Anatomy Of the Female Reproductive System Flashcards
What controls follicular development in the ovaries?
Follicular development is controlled by a delicate interplay of hormones.
What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?
FSH stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles.
What triggers ovulation?
Luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers ovulation by inducing the rupture of the mature follicle and the release of the egg.
What steroid hormones do the ovaries produce?
The ovaries produce primarily estrogen and progesterone.
What is the function of estrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
They regulate the menstrual cycle and prepare the uterine lining for implantation.
Where does fertilization typically occur?
Fertilization typically occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tubes.
How do sperm travel through the female reproductive tract?
Sperm travel through the female reproductive tract, aided by the cervical mucus.
What influences the changes in cervical mucus?
Cervical mucus undergoes cyclical changes influenced by estrogen and progesterone levels.
What happens to the zygote after fertilization?
The zygote undergoes rapid cell division and forms a blastocyst.
What facilitates the implantation of the blastocyst into the uterine lining?
Implantation is facilitated by a complex interplay of cell adhesion molecules, proteolytic enzymes, and growth factors.
What hormonal actions orchestrate changes in the uterus during pregnancy?
The hormonal actions of estrogen, progesterone, and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) orchestrate changes in the uterus.
What is produced by the developing embryo?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the developing embryo.
