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Animal coordination, control and homeostasis Flashcards

1
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What happens during day 1-7 of the menstrual cycle?

A

The period

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What happens during days 1-14 of the menstrual cycle?

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The lining of the uterus build up

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What happens during day 14 of the menstrual cycle?

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A new egg is released

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What happens during day 28 of the menstrual cycle?

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A new cycle begins

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What are the hormones doing during days 1-17 of the menstrual cycle?

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All low

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What are the hormones doing during day 7 of the menstrual cycle?

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They start to change, high oestrogen, high FSH

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What are the hormones doing during days 7-14 of the menstrual cycle?

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High oestrogen, high FSH (day 13 low FSH)

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What are the hormones doing on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?

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High oestrogen, high FSH

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What are the hormones doing during day 15 of the menstrual cycle?

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Low oestrogen, high progesterone, FSH+LH low

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10
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What are the hormones doing during days 15-28 of the menstrual cycle?

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High Progesterone, high oestrogen, low FSH+LH

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11
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Examples of natural contraception

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Abstinence
Rhythm method

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12
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Examples of chemical contraception

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IUD
IUS
Pill
Implant
Injection

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13
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Examples of barrier contraception

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Condom
Femidom
Diaphragm

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14
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Examples of surgical contraception

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Vasectomy
Female sterilisation

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15
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Abstinence

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Avoiding sexual intercourse completely

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16
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Rhythm method

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Avoiding sex during fertile period of the menstrual cycle (can be worked out by monitoring body temps) -LEAST RELIABLE!!

17
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IUD

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Small plastic T shaped device that is implanted into a womb - 99% effective

18
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IUS

A

Small plastic T shaped device that releases progesterone - 99% effective

19
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Pill

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Hormonal concentration, contains oestrogen and progesterone - 99% effective, but if missed, less effective

20
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Implant

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Plastic rod, that is put under the skin of the arm, releases the hormone progesterone, prevents eggs being released - 99% effective

21
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Injection

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Injecting progesterone, stops eggs, lasts 8-13 weeks, 1 year for your fertility to return

22
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Condom

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Latex sheath worn over the penis, stops sperm entering the vagina

23
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Femidom

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Latex sheath inserted into the vagina

24
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Diaphragm

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A rubber cap that fits over e trace to the cervix, prevents entry of sperm into uterus

25
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Vasectomy

A

Sperm ducts are cut, no sperm is present

26
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Female sterilisation

A

Oviducts are cut or tied, preventing eggs from reaching the uterus

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