REPRODUCTIVE CYCLES & ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question 1

What is reproductive cycle? (Female)

Answer 1

Process of producing an ovum

Readying the uterus to receive a fertilized ovum to begin pregnancy.

Question 2

It governs the preparation of endocrine tissues and release of eggs,

Answer 2

The Ovarian Cycle

Question 3

What are the two phases of Ovarian Cycle

Answer 3

Follicular Phase

Luteal Phase

Question 4

It causes the corpus luteum to secrete both estrogen and progesterone.

Answer 4

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Question 5

These hormones cause the follicle to produce Estrogen which helps the growth of ovarian follicle in the ovary.

Answer 5

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 6

It governs the preparation and maintenance of the uterine lining.

Answer 6

The Menstrual Cycle

Question 7

Cycles occur concurrently and are coordinated over a 22 - __ day cycle, with an average length of __ days.

Answer 7

32 & 28

Question 8

It is a discharging of blood, secretions, and tissue debris from the uterus that recurs in non-pregnant breeding age females.

Answer 8

Menstruation

Question 9

The _________ gland controls and starts the cycle.

Answer 9

Pituitary

Question 10

Menstrual periods become less frequent and finally cease; this is?

Answer 10

Menopause

Question 11

This system provides one of the means by which organ systems communicate and it produces hormones that affect growth, development, and homeostasis.

Answer 11

Endocrine System

Question 12

It’s an organ whose cells secrete materials to be brought to the different regions of the body.

Answer 12

Gland

Question 13

It makes hormones that stimulate other glands to release hormones

Answer 13

Hypothalamus

Question 14

It controls growth and water in blood

Answer 14

Pituitary

Question 15

Metabolism, energy levels, digestion

Answer 15

Thyroid

Question 16

It helps white blood cells fight off infection

Answer 16

Thymus

Question 17

Breathe faster, increase blood pressure- heart increases strength

Answer 17

Adrenal Glands

Question 18

It controls blood sugar by adding or removing sugar from the blood

Answer 18

Pancreas

Question 19

Cause sexual maturation, influence sexual characteristics

Answer 19

Ovaries & Testes

Question 20

Its ________ function is to produce digestive enzymes and deliver them to the small intestine through the pancreatic duct

Answer 20

Exocrine

Question 21

An increased hormone secretion is enhanced to produce even more hormones.

Answer 21

Positive Feedback Mechanism

Question 22

It counteracts the production of more hormones. It decreases the deviation of the hormone level from the normal value.

Answer 22

Negative Feedback Mechanism