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Reproductive System
class 2 part 2
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
12/03/2008

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What two cycles need to be coordinated for fertilization to occur
Definition
uterine cycle and ovarian cycle
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What is the ovarian cycle
Definition
a monthly series of events that is concerned with the formation of a secondary oocyte
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What is the uterine cycle
Definition
a monthly series of events that is concerned with the preparation of the uterine lining for implantation
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What does gonatropin releasing hormone stimulate in the female
Definition
the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland
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What is the action of follicle stimulating hormone in females
Definition
it stimulates follicular growth and development
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What do developing follicles produce
Definition
estrogens
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What are the three main types of estrogens
Definition
beta-estradiol,estrone, and estradiol
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What is the most dominant estrogen in non-pregnant females
Definition
beta-estradiol
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What are the functions of estrogens
Definition
they maintain female sex characteristics,stimulate bone and muscle growth, lowers blood cholesterol levels, initiates growth and repair of uterine lining, inhibits the secretion of gonadotropin releasing hormone when moderate levels are present
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What does luteinizing hormone stimulate
Definition
ovulation at midcycle and the formation of the corpus luteum
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What does the corpus luteum secrete
Definition
progesterone, estrogen, relaxin, inhibin
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What does progesterone do
Definition
it stimulates the continuation of uterine preparation for pregnancy
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What is relaxin
Definition
a hormone secreted by the corpus luteum that relaxes the uterine muscles to aid in implantation
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What is inhibin in females
Definition
a hormone secreted by the corpus luteum that inhibits the secretions of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
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What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur
Definition
it degenerates which means that progesterone levels fall
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What triggers menses
Definition
a decline in progesterone levels
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What are the 4 phases of the female reproductive cycle
Definition
menstrual phase, pre-ovulatory phase, ovulation, postovulatory phase
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How long does the average female reproductive cycle last
Definition
28 days
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When does ovulation usually occur
Definition
about day 14 of the female reproductive cycle
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What happens during ovulation
Definition
a secondary oocyte is released from the ovaries
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What is amenorrhea
Definition
lack of menses
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What is dysmenorrhea
Definition
painful menses
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