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Reproductive systems Flashcards

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Male

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GnRH (hypothalmus)—> FSH+LH (anterior pituitary) —> testosterone + sperm

*negative feedback loop - testosterone/inhibin taken up by anterior, prevents cycle

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Female

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GnRH (hypothalmus)—> FSH+LH (anterior pituitary) —> estradiol (follicle) —> spike in LH, triggers ovulation —> follicle becomes corpus luteum —> CL produces progesterone —> progesterone inhibits hypothalmus

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lack of progesterone

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causes uterine wall to shed

pregnancy can continue progesterone production to prevent cycle

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