Module 2: Learning Outcomes

Question 1

describe the hypothalamic-gonadotrophic control of testicular and ovarian function to explain hormonal control of male and female reproductive physiology

Question 2

compare and contrast male and female gametogenesis to highlight their dramatic differences

Question 3

describe the hormonal changes that occur following fertilization up until the placenta has matured, with an emphasis on how this supports fetal growth

Question 4

describe the processes of parturition and lactation and explain how they are controlled by hormones

Question 5

describe the primary purposes of both the male and female reproductive systems

Question 6

explain sex differentiation in terms of genetic, gonadal, and phenotypic sex

Question 7

explain how the reproductive tracts of males and females develop during sexual differentiation

Question 8

describe the actions of testosterone

Question 9

outline the process of spermatogenesis

Question 10

differentiate between the physiological roles of sertoli and leydig cells

Question 11

describe the components and their functions of the male reproductive tract

Question 12

describe the process of gametogenesis in females

Question 13

describe both the ovarian and uterine cycles w an emphasis on how they are related

Question 14

describe the hormonal control of the ovarian and uterine cycles

Question 15

describe the male sex act

Question 16

describe the female sexual cycle

Question 17

explain the erection reflex and the process of ejaculation

Question 18

describe the processes by which male and female gametes unite

Question 19

compare and contrast the roles of the corpus luteum and the placenta in secreting hormones to support the fetus

Question 20

describe the process of parturition w an emphasis on the positive feedback loop

Question 21

describe the process of lactation w an emphasis on its hormonal control