Hormonal Functions in the Menstrual Cycle

Which two important hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary gland?

• Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH)

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH)

• Estrogen and Progesterone

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

How many main phases is the menstrual cycle divided into?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What does Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) do in the ovaries?

• It causes the uterus to shed its wall.

• It stimulates the maturation of follicles.

• It inhibits the release of Luteinizing hormone (LH).

• It causes the release of an egg.

What happens to Luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion when estrogen is at low concentrations?

• Estrogen stimulates LH secretion.

• Estrogen has no effect on LH secretion.

• Estrogen inhibits LH secretion.

• Estrogen causes LH to increase rapidly.

Which of these is a job of oestrogen in the body?

• Stimulating bone and muscle growth.

• Making the heart beat faster.

• Helping with digestion.

• Controlling body temperature.

What causes the female egg to be released from the ovary?

• A sudden drop in oestrogen.

• A big increase in luteinizing hormone (LH).

• A steady level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

• The corpus luteum forming.

What are the two main parts of the menstrual cycle called?

• Growth Phase and Shedding Phase.

• Early Phase and Late Phase.

• Follicular Phase and Luteal Phase.

• Beginning Phase and End Phase.

What happens to the levels of progesterone and oestrogen when the corpus luteum breaks down if there is no pregnancy?

• They both increase.

• They both decrease.

• Progesterone increases, oestrogen decreases.

• Progesterone decreases, oestrogen increases.