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zzz Watson Reproductive Flashcards

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period in which reproductive function begins to decline in men

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Male climacteric (andropause)

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Vasomotor signs that include “hot flashes” may occur due to changes in rhythmic secretion of

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GnRH

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Each testis is divided into

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Lobules

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Each testis is divided into lobules; contain tightly coiled loops called ___ ___ where sperm is produced

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seminiferous tubules

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Seminiferous tubules contain two cell types:

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spermatogenic (sperm-forming cells) and sustentacular cells

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Cells that support sperm production

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Sustentacular

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found between seminiferous tubules, produce and secrete androgens, primarily testosterone

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Interstitial cells

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Interstitial cells are aka

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Leydig cells

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muscle-like cells that surround seminiferous tubules

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Myoid cells

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contract to push sperm and testicular fluid through tubules

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Myoid cells

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network of tubules in posterior testis, transports sperm to efferent ductules

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Rete testis

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carry sperm from rete testis to epididymis; first portion of duct system

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Efferent ductules

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venous plexus drains blood from testes into testicular veins

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Pampiniform venous plexus

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filled with ductules; site of sperm maturation and storage

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Epididymis

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Long, thin tube travels with testicular arteries, veins, and nerves from posterior border of epididymis through a fibrous tunnel (___ canal)

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Inguinal

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16
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Next structure that receives sperm from ductus deferens ampulla where an accessory organ called

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seminal vesicle

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17
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paired erectile bodies

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Corpora cavernosa

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Scrotum wall contains an outer layer of skin, superficial fascia, and a layer of smooth muscle called

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dartos muscle

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19
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smooth muscle that controls height of testes

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Cremaster muscle

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20
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paired exocrine glands found on posterior surface of urinary bladder near ampullae of ductus deferens

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Seminal vesicles

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___ ___ ___ (PSA) and other enzymes – dissolve semen clot in female reproductive tract to allow sperm to proceed further into tract

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Prostate specific antigen

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paired glands found at base of penis

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Bulbourethral glands (Cowper’s glands)

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stimulate contractions in female reproductive tract

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Prostaglandins

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24
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Process that enables sperm to penetrate and fertilize an immature female gamete

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Capacitation

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25
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cell that divides to produce all of cells in a new individual

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Zygote

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26
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Matching genes on homologous chromosomes may have different variants called

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alleles

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When a cell is not undergoing division its DNA is in form of

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Chromatin

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After replication and as cell division begins, chromatin threads coil tightly and condense into bar-like

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chromosomes

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29
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stem cells that initiate spermatogenesis

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Spermatogonia

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30
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Before puberty, spermatogonia divide only by ___ to increase their numbers

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Mitosis

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Following events occur to each new daughter cell resulting from mitosis of spermatogonia: Daughter that becomes primary spermatocyte is pushed toward ___ of seminiferous tubule. Daughter that is to remain a stem cell (spermatogonium) ___ original mother cell in basement membrane

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Lumen, replaces

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32
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Each new primary spermatocyte undergoes first meiotic division forming two smaller haploid (1n) cells that remain connected, called

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secondary spermatocytes

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___ secondary spermatocytes progress through second meiotic division

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Both

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34
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Newly formed, are four small and round haploid ___ that continue to move toward lumen of tubule

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Spermatids

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35
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surround spermatogenic cells to provide support:

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Sustentacular cells (nurse cells, Sertoli cells)

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36
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bound together by tight junctions, extend from basement membrane to seminiferous tubule lumen

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Sustentacular cells (nurse cells, Sertoli cells)

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Also provide structural support for stem cell development and secrete testicular fluid; helps transport sperm in seminiferous tubule, Provide nutrients for dividing cells and produce androgen-binding protein (ABP) and inhibin, Phagocytize damaged spermatogenic cells and excess cytoplasm released from maturing spermatids

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Sustentacular cells (nurse cells, Sertoli cells)

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38
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process of sperm maturation; involves cellular shape and size changes

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Spermiogenesis

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39
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Spermiogenesis begins in testes as __ elongate and shed excess cytoplasm

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Spermatids

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40
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An ___ develops; covers nucleus and helps with fertilization of female gametes

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Acrosome

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41
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Hormone control, First-tier control

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GnRH

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Second-tier control

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FSH, LH

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Third-tier control

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LH stimulates interstitial cells to produce testosterone

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44
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FSH stimulates sustentacular cells to secrete ___ (keeps testosterone in vicinity of spermatogenic cells) and inhibin hormone

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ABP (androgen-binding protein)

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45
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Elevated ___ and inhibin levels are sensed in hypothalamus and anterior pituitary causing negative feedback loop to close

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Testosterone

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46
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region where oogenesis occurs within saclike follicles; develop and mature along with gametes: Ovarian ___

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cortex

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47
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large, flat ligament that attaches to ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus, connecting these structures to bony pelvis

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Broad ligament

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connects medial surface of ovary to uterus, near attachment of uterine tube

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Ovarian ligament

49
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connects lateral surface of ovary to pelvic wall and provides support for ovarian artery and vein

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Suspensory ligament

50
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Fertilization begins when a sperm cell binds to and ___ oocyte plasma membrane

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Penetrates

51
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Fertilization typically occurs in

52
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recess where superior end of vaginal canal surrounds external os of cervix

53
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incision made in tissues of perineum to prevent natural tearing during childbirth

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Episiotomy

54
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mammary gland- Contraction of ___ cells that surround alveoli helps propel milk toward nipple

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myoepithelial

55
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Milk passes from alveoli into a series of mammary ducts, which flow into ___ ducts that open into nipple

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Lactiferous

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Oogenesis begins before

57
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Before birth Primary oocytes progress as far as

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prophase I

58
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During this phase follicle grows and develops

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Follicular phase

59
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Follicular phase, single layer of squamous follicular cells surrounds primary oocyte; during childhood, many primordial follicles begin their development into primary follicles

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Primordial follicle

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Follicular phase, squamous follicular cells become cuboidal and are called granulosa cells; microvilli and thecal cells appear in primary follicle; forms a region called zona pellucida that becomes important once fertilization occurs

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Primary follicle

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Follicular phase, Wall of follicle thickens and deeper granulosa cells secrete follicular fluid; forms small pockets and increases volume and size of follicle. Granulosa cells grow and stimulate cells in ovary to form a layer of thecal cells around follicle; in turn, granulosa cells produce estrogen from thecal cell secretions

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Secondary follicle

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Follicular phase, Small pockets of follicular fluid merge into a single large cavity called antrum; primary oocyte and its capsule of granulosa cells project into antrum on a stalk. Follicle continues to enlarge, which creates a bulge on ovary surface; primary oocyte, suspended in prophase I, completes meiosis I to form a secondary oocyte and first polar body. Newly formed secondary oocyte arrests development in metaphase II; will only complete second division if fertilization occurs

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Vesicular (tertiary) follicle

63
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Primordial follicle – single layer of squamous follicular cells surrounds

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primary oocyte

64
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Primary follicle – squamous follicular cells become cuboidal and are called _____ cells

65
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Microvilli and thecal cells appear in primary follicle; forms a region called

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zona pellucida

66
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Secondary follicle: Wall of follicle thickens and deeper ___ cells secrete follicular fluid; forms small pockets and increases volume and size of follicle

67
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Secondary follicle: Granulosa cells grow and stimulate cells in ovary to form a layer of ___ cells around follicle; in turn, granulosa cells produce estrogen from thecal cell secretions

68
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Vesicular (tertiary) follicle: Small pockets of follicular fluid merge into a single large cavity called

69
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Follicle continues to enlarge, which creates a bulge on ovary surface; primary oocyte, suspended in prophase I, completes ___ _ to form a secondary oocyte and first polar body

70
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Newly formed secondary oocyte arrests development in metaphase II; will only complete second division if ____ occurs

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Fertilization

71
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event at end of follicular phase

72
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Ovulation; Vesicular follicle erupts from ovary wall into peritoneal cavity ejecting its secondary oocyte and its granulosa cell layer, called

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corona radiate

73
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phase extends from day one to day 14

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Follicular

74
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phase extends from day 14 to day 28; relatively constant

75
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ovulation is triggered by a ___ feedback mechanism

76
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First-tier control: hypothalamus secretes

77
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Second-tier control: Anterior pituitary releases LH and FSH in response to

78
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LH stimulates thecal cells to secrete

79
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FSH stimulates granulosa cells in follicles to secrete estrogens, convert

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androgens to estrogens, and secretes inhibin

80
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___ typically stimulate a solitary dominant follicle to continue developing into a vesicular follicle

81
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New vesicular follicle eventually produces enough estrogen to exert positive feedback on anterior pituitary to trigger a large increase in

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LH, called LH surge

82
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LH surge is accompanied by increased FSH levels; triggers ovulation; corpus luteum produces additional progesterone, estrogens, and

83
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Increased levels of estrogen and inhibin exert ___ feedback control on hypothalamus and pituitary

84
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Estrogen inhibits GnRH and LH secretion while inhibin inhibits FSH secretion; prevents other primary follicles from beginning development too

85
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In event fertilization occurs: ___ from corpus luteum inhibits release of gonadotropins continuously for duration of ensuing pregnancy

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Progesterone

86
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In absence of fertilization: corpus luteum degenerates into corpus albicans; estrogen, progesterone, and inhibin levels ___; GnRH levels begin to rise and cycle begins once again

87
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____ have effects on many other tissues including increasing bone density and increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol level

88
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___ promotes blood coagulation that can lead to formation of blood clots in specific circumstances

89
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phase, days 1–5: uterus sheds stratum functionalis, resulting in menstruation

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Menstrual phase

90
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phase, days 6–14: a new stratum functionalis is generated with endometrial glands, spiral arteries, and veins; begins to thicken (proliferate); these glands enlarge and veins and arteries increase in number; ovulation occurs around day 14

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Proliferative (preovulatory) phase

91
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phase, days 15–28: spiral arteries convert stratum functionalis into secretory mucosa and endometrial glands secrete nutritious glycogen-rich fluid (uterine milk), into uterine cavity to sustain an embryo

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Secretory phase

92
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When menstrual phase of uterine cycle begins ___ and ___ start rising while ovarian hormones are still low; by day 5, ovarian follicles increase estrogen production

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FSH and LH

93
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During proliferative phase of cycle, estrogen levels rise and stimulate LH and FSH surges; trigger ovulation; ovulation produces a corpus luteum which releases

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progesterone

94
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During secretory phase of cycle, rising progesterone levels and decreasing estrogen levels inhibit

95
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If fertilization doesn’t occur, progesterone levels decrease, stratum functionalis breaks down, and

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menstruation phase begins

96
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If fertilization does occur, outer layer of developing embryo begins to _______________;keeps corpus luteum from degenerating and progesterone levels remain elevated

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secrete human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

97
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homologous chromosomes arrive at opposite poles

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telophase 1

98
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homologous chromosomes line up

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metaphase 1

99
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chromosomes line up at the equator

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metaphase 2

100
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independent assortment occurs

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anaphase 1

101
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separated sister chromatids arrive at opposite poles

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telophase 2

102
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sister chromatids remain condensed

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prophase 2

103
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crossing over occurs

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prophase 1

104
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sisters chromatids pull apart

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anaphase 2

105
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site of sperm maturation

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epididymus

106
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citrate

107
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fructose

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seminal vesicle

108
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prostaglandins

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seminal vesicle

109
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coagulating enzyme

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seminal vesicle

110
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mucus

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bulbourethral

111
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proteolytic enzymes

112
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several layers of granulosa cells with pockets of follicular fluid surround the primary oocyte

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secondary follicle

113
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a single layer of squamous follicular cells surrounds the primary occyte

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primordial follicle

114
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one of 2 layers of cuboidal granulosa cells surround the primary oocyte

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primary follicle

115
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several layers of granulosa cells surround the secondary oocyte and project into the antrum

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vesicular follicle

116
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during the ___ phase, the endometrium prepares for the implantation of the embryo by enlarging the endometrial glands and secreting glycogen into the uterine cavity

117
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During the __ phase the endometrium generates a new stratum functionalis

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proliferative

118
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hormone that stimulates a new stratum functionalis

119
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genital warts and genital herpes is caused by a

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