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What happens to estrogen and progesterone levels if pregnancy does not occur during the luteal phase?
The menstrual cycle consists of four phases: menstrual flow, proliferative, secretory, and luteal.
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What initiates the next ovarian cycle after the decline of estrogen and progesterone?
Secretion of FSH by the anterior pituitary.
The ______ phase occurs from day 1 to day 5 of the menstrual cycle.
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Match the ovarian cycle phases with their hormonal control:
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What triggers the release of FSH and LH during the menstrual flow phase?
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Negative feedback in the ovarian cycle prevents excessive secretion of FSH and LH.
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During which phase does the endometrium thicken in response to estrogen?
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Which hormone stimulates the secretion of both luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?
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Testosterone has a positive feedback effect on the secretion of GnRH, FSH, and LH.
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What role does Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) play in spermatogenesis?
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The hormone released by Leydig cells that promotes spermatogenesis is called __________.
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Match the hormones with their functions related to spermatogenesis:
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What is the initial trigger for spermatogenesis?
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Negative feedback mechanisms in males ensure an increase in sex hormone production.
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What effect does testosterone have on Sertoli cells?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the release of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)?
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The luteal phase occurs after ovulation and is characterized by the development of the corpus luteum.
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Name the two main cycles involved in the female reproductive cycle.
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The secondary oocyte is surrounded by the __________, a layer of glycoprotein.
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What is the primary role of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in the female reproductive cycle?
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Match the hormones with their functions in the female reproductive cycle:
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During the menstrual cycle, a negative feedback mechanism helps regulate hormone levels.
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What happens to the secondary oocyte during the process of ovulation?
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Study Notes
Spermatogenesis
- Hypothalamus releases Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
- GnRH stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- LH stimulates Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone
- Testosterone promotes spermatogenesis in the seminiferous tubules of the testes
- Testosterone also increases the sensitivity of Sertoli cells to FSH
- FSH stimulates Sertoli cells to nourish developing sperm
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Testosterone regulates the production of GnRH, FSH and LH through negative feedback mechanisms
- Testosterone inhibits the hypothalamus to reduce GnRH release
- Testosterone also inhibits the anterior pituitary gland to reduce FSH and LH release
Female Reproductive Cycle
- Ovary is the female gonad, containing follicles which are made up of an oocyte and surrounding support cells
- Secondary oocyte is surrounded by zona pellucida (glycoprotein layer) and corona radiata (granulosa cells)
- Granulosa cells provide nutrients to the developing oocyte
- During ovulation, the secondary oocyte is released from the ovary into the pelvic cavity
- Hypothalamus releases GnRH
- GnRH stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release FSH and LH
- FSH stimulates the development of follicles and estrogen secretion
- LH stimulates final maturation of the follicle, ovulation, and corpus luteum development
Ovarian Cycle
- Luteal phase: High concentrations of progesterone and estrogen inhibit the release of LH and FSH from the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary
- If pregnancy does not occur, the corpus luteum breaks down
- FSH levels increase, initiating a new ovarian cycle
Menstrual Cycle
- The menstrual cycle is correlated with the ovarian cycle, and has three phases:
- Menstrual flow phase: Occurs when estrogen and progesterone levels are low, causing cell death of the endometrium and menstrual bleeding
- Proliferative phase: Estrogen stimulates the repair and thickening of the endometrium
- Secretory phase: Progesterone prepares the endometrium for implantation of a fertilized egg
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This quiz covers the processes of spermatogenesis and the female reproductive cycle. Learn about hormonal regulation involving GnRH, LH, FSH, and testosterone. Test your knowledge about the roles of these hormones in male and female reproductive physiology.