Female reproductive physiology

Question 1

when does puberty start for females

Answer 1

8-13 years

Question 2

functions of female reproductive system

Answer 2

produce sex hormones
produce functioning gametes (ova)
support and protect developing embryo

Question 3

function of GnRH

Answer 3

secreted by hypothalamus and stimulates AP to secrete FSH

Question 4

function of FSH

Answer 4

stimulates ovaries to develop mature follicles

follicles produces high levels of estrogen

Question 5

function of LH

Answer 5

stimulates release of ovum by follicle

follicle is then converted to corpus luteum which secretes progesterone

Question 6

function of estrogen

Answer 6

stimulates repair of endometrium of uterus

inhibits production of GnRH

Question 7

function of progesterone

Answer 7

stimulates thickening and maintains endometrium

inhibits production of LH

Question 8

function of hCG

Answer 8

stimulates production of progesterone

Question 9

follicular growth regulation

Answer 9

• GnRH rises in response to decline in inhibin and sex steroids stimulating rise in FSH and LH secretion
• FSH stimulates new follicle growth
• LH induces thecal cell growth, vascularization and androgen synthesis

Question 10

what cells does LH act on

Answer 10

thecal and granulosa cells

Question 11

what cells does FSH act on

Answer 11

granulosa cells