Menstruation and Reproductive Hormones

Question 1

Produced in the interstitial cells of the testes

Answer 1

Testosterone

Question 2

Effects of testoterone

Answer 2

1. Maintenance of accessory glands and male productive organs
2. Bone and muscle growth
3. Maintaining libido
4. Facial hair, increased muscle mass, body size

Question 3

How are the Uterine Cycle and Ovarian Cycle controlled?

Answer 3

Cyclical changes, two cycles must be in synch for proper reproductive function

Question 4

Involves changes in Ovarian follicles

Answer 4

Ovarian Cycle

Question 5

Specialized structures around developing oocytes

Answer 5

Ovarian Follicles

Question 6

Stimulates development of several follicles

Answer 6

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 7

Egg follicle on an ovary gets ready to release an egg and a new endometrium layer starts growing

Answer 7

Follicular Phase

Question 8

When are women most fertile?

Answer 8

The last 5 days of the follicular phase

Question 9

Starts on ovulation day when the egg is released

Answer 9

Luteal Phase

Question 10

Temperature when you’re fully at rest

Answer 10

Basal Body Temperature

Question 11

Origin of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

Answer 11

Produced in the hypothalamus

Question 12

Stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland

Answer 12

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

Question 13

Origin of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 13

Secreted by the pituitary gland

Question 14

Stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles in the ovaries

Answer 14

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 15

Origin of Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 15

Released by the pituitary gland

Question 16

Triggers ovulation and supports the development of the corpus luteum

Answer 16

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Question 17

Origin of Estrogen

Answer 17

Produced primarily by the ovaries

Question 18

Plays a crucial role in the development of female reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle

Answer 18

Estrogen

Question 19

Origin of Progesterone

Answer 19

Secreted by corpus luteum in the ovaries

Question 20

Prepares the uterus for potential pregnancy by maintaining the uterine lining and supporting early pregnancy

Answer 20

Progesterone

Question 21

First menstrual cycle

Answer 21

Menarche

Question 22

Another name for the menstrual cycle

Answer 22

Uterine Cycle

Question 23

Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

Answer 23

1. Menstrual phase
2. Proliferative phase
3. Secretory phase

Question 24

Abdominal pain and cramping

Answer 24

Mittelschmerz

Question 25

Absence of menses

Answer 25

Amenorrhea

Question 26

Penetration of egg by a sperm

Answer 26

Fertilization

Question 27

Cessation of the menstrual cycle, usually 45-55 years

Answer 27

Menopause