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Exam 4 Flashcards

1
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When do the gonads differentiate in uterine

A

Male dependent sex hormones

6-7 weeks testes form with testosterone
6-8 weeks ovaries form in the absence of testosterone
Testes determining factor Testosterone

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2
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What hormone stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles

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FSH

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3
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Which hormone stimulates the production of estradiol by ovaries

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LH

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4
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Adrenarche

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Increased production of adrenal androgens Occurs in both sexes

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5
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Gonadarche

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Gonadal maturation
Completely separate from Adrenarche
DHEA (androgen)

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6
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What leads to ovulation and menstrual cycles

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Gonadotropins and hormones

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7
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Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to produce testosterone

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LH

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8
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Which hormone stimulates further growth of seminiferous tubules to increase testicular volume

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FSH

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9
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Three layers of uterus

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Perimetrium, myometrium (muscular), endometrium

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10
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What is the inside of the ovary

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Medulla

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11
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What is the outside of the ovary

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Cortex- contains the ovarian follicles and granulosa cells

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12
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When one follicle reaches maturation and discharges its ovum through the ovary termed:

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Ovulation

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13
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What controls the ovarian function

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Interaction between pituitary secretion of FSH and LH with secretion of estradiol by the ovarian follicles

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14
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Three estrogens

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Estradiol
Estrone
Estriol

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15
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Estrone

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Converted from androgens in the ovaries peripheral metabolite of estrone and estradiol Stimulated by LH

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16
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Estriol

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The hormone of pregnancy

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17
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Progesterone

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Mainly male sex hormones
Produced in small amounts in women

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18
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Menarche

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First menstruation with mature ovum

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19
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Phases of menstruation

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Proliferating phase- first days
Ovulation- beginning of the luteal (secretory) phase
If no implantation occurs, then menses begins

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20
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High level of which hormone stimulates ovum maturation

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LH

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21
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Which hormone increases body temperature

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Progesterone

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22
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Body temp. In the follicular phase

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98F

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23
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What happens to temperature after the LH surge

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Average temperature increases

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24
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What happens to body temp. At the end of the luteal phase

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Body temp declines

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25
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Breast tissue can extend into the axils known as

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Tail of Spence

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26
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Sebaceous glands located in the areola and aid in lubrication of the nipple during lactation

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Glands of Montgomery

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27
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Which nervous system leads to erect nipples after stimulation

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Sympathetic

28
Q

Gynecomastia

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Temporary breast enlargement in males due to hormonal fluctuations

29
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Which sex hormones are produced by the testes

A

Androgens and testosterone

30
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What is the outer covering of the testes

A

Tunica vaginalis

31
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What is the inner covering of the testes

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Tunica albuginea

32
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What are the seminiferous tubules

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Bulk of the testes, site of sperm production
Aka S tubules

33
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Leydig cells purpose

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Mainly male sex hormones

34
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Purpose of the epididymis

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Seminiferous tubules

35
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Purpose of the vas deferents

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Androgens and testosterone

36
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Montgomery

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Temporary breast enlargement in males due to hormonal fluctuations

37
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Sympathetic

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Bulk of the testes, site of sperm production

Aka S tubules

38
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Androgens and testosterone

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Produce androgens, chiefly testosterone

39
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tunica vaginalis

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Comma shaped structure that curves over the posterior portion of each testis

40
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tunica albuginea

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Storage of sperm

41
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Leydig cells purpose

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Secretes fluids for sperm transport

42
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Purpose of the epididymis

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Creates an alkaline medium for motility and survival

43
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Purpose of the vas defer-ents

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Provides the source of energy for the sperm (fructose)

44
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Sperm enters the pelvic cavity through the

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Spermatic cord

45
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What causes the penis erectile reflex

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Corpora cavernous and corpus spongiform become engorged with blood

46
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The ____________ causes the arterioles to dilate through the release of ________

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Parasympathetic nerves Nitric oxide

47
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Purpose of the prostate gland, two seminal vesicles, and two Cowper glands

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Secrete prostaglandins

Secrete mucus into the ejaculate

48
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Purpose of the seminal vesicles

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Secrete fluids for sperm transport

49
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What is prostatic fluid

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Thin, milky substance with alkaline pH

50
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Bulbourethral glands

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Creates clotting enzymes and fibrinolysin to help mobilize the sperm after ejaculation

Aka Cowper glands

51
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Vasectomy

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Vasa deferens are severed

52
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Spermatogonia

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Primitive male gametes

53
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Spermatogonia develop into ____________ which divide into

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Spermatogonia -> primary spermatocytes

Divide into secondary spermatocytes -> then spermatids

54
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Sertoli cells

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Cells found within the seminiferous tubules that provide metabolic support for the spermatids

55
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Production of the male sex hormones is controlled by

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The H-P-G axis

56
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Where is the primary androgen for males produced

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In the Leydig cells in the testes Necessary for external Virilization

57
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Dihydrotestosterone purpose

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Maintains biosynthesis of testosterone

58
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Prolactin purpose

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Acts on Leydig cells to regulate testosterone secretion

59
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Purpose of LH in males

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Acts on Sertoli cells to promote spermatogenesis

60
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Purpose of FSH in males

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Secreted by the sertoli

61
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Purpose of inhibit

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Inhibits FSH secretion

62
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Perimenopause in females

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Ovaries produce high levels of estrogen

63
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Definition of menopause

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1 year after the cessation of menstruation

64
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Ovarian changes in aging

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Reproductive organ atrophy

65
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Uterine changes in aging

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Thinning of vaginal epithelium

66
Q

Male reproductive aging

A

Decrease in size starting at 30

67
Q

Reduced testosterone can cause

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Hot flashes, breast tenderness, and migraine headaches

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