1
Q
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating oestrogen production and from where is it released?
A
FSH, Anterior Pituitary, stimulates granulosa cells to release it
2
Q
Which hormone stimulates ovulation?
A
LH
3
Q
At what point is LH at its highest level?
A
Day 14
4
Q
What is the function of progesterone?
A
Maintain the endometrium of the womb
5
Q
From where is progesterone released?
A
Corpus Luteum
6
Q
Which hormone maintains the Corpus Luteum?
A
HcG - Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
7
Q
What are the two primary phases of the menstrual cycle?
A
Follicular then Luteal
8
Q
What is the most accurate chemical marker for ovulation?
A
Mid-Luteal Progesterone
9
Q
When is a test taken for mid-luteal progesterone?
A
Cycle length - 7 days
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