Theme 14- Regulation of Reproduction Flashcards
What does the scrotum hold?
the testes
where is the sperm released to?
seminiferous tubules
what do leydig cells secrete?
a) acetlycholine
b) testosterone
c) hormones
testosterone
What type of cells provide nutrients and protection developing sperm?
sertoli cells
what happens in the epidermis of the male reproductive system?
a) ejaculation
b) differentiation
c) semination
differentiation
What is the production of sperm called?
spermatogensis
what are the 3 parts of the female genitals?
labia majora
labia minora
clitoris
what is the outer muscle of the uterus called? (must be stable)
myometrium
what hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus for control of reproduction?
GnRH
what does the hormone GnRH do?
stimulated ovary
what two things do the endocrine glands of ovaries secrete?
estrogen
progesterone
what do the testes secrete?
androgens
what are the sex steroids?
estrogen
progesterone
androgens
what is oogenesis?
development of ova in the ovarian cycle
what are oocytes?
eggs that women are born with, never gain anymore (menopause is when you run out of oocytes)
what is folliculogenesis?
maturation of ovarian follicle
____ is an egg that is ready for fertilization
ovum
what do ovum travel down?
the fallopian tubes
what is luteogenesis?
process of producing progesterone
What does the antrum contain?
ovural fluid
where does gametogenesis take place?
ovaries
What happens in the follicular phase of gametogenesis?
growth and differentiation of follical
estradiol is made
ovulation
What are the two phasese of gametogenesis?
follicular
luteal
what is shed in menstration?
shedding of endometrium
what is the hormone excreted in urine that tells whether there is an implanted embryo (pregnancy)?
hCG - human chorionic gonadotrophin
