Roles Of Hormones In Initiating Reproductive Function
Chapter Name : Reaching The Age Of Adolescence |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_10_04_01 |
Topic Name : Roles Of Hormones In Initiating Reproductive Function |
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Sub Topic Name : Roles Of Hormones In Initiating Reproductive Function |
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Introduction
Reproductive hormones - Hormones which trigger reproductive functions.
Pre-Requisites:
Which hormones initiate reproductive functions in male and female?
Activity:
Videos which show how these hormones are released and it's functions
Real Life Question:
What is the function of estrogen?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| HCG | human chorionic gonadotropin is referred to as the pregnancy hormone. HCG is produced by the developing embryo when it implants into the uterine lining. |
| Luteinizing Hormone | Luteinizing hormone or LH is produced by the pituitary gland. This is the hormone that is released in a surge and causes the ovary to release the mature egg. |
| FSH | FSH also known as follicle stimulating hormone. FSH stimulates the ovaries into maturing the egg(s) and into producing estrogen. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland. |
| Progesterone | Progesterone is the hormone released after ovulation. Progesterone is responsible for the basal body temperature rising and for maintaining the uterine lining - in preparation for the fertilized egg. Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum. |
| Eostrogen | Estrogen is produced by the ovaries. The closer it gets to ovulation, the more estrogen is released. Estrogen causes the cervical fluid to be thin and abundant and causes the basal body temperature to be low. |
| Testosterone | made in the interstitial cells. stimulates secondary sex characteristics in males. helps stimulate spermatogenesis in the testes (with FSH). associated with sex drive |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
These hormones help in reproductive activity
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Testosterone | The hormone is not only important for reproduction but also helps in developing secondary sexual characteristics in boys. |
What you learn in Theory:
The hormones which trigger reproductive activity
What you learn in Practice:
How these hormones functions and effect our body.