18-Female Reproduction

Question 1

Granulosa cells

Answer 1

Granulosa cells express aromatase
FSH activates activity of aromatase
Estrogen stimulates granulosa cells to produce and express LH receptors

Question 2

Ovulation

Answer 2

Occurs due to rise in estrogen, followed by large LH spike and small FSH spike

Question 3

Luteal phase

Answer 3

Oocyte released
Corpus luteum produces progesterone and estrogen
LH maintains corpus luteum

Question 4

Menstruation

Answer 4

Shedding of functional layer
Basilar zone maintained as it contains stem cells to rebuild the functional zone

Question 5

Menopause

Answer 5

Loss of estradiol
Estrone not as potent

Question 6

Estrogens

Answer 6

E1 important in pregnancy
E2 most potent
E3 important in menopause