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Basic Physiology Flashcards

1
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Through what process are gametes produced?

A

Meiosis

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2
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What is produced by the ovary?

A

Female androgens

Egg cells

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3
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When are egg cells developed?

A

In utero

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4
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Where do eggs develop within the ovary?

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Within follicles

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5
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What is a dominant follicle?

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The follicle that will next release an egg

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6
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What leads to egg cells being ovulated?

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A surge of Lutinising hormone

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7
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What happens to the follicle that releases the egg cell?

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It becomes the corpus luteum

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8
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What is the function of the corpus luteum?

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It produces hormones for the development of the embryo if the egg is fertilised

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9
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What causes the surge in luteinising hormone?

A

Oestrogen produced by follicles

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10
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What causes repair of the endometrium after it breaks down to start the cycle?

A

Oestrogen

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11
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What triggers the secretory phase of the uterine cycle?

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Progesterone

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12
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What happens during the secretory phase of the uterine cycle?

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The endometrium is prepared for implantation of the egg

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13
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What does Gonadotrophin releasing hormone do for the female reproductive system?

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Stimulates secretion of luteinising hormone and follicle stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary

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14
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What is the function of follicle stimulating hormone in the female reproductive system?

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Stimulates follicular development and recruitment in the ovaries

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15
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What triggers the menopause?

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When there are too few immature follicles to support monthly ovulation

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16
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Do women produce egg cells all through their lives?

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No, all gametes are produced in utero and no more are ever produced

17
Q

What percentage of seminal fluid is produced by the seminal vesicle?

A

60%

18
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What percentage of seminal fluid is produced by the prostate gland?

A

30%

19
Q

What percentage of seminal fluid is produced by the bulbourethral gland?

A

5%

20
Q

What effect does testosterone have on the brain?

A

Libido

Mood

21
Q

What effect does testosterone have on the skin?

A

Body hair growth
Balding
Sebum production

22
Q

What effect does testosterone have on muscle?

A

Increase in strength and volume

23
Q

What are systemic effects of oestrogen?

A 
Protein metabolism
Carbohydrate metabolism
Lipid metabolism
Control of electrolyte and water balance
Blood clotting

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