reproductive system Flashcards
what are the four hormones in men
gonadotropin-releasing GnRH, follicle-stimulating FSH, luteinizing hormone LH and testosterone
what is luteinizing hormone also known as
interstitial cell stimulating hormone ICSH
how is GnRH secreted
secreted by the hypothalamus and stimulates anterior pituitary gland
what does GnRH do
controls the testis sexual function
how is FSH secreted
by anterior pituitary gland
what does FSH do
promotes production of sperm
how is LH/ICSH secreted
by anterior pituitary gland
what does the LH/ICSH do
promotes production of testosterone
what is testosterone
make sex hormone
what is testosterone function
-development sex organ
-production of sperm
-brings about/maintains secondary characteristics of puberty
-muscular strength
-stimulation of oil and sweat gland
-sex drive
what are the secondary characteristics of puberty
facial,auxiliary and pubic hair
vocal cords and larynx enlargement
where are the ovaries located
on either side of pelvic cavity
what does the cortex of the ovary contain
follicles
what are follicles
sac like structure that produce the egg
how many follicles is a female born with
2 million
