Combined Science GCSE
Progesterone
What Progesterone means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation, it maintains the uterus lining and inhibits FSH and LH.
Secreted by the corpus luteum, it maintains the thickened uterus lining so it does not break down.
Secreted by the remains of the follicle after ovulation, it maintains the uterus lining.
Maintains the uterus lining and supports early pregnancy.
Topics that use Progesterone
- Hormones in human reproduction (AQA GCSE)
- Human endocrine system (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Oestrogen
- Pituitary gland
- Target organ
- Corpus luteum
- Endocrine gland
- endocrine system
- FSH
- Glandular sources and target organs
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