T2 L3 Male & female reproductive endocrinology Flashcards
What does GRH cause the secretion of?
LH
FSH
What effect does LH have on the testes?
Causes testes to secrete testosterone
What effect does FSH have on the testes?
Causes sperm production
What its required for sperm production?
FSH
Testosterone which requires LH to be secreted
Describe the negative feedback caused by testosterone
Testosterone suppreses GRH, LH and FSH secretion
What changes occur during puberty for males?
Increased aggression and libido Enlargement of the larynx Male pattern pubic hair Maturation of genitalia Muscle development Sperm production Bone growth Acne
Why does acne occur?
Due to increased activity of sebaceous glands in the skin
What causes bone growth during puberty in males?
Testosterone causes growth of long bones.
Requires oestradiol
Why does muscle development occur during male puberty?
There’s an increase in androgens which are anabolic steroids
Increased muscle growth leading to increased strength
What happens if you expose a 5-year old boy to high levels of androgens?
They will develop secondary sexual characteristics
What causes the development of male foetal anatomy?
Testes producing testosterone
What is the consequence of there being no hormonal influence on the foetus?
The foetus will develop female anatomy
What effect does FSH have on the ovaries?
Causes ovaries to secrete oestrogens
What effect does LH have on the ovaries?
Causes ovaries to secrete progesterone
What are progestogens?
Progesterone-like synthetic hormones used in contraceptives
What is the most common oestrogen?
Oestradiol
Which half of the menstrual cycle is oestrogen dominant?
First half
Which half of the menstrual cycle is progesterone dominant?
Second half