Endocrine: Target Cells in the Reproductive System - 11.3 and 11.4 Flashcards

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Estrogen has many roles, what are two target cells used during the female’s monthly cycles.

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  1. Follicles of the ovaries (ovarian cycle)
  2. Uterus (menstrual cycle).
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Name some of the cells targeted by estrogen in producing some of the female’s secondary sex characteristics?

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  • underarm hair follicles produce hair
  • pubic hair follicles
  • development of breast tissue
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Name the two major target cells for progesterone.

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The uterine inner layer called the endothelium.
The lactating (nursing) breast cells during pregnancy.

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Testosterone plays a role in sperm development. The target cells where sperm are made are the ___________________ in the testes.

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Seminiferous tubules

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Testosterone also is important for the male’s secondary sex characteristics. Name some of the target cells that testosterone will attach to.

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  • underarm hair follicles to produce hair
  • pubic hair follicles
  • voice box in the larynx to deepen voice
  • skeletal muscles
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The target cells of follicle stimulating hormone for females are:

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The follicles of the ovaries that are developing with eggs.

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The target cells of follicle stimulating hormone for males are:

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the seminiferous tubules where sperm are produced in the testes.

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The target cells of luteinizing hormone for females is the ovarian follicle that releases the egg during ____________________.

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ovulation.

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The target cells of luteinizing hormone for males are the __________________ of the testes that make testosterone.

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the interstitial cells (cells of Leydig)

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The two group of target cells of oxytocin for females are

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  1. The smooth muscle of the uterus during labor
  2. The breast cells important in lactation (for nursing).
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