Endocrine: Target Cells in the Reproductive System - 11.3 and 11.4

Question 1

Estrogen has many roles, what are two target cells used during the female’s monthly cycles.

Answer 1

1. Follicles of the ovaries (ovarian cycle)
2. Uterus (menstrual cycle).

Question 2

Name some of the cells targeted by estrogen in producing some of the female’s secondary sex characteristics?

Answer 2

• underarm hair follicles produce hair
• pubic hair follicles
• development of breast tissue

Question 3

Name the two major target cells for progesterone.

Answer 3

The uterine inner layer called the endothelium.
The lactating (nursing) breast cells during pregnancy.

Question 4

Testosterone plays a role in sperm development. The target cells where sperm are made are the ___________________ in the testes.

Answer 4

Seminiferous tubules

Question 5

Testosterone also is important for the male’s secondary sex characteristics. Name some of the target cells that testosterone will attach to.

Answer 5

• underarm hair follicles to produce hair
• pubic hair follicles
• voice box in the larynx to deepen voice
• skeletal muscles

Question 6

The target cells of follicle stimulating hormone for females are:

Answer 6

The follicles of the ovaries that are developing with eggs.

Question 7

The target cells of follicle stimulating hormone for males are:

Answer 7

the seminiferous tubules where sperm are produced in the testes.

Question 8

The target cells of luteinizing hormone for females is the ovarian follicle that releases the egg during ____________________.

Answer 8

ovulation.

Question 9

The target cells of luteinizing hormone for males are the __________________ of the testes that make testosterone.

Answer 9

the interstitial cells (cells of Leydig)

Question 10

The two group of target cells of oxytocin for females are

Answer 10

1. The smooth muscle of the uterus during labor
2. The breast cells important in lactation (for nursing).