Follicle Stimulating Hormones (FSH) and
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)- released in the
pituitary gland.
 Estrogen- Development of the female
secondary sexual characteristics and
control of the menstrual cycle.
 Progesterone- Regulates activity in
female reproductive organs during
menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
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The pituitary gland releases the FSH
hormone.
 FSH is secreted into the blood stream
and enters the ovaries where the follicle
then produces an ovum (egg).
 The follicle then releases estrogen to
prepare the release of the ovum and the
uterine linen thickens.
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After about 2 weeks the production of
FSH stops and LH is produced.
 LH is then transported through the blood
stream to the ovaries to stimulate
ovulation in the follicle.
 The remains of the follicle are then
transported to the corpus luteum, a
temporary endocrine gland, where
progesterone is secreted.
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The progesterone causes an ovum to travel
to the uterus and the uterine wall.
 If the ovum is not fertilized the corpus
luteum breaks down, the ovum
degenerates and menstruation begins.
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Menstruation washes away the ovum and the uterine
lining.
If the ovum is fertilized it embeds to the
uterine wall and the overall hormone levels
rise.
Where is FSH and LH produced?
2. What hormone does FSH cause the
production of?
3. When is progesterone secreted and
what is its function?
4. What happens when an ovum is not
fertilized?
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