Ovaries and Testes Flashcards

1
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Gonads produce

A

Gametes (sperm and egg)

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2
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Ovaries produce

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  1. Estrogens estradiol and estrone
  2. Progesterone
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3
Q

Which hormones regulate the menstrual cycle?

A

Female sex hormones
Fsh and LH

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4
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Protein hormone also produced ovaries that inhibits secretion of FSH

A

Inhibin

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5
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During pregnancy, ovaries and placenta produce the hormone

A

Relaxin which increase activity of public symphasis

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6
Q

What shape are the testes and where do they lie

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  • oval shaped
    -scrotum
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7
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Main hormone produced by testes

A

Testosterone which is an androgen or male sex hormone

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8
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Ovarian hormones

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  1. Estrogen and progesterone
  2. Relaxin
  3. Inhibin
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9
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Testicular hormones

A

Testosterone
Inhibin

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