Quiz 4 Flashcards
In what ligament on this diagram could you find the ovarian VAN? What is it called?
How long does the first stage of oocyte development last?
In what phase of meiosis does the primary oocyte stay during the first stage of oocyte development?
What changes does the primordial follicle undergo during the first stage of oocyte development?
What are the two phases of the menstrual cycle?
Follicular phase (2 weeks)
Luteal phase (2 weeks)
What event occurs between the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle?
Ovulation
What is the difference in GnRH release before and after puberty in females?
What type of ovarian cell makes progesterone and androstenedione in response to LH?
Theca cells
What type of ovarian cell makes aromatase in response to FSH?
Granulosa cells
In what phase of meiosis does the secondary oocyte stop when released into the fallopian tube?
Metaphase of meiosis 2
What effect does low concentrations of estrogen have on LH secretion from the pituitary gland? (Follicular phase)
Inhibitory effect
Why does FSH rise slightly, then fall during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
Negative feedback from estrogen released by maturing secondary follicles
What effect does estrogen have on LH secretion during the first 10 days of the menstrual cycle?
Inhibitory
After 10 days of the menstrual cycle what significant effect does estrogen have on LH?
As estrogen levels increase, it stops inhibiting LH and gains a stimulatory effect on LH
What causes the LH spike seen at the end of the follicular phase of the mesntrual cycle?
Rising estrogen levels
Increasing levels of GnRH
What is significant about the LH spike at the end of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
It triggers ovulation
Does FSH spike during ovulation?
Not nearly to the degree as LH, it mostly rises due to the effects of increased GnRH as well as ovulation itself
What happens to the secondary follicle after the ovulation occurs?
It degrades into the corpus luteum
What purpose does the corpus luteum serve?
It secretes:
-Estrogen (lower amount)
-Inhibin
-Progesterone
What role does inhibin have in the menstrual cycle?
Inhibition of FSH
Which important hormone of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle has an inihibitory affect on GnRH?
Progesterone
What two hormones in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle stimulate endometrial growth?
Progesterone
Estrogen
In a situation where fertilization of an oocyte does not occur, what is the signifiance of the decreased levels of progesterone, estrogen, and inhibin as the corpus luteum degenerates?
It allows for a release of the inhibition of GnRH, which increases allowing a new cycle to occur
How much weight gain is recommended for a woman under 18.5 BMI during pregnancy?
28-40 lbs