Male & Female reproductive Physiology Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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At what stage does the oocyte arest growth before birth
A
At the diplotene stage of prophase 1(meiosis I)
2
Q
What is responsible for halting the oocyte at the diplotene phase of prophase 1 before puberty
A
Meiosis stabilizing factor(MSF)
3
Q
At what stage of the follicle has the oocyte completed first mitotic division
A
At the graafian follicle level
4
Q
What determines the selection of the dominant follicle
A
The follicle with the highest estrogen production
5
Q
When does the selection of the dominant follicle occur
A
Day 5-7
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7
Q
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WHat is the hypothalamus role in in the menstrual cycle
A
It secretes GnHR which in turn causes the relase of gonadotropins
The gonadotropins are LH and FSH
8
Q
Where is LH secreted
A
The anterior pituary Gland
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