Female Reproductive Flashcards
The egg that is ovulates is a ____ oocyte stuck in _________
Secondary oocyte stuck in metaphase 2 (of meiosis 2)
inhibin inhibits what hormone
FSH
where is GNRH released from
hypothalamus, acts on anterior pituitary
what is the trigger for ovulation?
LH surge
what hormone is a biphasic hormone?
estrogen
in small amounts estrogen has a (positive/negative) feedback mechanism
negative; beginning of cycle while follicle is growing we aren’t getting more FSH and LH
in large amounts estrogen has a (positive/negative) feedback mechanism
positive; this is what happens with the LH surge!
do the ovarian/fillopian tubes have contact with the ovaries?
no
what is the name of day 1-5 of the UTERINE cycle
menstural phase (shedding of the lining)
what is the name of day 6-14 of the UTERINE cycle
proliferative (pre ovulatory) phase; when the endometrium rebuilds
what is the name of day 15-28 of the UTERINE cycle
secretory phase; glycogen is secreted to feed the little sperm cells that will come in
[dysmenorrhea]
painful, sometimes disabling menstrual cramps
[dyspareunia]]
painful intercourse
[dysuria]
painful bowel movements or painful urination
menorrhagia]]
heavy menstrual periods [
which STD has a a painless CHANCRE appears at the site of infection and disappears in a few weeks
syphilis
what is the number 1 STD
chylmaddia