Endocrine: Target Cells in the Reproductive System - 11.3 and 11.4 Flashcards
Estrogen has many roles, what are two target cells used during the female’s monthly cycles.
- Follicles of the ovaries (ovarian cycle)
- Uterus (menstrual cycle).
Name some of the cells targeted by estrogen in producing some of the female’s secondary sex characteristics?
- underarm hair follicles produce hair
- pubic hair follicles
- development of breast tissue
Name the two major target cells for progesterone.
The uterine inner layer called the endothelium.
The lactating (nursing) breast cells during pregnancy.
Testosterone plays a role in sperm development. The target cells where sperm are made are the ___________________ in the testes.
Seminiferous tubules
Testosterone also is important for the male’s secondary sex characteristics. Name some of the target cells that testosterone will attach to.
- underarm hair follicles to produce hair
- pubic hair follicles
- voice box in the larynx to deepen voice
- skeletal muscles
The target cells of follicle stimulating hormone for females are:
The follicles of the ovaries that are developing with eggs.
The target cells of follicle stimulating hormone for males are:
the seminiferous tubules where sperm are produced in the testes.
The target cells of luteinizing hormone for females is the ovarian follicle that releases the egg during ____________________.
ovulation.
The target cells of luteinizing hormone for males are the __________________ of the testes that make testosterone.
the interstitial cells (cells of Leydig)
The two group of target cells of oxytocin for females are
- The smooth muscle of the uterus during labor
- The breast cells important in lactation (for nursing).