Reproduction (2) Flashcards
The Ovarian Cycle
The menstrual cycle is the regular natural changes that occurs in the uterus and ovaries that make pregnancy possible. The cycle is required for the production of ovocytes, and for the preparation of the uterus for pregnancy
Menstruation
1-4 days
uterine bleeding, accompanied by shedding of the endometrium
Preovulation
5-12 days
endometrial repair begins; development of ovarian follicle; uterine lining gradually thickens
Ovulation
13-15 days
rupture of mature follicle; releasing egg
Secretion
16-20 days
secretion of watery mucus by glands of endometrium, cervix and uterine tubes; movement and breakdown of unfertilised egg; development of corpus luteum
Premenstration
21-28 days
degeneration of corpus lute; deterioration of endometrium
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Target organ: -seminiferous tubules of testes -follicles of ovaries Effect on hormone: -production of sperm -maturation of ovarian follicles
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
Target organ:
-corpus luteum
Effect on hormone:
-maintenance of corpus luteum during early stages of pregnancy
Lactogenic hormone (prolactin)
Target organ:
-breasts
Effect on hormone:
-production of milk in activated glands
Luteinising hormone (LH)
Target organ: -interstitial cells of testes -cells of ovaries Effect on hormone: -stimulates secretion of testosterone -stimulates secretion of oestrogen and progesterone
Oestrogen
Target organ:
-various
Effect on hormone:
-development of female reproductive system
-development of secondary sexual characteristics
Oxytocin
Target organ: -uterus -breasts Effect on hormone: -stimulates contraction of smooth muscle -promotes contraction of muscle cells surrounding breast lobules
Progesterone
Target organ: -uterus -placenta -breasts Effect on hormone: -maintenance of endometrium -development and maintenance of placenta -development of milk-secreting glands
Testosterone
Target organ: -various Effect on hormone: -development of male reproductive system -development of secondary sexual characteristics
Ultrasound
uses inaudible, high-frequency sound waves to produce an image of the foetus
probe placed on stomach - sound waves reflected
Chromosome Analysis
chromosomes analysed to detect defective, missing or additional chromosomes
removal of 10-20mL of amniotic fluid to examine biochemical defects or abnormalities
RISK OF INFECTION, MISCARRIAGE OR DAMAGE TO BABY
Fetoscopy
looking directly at the foetus through a small, telescope-like instrument
introduces into uterus through abdominal wall