reproductive system Flashcards

1
Q

Process if sperm production is

A

Spermatogenesis

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2
Q

The female gamete is the ______ the male gamete is the _____

A

oocyte, sperm

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3
Q

The sex steroids, estorgen in femal and androgens in males, stop their own production by negative feedback on the:

A

Pituitary gland and the hypothalamus

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4
Q

The hypothalamus releases gonadotrophin releasing hormones (GnRH) which stimulates the release of ______ and _______ from anterior pituitary gland cells

A

Luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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5
Q

In the testis, which type of cell produces testosterone

A

Leydig cells

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6
Q

The signal for ovulation involves communication between the following four structures. Which list has these structures in the correct order

A

Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovary, follicle

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7
Q

Five adverse effects of taking an anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS), if you are male are:

A

Liver, testicular aptrophy, HBpressure, hair lose, infertility

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8
Q

which drug has these side effects in female: acne, premature baldness, high blood pressure, altered mood and menstrual irregularities

A

anabolic steroide

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9
Q

poly cystic ovarian syndrome is associated with high levels of

A

testosterone

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10
Q

which hormone is produced in the testes

A

testosterone

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11
Q

which hormones causes FSH and LH to be released

A

GnRH

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12
Q

which side effect from steroid use can happen in females

A

premature male pattern balding

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13
Q

which of the following substances would most likely be used by an archer

A

beta-blockers

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14
Q

what are the three phases of menstrual cycle

A
  • secretory phase
  • proliferative phase
  • menstrual phase
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15
Q

the source of FSH in the body is

A

anterior pituary gland

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16
Q

what hormones is/are needed for sperm production

A

testosterone and FSH

17
Q

in both males and femles, anabolic steroids can cause low blood pressure, no heart attacks or less chance of stroke
T/f

A

false

18
Q

t/f FSH and LH released from posterior pituitary

A

false

19
Q

where does spermatogenesis occur

A

semiferous tubules

20
Q

after conception, where does the embryo/fetus develop

A

uterus

21
Q

what cells secrete testosterone

A

leydig cells

22
Q

anabolic- androgenic steroids (AAS) mimic which naturally occurring hormone of the body

A

testosterone

23
Q

anabolic-androgenic steroids can shut down HPG axis in both males and females as it can supercharge the negative feedback
T/F

A

true

24
Q

what is the pathway of sperm

A

seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

25
Q

what is percieved benefit of anabolic steroids

A

increased speed of recovery

26
Q

what does it mean to have exercise - induced amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea

A

missing periods
- no LH surge
- No estrogen/ no progestone
- failure of hypothalamus - pituitary -gonad axis

27
Q

if someone as absence of menarche by 15yrs and absence of menstruation for >3months what is this

A

amenorrhea

28
Q

is someone has 9 or less periods in 12 months what is this

A

oligomenorrhea

29
Q

if someone has gone through 12 consecutive months w/o menstrual period what would this be

A

menopause