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Flashcards by Daniel Elandix G, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Daniel Elandix G
over 11 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Describe the ovarian cycle for the development of follicles within the ovaries. | 1: Primordial Follicle 2: Primary Follicle 3: Secondary Follicle 4: Graafian Follicle 5: Corpus Luteum 6: Ovulation 7: Corpus Albicans |
| What cyclic hormonal changes are responsible for oogenesis and ovulation? | The release of LH, FSH, estrogen and progesterone |
| What changes occur in the endometrium of the uterus during the menstrual cycle? | Initially, there's the shedding of the endometrium, then the endometrium will regenerate by increasing in height and increase in vasculature and the increase in glandular secretions |
| Describe the indicators of ovulation. | Change in vaginal epithelial cells, increase in body temperature. Change in cervical mucus |
| Describe the indicators of ovulation. | Change in vaginal epithelial cells, increase in body temperature. Change in cervical mucus |
| How is the hormonal cycle regulated by feedback loops to the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland? | It is via control of secretions of the Gonadotrophin releasing hormones via negative feedback loops and the production of glycoproteins inhibit A and B |
| What are the actions of estrogens in non-pregnant females? | Development of secondary sex characteristics, fat storage, sodium and water retention, soft skin. Puberty. |
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