31 Flashcards
Androstenone and androstenol hormones include?
Receptive mating stance (lordosis) in estrous sows, even in the absence of a vomeronasal organ
The two most common OR7D4 alleles that affect receptor responses?
Arginine (R) or tryptophan (W), tyrosine (T) or methionine (M)
RT and WM are in?
Complete linkage disequilibrium, meaning we either have RT or WM, not any other combinations. No genetic recombination
In normal oral responses, rank the amino acids with strength of responses?
RT, T133M, R88W, WM
There is natural variation in the human population on the perception of androstenone and androstadienone. RT/WM genotypes perceive the odours as more/less intense and more/less pleasant as RT/RT?
More intense, more pleasant
Arousal and mood are influenced by?
Cortisol levels
!!!After Androstadienone, you have?
!!!Different phases in human pheromone production?
Follicular -> ovulatory -> luteal -> premenstrual -> menstrual
When you reach ovulatory phase, internal luteinizing hormone pulse?
Shortest interval between luteinizing hormone pulse
Female axial secretions alter?
Luteinizing hormone pulse interval (shorter follicular phase, longer ovulatory phase)
Male auxiliary secretions influence?
Luteinizing hormone pulse interval