AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, the pituitary secretes FSH and LH, a process which actually begins before the onset of your menses. These hormones in turn stimulate the growth of several ovarian follicles, each containing one egg.

Detailed explanation-2: -In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries. The amount of FSH varies throughout a woman’s menstrual cycle and is highest just before she releases an egg (ovulates).

Detailed explanation-3: -The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which are produced by the pituitary gland, promote ovulation and stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Several hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle of a woman: follicle stimulating hormone (FSH ) causes the maturation of an egg in the ovary. luteinising hormone (LH ) stimulates the release of the egg. oestrogen is involved in repairing and thickening the uterus lining, progesterone maintains the uterine lining.

Detailed explanation-5: -Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are called gonadotropins because stimulate the gonads-in males, the testes, and in females, the ovaries. They are not necessary for life, but are essential for reproduction.