Edexcel GCSE Biology · 1BI0
Specification 7.5, 7.6 · Paper 2
Follicle-stimulating hormone, released by the pituitary gland; it stimulates a follicle containing an egg to mature and stimulates oestrogen secretion.
Revise: Hormonal Interaction in Menstrual CycleThe four key hormones are FSH, oestrogen, LH and progesterone. FSH and LH are released by the pituitary gland. Oestrogen and progesterone are released by the ovaries.
- Revise: Hormonal Contraception
Follicle-stimulating hormone; a pituitary hormone that stimulates an ovarian follicle containing an egg to mature.