Ovulation & Follicular Development Flashcards

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How often are ovum released?

A

Once a month

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What is ovulation?

A

An explosive release of ovum from a ruptured Graafian follicle

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When does ovulation occur?

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Mid cycle - day 14 of 28

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3
Q

How does ovulation alternate?

A

Monthly between the 2 ovaries

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When do ova begin to develop?

A

During the embryonic life

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How many oocytes are present at the time of birth?

A

Approximately 200,000 oocytes

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What is ovulation regulated by?

A

The hypothalamus

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What does the hypothalamus release?

A

Gonadotropins

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8
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What stimulates the hypothalamus?

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Anterior pituitary gland

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What does the anterior pituitary gland do?

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It secretes varying levels of gonadotropins

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10
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What are the 3 gonadotropins?

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Follicle stimulating hormone - FSH
Luteinizing hormone - LH
Luteotropic hormone - LTH

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Tell me 2 things about Follicle stimulating hormone…

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Causes follicle to develop during 1st half of Menstral cycle

Estrogen level rises with follicle maturation

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What does Luteinizing hormone does?

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Triggers ovulation

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13
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What does Luteotropic hormone do?

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Maintains the corpus luteum

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14
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What day of the Menstral cycle does ovulation occur?

A

Day 14

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15
Q

What happens to the endometrial lining during ovulation?

A

It continues to grow due to stimulation from increased estrogen levels

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Q

During ovulation, what happens to estrogen levels and FSH production?

A

Estrogen levels increase and FSH production decreases

17
Q

During ovulation, what does increased levels of estrogen trigger?

A

The release of LH from the anterior pituitary gland

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Q

LH rapidly increases over what time period?

A

24-36 hour time period

19
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What does LH trigger?

20
Q

What is an LH surge?

A

LH peaks 10-12 hours prior to ovulation

Used for ovulation prediction for conception - store bought tests

21
Q

What releases the egg during ovulation?

A

The Graafian follicle

22
Q

What directs the egg when it’s released during ovulation?

A

It’s directed by the fimbria into the infundibulum of the Fallopian tube

23
Q

What is follicular rupture associated with?

A

The release of fluid into the posterior cul de sac

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What does fluid in the posterior cul de sac cause?
Irritation to the membrane which causes pain
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What is the German word for "middle pain"?
Mittleschmerz