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
too few immature follicles to support the menstrual ovulation cycle is called
menopause
cell stages of sperm
spermatogonium (immature germ cell)
spermatocyte
spermatid
sperm (spermatozoa)
where is testosterone produced?
leydig cells in the testes
small amounts from adrenal glands (male and female)
where is sperm produced?
germ cells in testes
where is SEMEN created?
seminal vesicle and prostate
fertilisation of the egg and sperm takes place where?
fallopian tube
what is the pathway of a sperm?
made in the testes
vas deferens
joins the seminal vesicle
forms ejaculatory duct
passes through prostate to reach urethra
what hormone acts on spermatogonia to invoke spermatogenesis?
FSH
what hormone acts on leydig cells in the testes to invoke testosterone production?
LH
where is testosterone made?
testes
and small amounts in the adrenals
where is semen made?
seminal vesicle and prostate
where is sperm made?
germ cells
what are your most fertile days?
8-19
