repro 5 Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
Q

FSH acts on which type of cells in the testes?
Leydig cells
Sertoli cells
Spermatogonium
Spermatocytes

A

Sertoli cells

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2
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what causes the spike in FSH and LH at the end of the menstrual cycle

A

degeneration of corpus luteum so its not secreting hormones anymore

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3
Q

what transform into luteal cells

A

thecal and granular cells

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4
Q

what causes the transition of granular cells and thecal into luteal

A

LH surge

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5
Q

what hormones does the corpus luteum secrete

A

estrogen
progesterone

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6
Q

what do estrogen and progesterone provide negative feedback to

A

hypothalamus
anterior pituitary

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7
Q

what does progesterone do to discharge

A

thickens it

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8
Q

whats the lifespan of corpus luteum

A

~12 days

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9
Q

what happens to corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur

A

spontaneous apoptosis

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10
Q

what is the dead corpus luteum

A

corpus albicans

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11
Q

what does the maintenance of endometrium depend on

A

progesterone produced by corpus luteum

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12
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what is the breakdown of whats lost on a women’s period

A

40ml blood
35ml serous fluid
cell debris

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13
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when progesterone and estrogen fall, FSH and LH _________

A

increase

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14
Q

what is involved in breast development and pattern of fat in women

A

estrogen

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15
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what is involved in pubic and armpit hair, and libido in women

A

androgens

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16
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what are androgens produced by

A

adrenal cortex

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17
Q

does parasympathetic activity or sympathetic activity cause an erection

A

parasympathetic (vasodialation)

18
Q

how is nitric oxide produced

A

Ash released from parasympathetic nerves bind the muscarinic ACh receptors on endothelial cells in the lumen of penis arterioles

19
Q

where does nitric oxide go

A

into smooth muscle

20
Q

what does nitric oxide on smooth muscles cells do

A

causes relaxation of vascular smooth muscle

21
Q

The primary hormone produced by follicles during the follicular stage of the menstrual cycle is
LH
FSH
Progesterone
Estrogen

22
Q

what are the 2 processes of an orgasm in males

A

emission
ejaculation

23
Q

what is emission controlled by

A

sympathetic nervous system

24
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what is emission

A

movement of sperm out of the vas deferens and into the urethra

25
what is ejaculation controlled by
somatic motors
26
how does ejaculation happen
series of rapid skeletal muscular contractions accompanied by a sensation of pleasure
27
can erection and ejaculation occur in the absence of mechanical stimulation
yes
28
what is erectile disfunction called
impotence
29
what are the 4 main things associated with erectile disfunction
untreated diabetes cardiovascular disease neurological disorders various drugs or alcohol
30
what are the 2 drugs that ca help female sexual dysfunction
flibanserin bremelanotide
31
what are the 3 contraceptive practices
abstinence sterilization interventional methods
32
what is sterilization in males
vasectomy
33
what is sterilization in females
tubal ligation
34
whats the most effective contraception method
sterilization
35
Thecal cells produce androgens when stimulated by: Estrogen GnRH LH FSH
LH
36
what is a barrier method
like a condom
37
whats implantation prevention
contraceptive method to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine wall
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what do IUD's do
create a mild inflammatory reaction in the endometrium that prevents implantation
39
what do hormonal treatments do
decrease gamete production by altering hormonal environment of the body
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what do hormonal contraceptives do
the estrogen and progestin inhibit gonadotropin secretion of LH and FSH thicken cervical mucus