gland in females and causes follicles to grow in the ovaries and stimulates the production of oestrogen.