SUMMER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the primary hormones for ovulation?
FSH and LH
What are the functions of ovaries
produce female gametes or ova, secrete sex hormones
The endometrium is influenced most by hormones to prepare for conception. T/F
true
What are the effects of gonadotropic hormones
-stimulation of formation of ova
-stimulation of secretions of hormones
-stimulation of secondary female sex characteristics
,human genome project
identification of genes and functions
increased risks of infant deaths include
-preterm
-complications in pregnant mom
-congenital abnormalities
when are estrogen levels highest?
proliferative phase (right before ovulation)
when do estrogen and progesterone levels drop?
during ishemic phase
rugae (vagina)
transverse folds allowing dilation
,vaginas function
recieves sperm, provides exit for flow, birth canal
purpose of alkaline environment of prostatic fluids in ejaculation
protect and nourish sperm
what allows the let down reflex when breastfeeding?
oxytocin
human sexual response cycle
excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution, effect of menstrual cycle and pregnancy
noctornal emission
wet dream
4 sections of uterus
Cervix, uterine isthmus, corpus, fundus.
, primary function of ovaries
ovulation and secretion of reproductive hormones (estrogen and progesterone)
where does fertilization occur?
fallopian tubes (oviduct)
testes main functions
produce sperm, sex hormones are produced
semen consists of
sperm, prostatic fluid, seminal fluid, accessory gland mucus, fructose
potential complications of termination of pregnancy via meds
-incomplete abortion
-prolonged bleeding
-infection