67. Factors and hormones. Toxic shock syndrome during menstruation. Flashcards
hormones effects depend on ?
the circulating concentration
concentration or receptors
the sensitivity of the receptors
what are all all the hormones the ovaries secret ?
oestrogen
progesterone
testosterone
inhibin
actions of estrogen on vagina ?
epithelilal proliferation
increased in glycogen stores - and feeds the lactic acid producing bacteria naturally occurring in the vagina
actions of estrogen on the cervix
increase mucus production
dilation of cervica; canal
action of estrogen on uterus
proliferation of the endometrium the functional layer
causes the coiled arteries for angiogensisi
increases myometrial contractility
action of estrogen in the fallopian tubes
increases secretion
higher motility
effect of estrogen on the lungs ?
increased vital capacity
effect of oestrogen on the bone ?
stimulates osteoblasts - bone formation
effect of estrogen on skin and connective tissue ?
collagen and mucopolysaccharides
effect of estrogen on vascular system ?
vasodilation
activation of RAAS
increased vessel perm
- antihypertensive
effect of oestrogen in coagulation
increased coagulation promoting and coagulation inhibiting activity
what is the effect of estrogen on fat metabolism
decreased LDL
increased HDL / VLDL
action of progesterone on vagina ?
disqualification of epithelial cells
action of progesterone on the cervix ?
mucus plug
cervical canal contract
what is the action of progesterone on the uterus ?
reduce ontrcatiity
secretary conversion of endometrium