Reproductive system Flashcards
What makes up the male gonad?
testis
epididymis
What are the female gonads?
ovaries
What do the ovaries secrete?
oestrogen
progestins
What are the main hypothalamic areas involved in ovarian control?
preoptic nucleus
supraoptic nucleus
What does the pituitary gland secrete?
FSH - follicle stimulating hormone
LH - luteinizing hormone
What are the two types of cells found in the ovaries?
theca cells
granulosa cells
When do oocyte numbers reach their max?
at 20 weeks gestation
What are the 3 main oestrogens?
- oestradiol
- oestrone
- oestriol
What are the two cycles in the menstrual cycle?
ovarian cycle
endometrial cycle
What are the two phases of the ovarian cycle?
follicular phase
luteal phase
What are the three phases of the endometrial cycle?
proliferative phase
secretory phase
menstruation
What is the function of the mammary glands?
milk production and secretion (lactation)
Which cells produce testosterone?
Leydig cells
What is the function of testosterone?
to regulate spermatogenesis
