Quiz 4 Flashcards
In what ligament on this diagram could you find the ovarian VAN? What is it called?
How long does the first stage of oocyte development last?
In what phase of meiosis does the primary oocyte stay during the first stage of oocyte development?
What changes does the primordial follicle undergo during the first stage of oocyte development?
What are the two phases of the menstrual cycle?
Follicular phase (2 weeks)
Luteal phase (2 weeks)
What event occurs between the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle?
Ovulation
What is the difference in GnRH release before and after puberty in females?
What type of ovarian cell makes progesterone and androstenedione in response to LH?
Theca cells
What type of ovarian cell makes aromatase in response to FSH?
Granulosa cells
In what phase of meiosis does the secondary oocyte stop when released into the fallopian tube?
Metaphase of meiosis 2
What effect does low concentrations of estrogen have on LH secretion from the pituitary gland? (Follicular phase)
Inhibitory effect
Why does FSH rise slightly, then fall during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
Negative feedback from estrogen released by maturing secondary follicles
What effect does estrogen have on LH secretion during the first 10 days of the menstrual cycle?
Inhibitory
After 10 days of the menstrual cycle what significant effect does estrogen have on LH?
As estrogen levels increase, it stops inhibiting LH and gains a stimulatory effect on LH
What causes the LH spike seen at the end of the follicular phase of the mesntrual cycle?
Rising estrogen levels
Increasing levels of GnRH
What is significant about the LH spike at the end of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
It triggers ovulation
Does FSH spike during ovulation?
Not nearly to the degree as LH, it mostly rises due to the effects of increased GnRH as well as ovulation itself
What happens to the secondary follicle after the ovulation occurs?
It degrades into the corpus luteum
What purpose does the corpus luteum serve?
It secretes:
-Estrogen (lower amount)
-Inhibin
-Progesterone
What role does inhibin have in the menstrual cycle?
Inhibition of FSH
Which important hormone of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle has an inihibitory affect on GnRH?
Progesterone
What two hormones in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle stimulate endometrial growth?
Progesterone
Estrogen
In a situation where fertilization of an oocyte does not occur, what is the signifiance of the decreased levels of progesterone, estrogen, and inhibin as the corpus luteum degenerates?
It allows for a release of the inhibition of GnRH, which increases allowing a new cycle to occur
How much weight gain is recommended for a woman under 18.5 BMI during pregnancy?
28-40 lbs
How much weight gain is recommended for a woman between a BMI of 18.5 and 24.9 during pregnancy?
25-35 lbs
How much weight gain is recommended for a woman between a BMI of 25 and 29.9 during pregnancy?
15-25 lbs
How much weight gain is recommended for a woman with a BMI of over 30 during pregnancy?
11-20 lbs
Which factor is responsible for development of the testicle?
Testis-determing factor (TDF)
What factor is required for sertoli cells to aggregate at 6 weeks gestation?
TDF
At 7 weeks (if Sertoli cells have aggregated) what is secreted by Sertoli cells?
AMH
What hormone is required for male internal genitalia?
What hormone is required for male external genitalia?
What important structures in male physiology develop from the Wolffian duct (mesonephric duct)?
What important structures develop in female physiology from the Mullerian duct (paramesonephric duct)?
What is the signifiance of production of estrogen and inhibins by the dominant follicle in the mid-follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
What role does hCG have in preservation of the corpus luteum?
What hormone helps to induce LH receptors on the dominant follicle? When does this occur?
FSH
After negative selection against subordinate follicles
What is the main estrogen found in menopause?
Estrone
What is perimenopause? How long does it typically last? What hormone slowly rises?
How is menopause diagnosed?
Diagnosed retrospectively; cessation of menses for 12 months in a previously cycling woman
What is premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)? What is the prevalence?
What is early menopause?
What score is used to measure hair growth in cases of hirsutism?
What is hypertrichosis?
What syndrome do 80% of patients presenting with hirsutism have?
PCOS
What type of tumor is responsible for 0.2% of women with hirsutism? How is the site of the tumor deduced?
What criteria is used to diagnosis PCOS?
What are the factors of infertility testing?
Define infertility, fecundability, and fecundity:
Besides couples diagnosed with infertility and those seeking evalation, who else should infertility evaluation be offered to?
After a thorough H&P, what additional screening tests for infertility can be done?
What is the best predictor for ovulation?
What processes of physiological reproductive aging are complete by 28 weeks gestation?
What processes of physiological reproductive aging are complete by 6 months (after birth)?
What processes of physiolgical reproductive aging continue through menopause?