Chapter 4 Flashcards
misplaced endometrial tissue
endometriosis
28-day cycle where uterus lining thickens, and if pregnancy does not occur, is shed
menstrual cycle
phase where corpus luteum forms, secretes progesterone; the endometrium thickens and develops
luteal phase
phase where oocyte is released from ovary
ovulation
what causes the pituitary to increase output of FSH and LH
GnRH secretion of hypothalamus
day of cycle of luteal phase
15-28
day of cycle follicle matures in ovary; endometrium rebuilds
6-13
what binds to cells of endometrium and signal to begin cell divisions that thicken endometrium
estrogen
benign uterine tumors
fibroids
flow of shed uterine tissue out of the vagina
menstruation
all follictles have been released or disintegrated
menopause
ejaculation puts about how many sperm into vagina
300 million sper
mature animal egg
ovum
high aldosterone secretion that stimulates reabsorption of Na and H2O causing tissues to swell
premenstrual syndrome PMS
what bacteria causes chlamydia
chlamydia trachomatis
day of cycle of menstruation; endometrium breaks down
1-5
phase where menstruation, breakdown of endometrium, maturation of follicle, and reconstruction of endometrium occurs
follicular phase
syphilis is caused by a spiral shaped bacteria called
treponema pallidum
what floods the brain during orgasm
endorphins
most common bacterial STD
chlamydia
what stimulates an ovarian follicle to begin maturing
FSH
day of cycle oocyte released from ovart
14
what acts on the amygdala to inhibit fear and anxiety
oxytocin
what stimulates uterine contractions (cramps)
prostaglandins
if pregnancy does not occur, for how many days does the corpus luteum persists
twelve days
