Female Phys

Question 1

describe the cell signaling of LH

Answer 1

• LH binds to thecal cells receptors and increases cAMP
• this increases DNA transcription
• cholesterol converts into pregnenolone

Question 2

describe the cell signaling of FSH

Answer 2

• FSH binds to granulosa cells receptors and increases cAMP
• enzymes converts androstenedione into estradiol

Question 3

describe the early to mid follicular stage

Answer 3

Question 4

describe the mid to late follicular phase

Answer 4

• have both progesterone and estrogen at this phase