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Embryology - Parker
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05/21/2007

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What is the name when chromosomes don't seperate like they should?
Definition
nondisjunction
Term
What is it called when a gamate gets an extra chromosome? What syndrome(s) are associated with it? It is seen in which sex?
Definition
-trisomy
-Down Syndrome, Klinefelter
-seen only in males
Term
What is it called when a gamete is missing a chromosome? Which syndrome(s) are associated with it? In which sex?
Definition
-monosomy
-Turners Syndrome
-females
Term
What is it called when broken pieces of chromomes attach in the wrong place?
Definition
translocations
Term
What is it called when genes in a chromosomes are lost?
Definition
deletions
Term
What are the 3 ypes of chromosomal abnormalities?
Definition
nondisjunction, translocation, deletions
Term
What are the 2 types of abnormalities seen in gametes?
Definition
morphological, chromosomal
Term
T/F the ovarian cycle runs simantaneously with the uterine cycle?
Definition
True - Starting day 1
Term
What ar ethe 3 phases of ovarian cycle? What days do each phase run?
Definition
-Follicular days 1-12
-Ovulatory days 12 -14
-Luteal days 15-28
Term
What layer is directly attached to the oocyte and helps nurish and grow it? This is also the intermost part of the cumulus oophorus?
Definition
Corona radiata
Term
What surrounds the oocyte?
Definition
Cumulus oophorus
Term
What is the single layer or flattened follicular cells, all follicles are this until puberty and are primary oocytes in prophase I of meiosis?
Definition
Primodial follicle
Term
T/F All follicles are mature (Graafian) follicle until puberty?
Definition
False - Primordial follicle
Term
Secondary oocytes begins meiosis II in which phase?
Definition
ovulatory phase
Term
An avascular spot on the side of follicles is called?
Definition
stigma
Term
The oocyte is transported to uterine(falopian) tubes by?
Definition
Fimbria
Term
What is produced in the follicular phase? In luteal phase?
Definition
-estrogen
-progesterone
Term
T/F if pregnant the corpus luteum lasts only 10-12 days?
Definition
False - if pregnant lasts 20 weeks, if not pregnant lasts 10-12 days.
Term
Where are the (1)gonadotropin (2) follicle stimulating (3) luteinizing hormones produced?
Definition
(1) hypothalamus
(2) anterior pituitary
(3) anterior pituitary
Term
GnRH(gonadotropin - releasing hormone) causes secretion of?
Definition
LH and FSH
Term
What hormone triggers ovulation?
Definition
LH
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