*Gonads Flashcards by Leanne Simpson | Brainscape

Q

What kind of cells do the gonads produce?

A

Gametes (sex cells)

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What are the men gonads?

A

Testicles

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What are the woman’s gonads?

A

Ovaries

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What hormone does the testicles produce?

A

Testosterone

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What is testosterone responsible for?

A

Men’s Primary and secondary sexual characteristics

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What are primary characteristics?

A

Born with them

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What are secondary characteristics?

A

Appear during/after puberty

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What two hormones do the ovaries produce?

A

Estrogen

Progesterone

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What is estrogen responsible for?

A

Women’s primary and secondary sexual characteristics

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Is estrogen a steroid or protein hormone?

A

Steroid

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Is testosterone a protein or steroid hormone?

A

Steroid

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What is the endometrium

A

The inner lining of the uterus

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What does estrogen do to the endometrium?

A

Rebuild the cells of the uterus wall –> recovery

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What are the three types of estrogen?

A

Estrogen
Estriol
Estradiol

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What does progesterone do?

A

Maintains the endometrium

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What happens when progesterone levels are low?

A

Endometrium sheds = menstruation

Q

Write out menstrual cycle

A

Done

Q

What hormones are a part of the menstrual cycle?

A

FSH
Estrogen
LH
Progesterone

Q

Which hormone in the menstrual cycle peaks first

A

FSH

Q

Which hormone in the menstrual cycle peaks second

A

Estrogen

Q

Which hormone in the menstrual cycle peaks third

A

LH

Q

Which hormone in the menstrual cycle peaks fourth

A

Progesterone

Q

Look over hormone chart for menstrual cycle

A

Done

Q

What kind of hormones do the gonads produce?

A

Sex hormones