the basics of reproductive physiology Flashcards
DNA replication is also known as
sexual reproduction
meiosis
cell division into 2 daughter cells is also known as
cellular proliferation
mitosis
after ovulation, the follicle becomes the
corpus luteum
where is the corpus luteum?
the ovary
what hormone does the corpus luteum release?
progesterone
when does the follicular phase begin?
on the first day of a woman’s period
when does the follicular phase end?
ovulation
what repairs the endometrial lining after your period?
oestrogen
what is menarche?
your first menstrual period
oestrogen predominantly increases during which phase?
follicular
progesterone predominantly increases during which phase?
luteal
if there is no fertilised egg - the uterine lining sheds due to low…
progesterone and oestrogen
what does GnRH (from the hypothalamus) do?
increases LH and FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary
oestrodial (from granulosa cells) supports the development of what?
secondary females sexual characteristics and reproductive organs
oestrodial is under negative feedback control of … and ….
LH and GnRH
