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[03] Hormonal Regulation of Reproduction Flashcards

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What is the hormonal regulation of reproduction?

A

The process by which hormones control the reproductive system

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Which gland initiates the hormonal regulation of reproduction?

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The hypothalamus

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What is the role of the hypothalamus in reproduction?

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It secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

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What is GnRH?

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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

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What is the role of GnRH in reproduction?

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It triggers the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH

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What are FSH and LH?

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  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  • Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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What is the role of FSH in males?

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It stimulates the testes to produce sperm

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What is the role of FSH in females?

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It stimulates the ovaries to mature an egg

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What is the role of LH in males?

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It triggers testosterone production

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What is the role of LH in females?

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It triggers ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum

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What hormones do the ovaries produce?

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Estrogen and progesterone

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What is the role of estrogen in reproduction?

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It regulates the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterus for pregnancy

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What is the role of progesterone in reproduction?

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It maintains the lining of the uterus during pregnancy

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What hormone signals that pregnancy has occurred?

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

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What is hCG?

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

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What is the role of hCG in pregnancy?

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It maintains the corpus luteum and stimulates it to produce progesterone

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How is testosterone involved in reproduction?

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It influences sperm production and secondary sexual characteristics in males

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What is the menstrual cycle?

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A monthly cycle of hormonal changes in females leading to the release of an egg

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How does hormonal regulation change during menopause?

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Levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease, ending the menstrual cycle

20
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How do contraceptive pills work in terms of hormonal regulation?

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They contain synthetic hormones that prevent ovulation and/or change the lining of the uterus

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