Saturday 26 May 2012

BIO 12 UNIT 3: Study Notes

Hormone Roles In Ovarian and Uterine Cycle

1) FSH: promotes development of the follicle in the ovary
2) GNRH: causes release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland.
3) LH: promotes development of corpus luteum in the ovary, also causes ovulation
4) Estrogen: low levels causes breakdown of endometrium, also helps to thicken uterine lining
5) Progesterone: low levels causes breakdown of endometrium, also helps to thicken uterine lining and produces mucus



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