Regulation of Reproduction - Neuroendocrinology Flashcards
Pathways for simple neural reflex
Stimulus Sensory neurons Transmission (internuerons) Efferent nurons Neurotransmitter Target tissue Response by target tissue
Pathway for neuroendocrine reflex
Stimulus Sensory neurons transmission Efferent neurons Hypothalamus Neurohormone blood target tissue response by target tissue
Oxytocin produced where
Hypothalamus
LH, FSH, ACTH, PRL, GH, TSH
Anterior pituitary
Hormone definition
Substance produced by special cells thats carried in the blood stream and affects activity of body function
Endocrine gland
Gland that produces hormones
Reproductive hormone traits
Small quantities Influence each other Provide feedback Short half lives Bind to specific receptors
Top 6 Repro Hormones
Driver - GnRH Stimulator - FSH Ovulator 0 LH Receptor - E2 Regulator - Progesterone P4 Terminator -Prostaglandin PGF2a
Classification of hormones
Neurpeptides Proteins Glycoproteins Prostaglandins Steriods
How are hormones classified
Based on source/origin
Hypothalomic pituritay gonodal uterine placental
Hypothalamus
Released GnRH
Tonic center and surge center
Acts on anterior pituitary
Surge Center
Sensitive to positive feedback
Secretes high amplitude and high frequency GnRH
Tonic Center
Small secretion of GnRH
Anterior Pituitary
has Portal system
LH, FSH, Prolactin
Posterior Pituitary
No Portal system
Oxytocin and vasopression