Unit 2.5 Flashcards
The phase of the estrous cycle in which the corpus luteum is in control
luteal phase
The phase of the estrous cycle in which the ovarian follicle is in control
follicular phase
This is released by the hypothalamus to stimulate pituitary FSH release
GnRH
This stimulates the ovary to produce follicles containing oocytes
FSH
This term means the “state of being in heat”
estrus
This hormone is produced by the developing follicle and provides negative feedback to reduce the release of GnRH
inhibin
This hormone is released by the developing follicle and produces the clinical signs associated with estrus
estrogen
The follicular phase ends when this hormone is released by the pituitary gland
luteinizing hormone
Under the influence of LH, the ovarian follicle becomes what?
corpus luteum
What hormone does the CL produce?
progesterone
What hormone is the hormone of pregnancy?
progesterone
At the end of pregnancy, the fetus initiates parturition by the secretion of what hormone?
ACTH
Under the influence of cortisol, what does the uterus produce (2 hormones)?
estrogen & prostaglandins
What compound lyses the corpus luteum?
prostaglandins
What hormone is released from the pituitary to cause forceful contractions of the uterus?
oxytocin