Neural and Hormonal Activation of Sexual Behavior - Females

Question 0

After ovariectomy or menopause, women sometimes given

Answer 0

Testosterone

b/c increase human female receptivity, even during non-reproductive periods of cycle

Question 1

Androstenedione

Answer 1

chemically like Testosterone

an Androgen produced by adrenals for sexual motivation

Question 2

MPOA

Answer 2

responds to Androstenedione > GnRH&raquo_space; stimulates ovaries and adrenals (short term positive feedback)

Question 3

Ventro-Medial Hypothalamus (VMH)

Answer 3

region most activated during female sexual behavior

Question 4

VMH connects to…

Answer 4

…Tegmentum (esp Periaqueductal Gray Area) > Basal Ganglia > SBN for rhythmic contractions, as in males

Question 5

Periaqueductal Gray Area

Answer 5

produces Endorphins, including to suppress Pain

Question 6

VMH and MPOA release

Answer 6

Dopamine to Nucleus Accumbens for reinforcement

Question 7

VMH also signals Posterior Pituitary to release ____ at time of orgasm

Answer 7

Oxytocin

Question 8

Oxytocin

Answer 8

also causes release of milk in lactating females, aids in bonding with offspring

Question 9

After sex, females do NOT show same _______ release or ________

Answer 9

Prolactin

Refractory Period

Question 10

VMH also responds to _______ in part by inc its sensitivity to Progesterone

Answer 10

…. to Estradiol

Question 11

VMH also responds to input from _____ and _____

Answer 11

Medial Amygdala

Cerebral Cortex

Question 12

Medial Amygdala

Answer 12

Pheromones

Question 13

Cerebral Cortex

Answer 13

learning etc