Test 1 cont. Flashcards
changes in the endometrium which constitutes the menstrual cycle are preparation for
arrival of fertilized ovum
th efemale reproductive cycle is defined as the
ovarian and uterine cycles, the hormonal changes that regulate them and related cyclical changes in breasts and cervix
the endometrial lining sloughing occurs during what phase
luteal
normal ovaries measure about
5mm x 5mm x3mm
the lowest portion of the cervix is called the
external os
the hormone not secreted by the hypothalamus which controls reproductive events
GnRH
what area of the hypothalamus stimulates and regenerates the menstrual cycle
preoptic
hypothalamic hormones reach the anterior pituitary gland by a
direct neural ink
an antidiuretic hormone and an oxytocin hormone is released by the
ovary
the main source if female hormones is the
pituitary gland
ovarian endocrine function do not control
TSH
what function is FSH not involved in
ova maturation
sharpe rise in LH called LH surge is responsible for
ovulation
name an unnatural estrogen
estriol
follicular cysts can stimulate
progesterone