Unit 2.5 Flashcards

1
Q

The phase of the estrous cycle in which the corpus luteum is in control

A

luteal phase

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2
Q

The phase of the estrous cycle in which the ovarian follicle is in control

A

follicular phase

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3
Q

This is released by the hypothalamus to stimulate pituitary FSH release

A

GnRH

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4
Q

This stimulates the ovary to produce follicles containing oocytes

A

FSH

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5
Q

This term means the “state of being in heat”

A

estrus

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6
Q

This hormone is produced by the developing follicle and provides negative feedback to reduce the release of GnRH

A

inhibin

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7
Q

This hormone is released by the developing follicle and produces the clinical signs associated with estrus

A

estrogen

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8
Q

The follicular phase ends when this hormone is released by the pituitary gland

A

luteinizing hormone

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9
Q

Under the influence of LH, the ovarian follicle becomes what?

A

corpus luteum

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10
Q

What hormone does the CL produce?

A

progesterone

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11
Q

What hormone is the hormone of pregnancy?

A

progesterone

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12
Q

At the end of pregnancy, the fetus initiates parturition by the secretion of what hormone?

A

ACTH

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13
Q

Under the influence of cortisol, what does the uterus produce (2 hormones)?

A

estrogen & prostaglandins

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14
Q

What compound lyses the corpus luteum?

A

prostaglandins

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15
Q

What hormone is released from the pituitary to cause forceful contractions of the uterus?

A

oxytocin

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16
Q

T or F

Estrogen is the hormone of pregnancy

A

False

17
Q

T or F

FSH produces progesterone

A

False

18
Q

T or F

Oxytocin lyses the corpus luteum

A

False

19
Q

T or F

LH lyses the developing follicle releasing the oocyte

A

True

20
Q

T or F

The CL produces progesterone

A

True

21
Q

T or F

Prostaglandins lyse the follicle

A

True

22
Q

T or F

“estrous” is the word that describes the state of being “in heat”

A

False

23
Q

T or F

ACTH is released by the fetus to begin the process of parturition

A

True

24
Q

T or F

Estrogens are released by the uterus prior to parturition

A

True

25
Q

T or F

Estrogens reduce the spontaneous contractions of the myometrium (uterine muscle)

A

False

26
Q

T or F

GnRH causes release of FSH

A

True

27
Q

T or F

FSH and LH are gonadotropins

A

True