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Endocrince System
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
12/18/2007

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Oocytes
Definition
the precursors of the egg cells
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Follicles
Definition
structures in which the oocytes are formed, develope in the cortex region of the ovaries
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FSH
Definition
stimulates growth of folliclesd and sertoli cell activity in the testes
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Sertoli Cell
Definition

sperm nourishing cell

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Estrogen
Definition
secreted by ovary follicles
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Endometrial Hyperplasia
Definition
stimulated by estrogen
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Myometrial Contractility

Definition
stimulated by estrogen
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Endometrium
Definition
lining of the uterus
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Myometrium
Definition
muscle layer in the wall of the uterus
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Hyperplasia
Definition
growth produced bu very rapid cell proliferation not accompanied by very much cytoplasmic growth
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GnRH
Definition
stimulated by estrogen secretion which in turn stimulated LH secretion
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LH
Definition
stimulated follicular maturation and the secretion of androgens (male sex hormones like testerone)
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