Estrous Cycle

Question 1

what do you call the process whereby the gametes are
formed in the gonads?

Answer 1

gametogenesis

Question 2

what do you call the cyclical changes occurring in the reproductive system of the female mammal?

Answer 2

estrous cycle

Question 3

what do you call the cyclical changes in the vagina, marked in rodents and correlated with ovarian cycle?

Answer 3

vaginal cycle

Question 4

what do you call the cyclical changes in the histology of the rodent uterus are not marked as they are in primates?

Answer 4

uterine cycle

Question 5

what is the cycle characterized by monthly uterine bleeding (estrus cycle) for the primate cycle?

Answer 5

menstrual cycle

Question 6

what does the greek word oistros mean?

Answer 6

gadfly, hence frenzy or desire)

Question 7

what are the stages of the vaginal cycle (4)

Answer 7

(1) proestrus
(2) estrus
(3) metaestrus
(4) diestrus

Question 8

what does the word mensis mean?

Answer 8

month

Question 9

what are the 2 types of cycles in female mammals

Answer 9

(1) menstrual cycles
(2) estrous cycles

Question 10

which among the 2 cycles in female mammals do humans and other primates have?

Answer 10

menstrual cycle

Question 11

what are the 2 integrated female cycles involved in the menstrual cycle? what respective organs are involved in them?

Answer 11

uterine cycle (uterus)
ovarian cycle (ovaries)