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Term
which three hormones are the same in both men and women?
Definition
estradiol, progesterone and testosterone
Term
fallopian tubes
Definition
transport ova from the ovary to the uterus and sperm from uterus toward the ovary.
Term
the 6 effects of estradiol during the follicular phase
Definition
1. maintenance and development if the secondary sex organs
2. maintenance and development of the secondary sex characteristics
3. travels to the follicles to help stimulate oogenesis
4. inhibits the release of FSH from the anterior pituitary
5. stimulates proliferative phase of the endometrium
6. causes the cervical mucus to become copius, watery and hospitable to sperm
Term
how many steps are required to make estrogen?
Definition
5
Term
T/F graafian follicles can produce estrogen without theca interna
Definition
false
Term
how are theca interna related to leydig cells?
Definition
>there are homologous
>stimulated by LH and produce androgens
Term
when lh binds the the Thica interna what happens?
Definition
two androgens get released.
> andostradione
> testosterone
Term
are humans polymenstral?
Definition
yes
Term
graulosa cells
Definition
-take FSH from theca interna and stimulate conversion of androgens to estrogens
-aromatase
Term
what is the 2 cell theroy?
Definition
in order to make estrogen you need both the thica interna and the granulosa
Term
estrous
Definition
-the random production of estrogen
-- behavioral and physical changes occur
Term
seasonally menoestrous
Definition
menstrual cycles at one specific time during the year
-roe deer
Term
when is the most likely time for surge in estrogen levels to occur in women?
Definition
in the morning
Term
seasonally polyestrous
Definition
many cycles in a year but mainly during a specific season.
- usually when food is most abundant
-- cats- (season spring) - summer
-- - long (season winter) - spring/summer
Term
polyestrous
Definition
primates
- cycles throughout the year
Term
spontaneous ovulation
Definition
- ovulation that occurs weather the animal is mating or not
Term
induced ovulation
Definition
ovulation that only occurs after the animal mates
- camel
Term
t/F a possum has twitce the length outside the uterus then inside
Definition
T
Term
diestrous
Definition
female inactivity between estorus's
-luteal phase
-rodents
Term
proestous
Definition
build up of estrous
-- build up to follicular phase
Term
what is the 4 day luteal phase?
Definition
no pregnancy > pseudo pregnancy - some characteristics and features of pregnancy are present > extends the life of the courpus leuteum
Term
when are women most likely to ovulate?
Definition
in the afternoon
-- ovulation usually follows the surge in LH by 30 hours
Term
at waht time do wemon usally have a surge in LH?
Definition
9:00 am
Term
what effects does estrous have?
Definition
-raise the body temp by .5 to 1 degree
-homosexual experiences
Term
t/f pigs produce phermones
Definition
true
--androgens
--c-19
Term
optic chiasmata
Definition
where the nerves supplying the eyes cross infront of the brain
Term
oxytocin
Definition
-involved in pregnancy and the birth process
- responsible for the onset of labor and the contractions of the uterus
-produced in the post pit
Term
vasopressin
Definition
-anti-diveretic
-acts on the kidney and slows down the production of urine
-produced in the post pit
Term
what are the 6 hormones that the antR pit produce?
Definition
1) ACTH - (corticotropin)
2) TSH - thyrotropin
3) LH
4) FSH
5) prolactin (PRL) - prolacalion - milk production
6) GH - Growth hormone
Term
what is a unique feature of the AP, with respect to tissue?
Definition
the AP has different populations of cells, each poputation results in a different hormone
Term
ACTrp
Definition
corticotrophs
Term
TSH
Definition
thyrotrophs
Term
prolactin
Definition
lactotroph
Term
FSH and LH
Definition
gonadotrophs
Term
GH
Definition
somatotrophs
Term
what regulates how much hormones are secreted
Definition
the hypothalamus
Term
kallman's syndrome
Definition
migration from nose area to hypothalamus down not take place
- more frequent in men - completly fertile men cant smell anything
Term
olfactory area
Definition
nerve doesnt develop or GnRH being produced where it doesnt need to be
Term
ACTH
Definition
-38 AA
-stimulate production of steroid hormones
Term
what are the only two hormones produced by the AP that come from the same place>
Definition
LH and FSH
- have the same alpha subunit
Term
does the aplha or beta chain dictate the molecules activity?
Definition
beta
Term
how many peptide chains does prolactin consist of?
Definition
one
Term
what are the 5 enzymes of the biosynthetic pathway? and what are their functions?
Definition
1) 3B-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3BHSD) - pulls an H from the third postion on the ring structure
2) 17A-hydroxylase - adds and -OH to the 17th carbon
3) C17 - C20 Lyase - converts C20 to C19
4) 17B-HSD - pulls off H
5) Aromatase - removes estrogens
Term
what is the delta 4 bio pathway?
Definition
Acetate -> cholesterol -(cleaved by mitochondria)-> Delta-5-pregnenolone -(3B-HSB)-> progesterone -(17A-hydroxylase)-> 17A-OH-progesterone -(C17-C20-lyase)-> Androstenedione (-(17B-HSD)-> testosterone) or -(aromatase)-> 19-OH-Androstenedione -(aromatase)-> 19-O-Androstenedione -(aromatase)-> oestrone -(17B-HSD)-> oestradiol-17B(estrogen)
Term
what is the delta 5 bio pathway?
Definition
Acetate -> cholesterol -(cleaved by mitochondria)-> Delta-5-pregnenolone -(17A-hydroxylase)-> 17A-OH-pregnenolone -(C17-C20 lyase)-> dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA)
Term
what dictates which biosynthesis pathway taken?
Definition
the enzyme that acts first
Term
what converts dehydroepiandrosterone to androstenedione in the human body?
Definition
3B-HSB
Term
what converts 17A-OH-pregnenolone to 17A-OH-progesterone in the human body?
Definition
3B-HSD
Term
what converts delta-5-pregnenolone to progesterone in the human body?
Definition
3B-HSD
Term
what hormone is the precursor to all steroid hormones?
Definition
Delta-5-pregnenolone
Term
granulosa cells
Definition
aeromatize androgens with the stimulation of FSH
Term
effects of progesterone
Definition
1) rais body temp 1 degree
2) inhibits LH > no ovulation
3) stimulates secretory phase of endometrium
4) causescervical mucus to be come thick
Term
what are the effects of estradiol during the follicular phase?
Definition
1)maintenance and developemnt of 2-sex organs
2)maintenance and developemnt of 2-sex characteristics (softer skin, breast development and growth, higher voice, and fat deposit around hips)
3)travels to the follicles to help stimulate oogenesis
4)inhibits the release of FSH from the anterior pituitary
5) stimulates proliferative phase of the endometrium in the uterus
6) causes the cervical mucus to become copius, watery ans hospitable to sperm
Term
discribe the estrous cycle
Definition
proestrouds (follicular) > estrous (peak in E2) > metaestrous (graafian > C.L) > diestrous (leteal)
Term
psudopregnancy
Definition
diestrous body responds to maintain progesterone levels
-common in mammals
-- usedful in providing milk for young
Term
ACTH
Definition
- produced in: released from the AP
- other name: corticotrophin
- Structure: peptide
- target: adrenal cortex
- effect: secretion of glucocorticords
- regulation: CHR secretion stimulates release; ACTH inhibits release
Term
endorphins
Definition
- produced in:
- other name: na
- Structure: na
- target: na
- effect: inhibits perception of pain
- regulation:
Term
FSH
Definition
- produced in: AP
- other name: na
- Structure: glycoprotein
- target: gonadotrophs (seminiferous tubules - male, ovarian follicles - female)
- effect: male - increased sperm production, female - stimulate follicle maturation
- regulation: FSH/LH stimulaes release; inhibun interferes with release
Term
GH
Definition
- produced in:PP
- other name: somatostatin
- Structure:
- target: liver / adipose tissue
- effect: promotes grotwh, lipids, carb metabolism
- regulation:
Term
LH
Definition
- produced in: AP
- other name: lutropin
- Structure: glycoprotein
- target: gonadotrophs ( ovaries and testis)
- effect: sex hormone production
- regulation:
Term
prolactin
Definition
- produced in: AP
- other name: PRL
- Structure: peptide
- target: ovary / mammary gland
- effect: secretion of estrogens / progesterone / milk production
- regulation:
Term
TSH
Definition
- produced in: AP
- other name: Thyrotropin
- Structure: glycoprotein
- target: thyroid gland
- effect: secretion of thyroid hormones
- regulation:
Term
GnRH
Definition
- produced in: AP?
- other name: na
- Structure: na
- target: na
- effect: stimulates secretion of LH and FSH
- regulation:
Term
neuro secretory cells
Definition
- AKA: endocrine neuron
- function is to translate neural signals into chemical stimuli
-produces secretions that called neurochormones that travel along the neuron axon and releas into the blood stream
- very large in size compared to other neurons
Term
arcufite nucleus
Definition
produces GnRH in humans
Term
medial eminance
Definition
- neurons meet blood supply of artery
- very important in hypophyseal portal system
-- system of blood vessels that link hypothal. and AP
-site of fenstration
Term
what are 2 examples of corticotrophs?
Definition
1) ACTH
2) thyrotrophs
Term
what are the 6 hormones released by the AP?
Definition
1) ACTH - corticotrophin
2) TSH - thyrotropin
3) prolactin - glycoprotein
4) FSH - glycoprotein
5) LH - glycoprotein
6) GH - somatotropin
Term
what is the purpose of lactotrophs?
Definition
release prolactin
Term
what is the purpose of somatotrophs?
Definition
release gonadotrophs (GH)
Term
how are FSH LH similar to TSH?
Definition
-they are gonadotrophs
- they all have alpha and beta
- they can be hybridized
Term
if you hybridized a hormone and get alpha-LH with Beta-TSH it will function as?
Definition
TSH because Beta is the determining factor
Term
what are the 2 different modes of secretion of FSH and LH
Definition
-tonic - small fluctuations, normal hormone release
-- stimulates gonadal development

-surge - surge in LH and FSH
-- stimulates ovulation
Term
where does the surge in estrogen occur?
Definition
the preoptic area
Term
what happens if you cut the preoptic nerve?
Definition
all FSH release stops
Term
how can you tell if a rodent is male of female
Definition
look at the hypothalamus
Term
what happens to a male of they are induced with estrogen?
Definition
nothing, there is no surge in LH
-- because the preoptic area has been destroyed
Term
in humans where does the tonic and surge happen?
Definition
in the ARC arcuate nucleus
Term
what are the order of changes that occur in females?
Definition
1) breast development- sensitive to estrogen
2) pubic hair growth
--androgens
3) peak "height" spurt
--estrogen promotes ossification
4) menarche
-- first menstral cycle
5) ovulation
Term
what are the order of changes that occur in males?
Definition
1) genitalia develop
2) spermatogenesis
3) pubic hair develops
-- T
4) peak "height" spurt
--androgen
Term
how many stages does puberty have?
Definition
5
Term
in males when does puberty occur?
Definition
during the night time
Term
what is believed to start puberty?
Definition
weight / the number of fat cells
Term
what is the weight in bays and girls required to begin puberty?
Definition
-boys: 55kg / 110lbs
-girls: 47kg / 94 lbs
Term
leptin
Definition
-produced by fat cells
-stimulates GnRH release
-- plays a key roll in energy intake and expenditure
Term
when are sex organs differentiated?
Definition
3.5 - 4 weeks into pregnancy
Term
how long into a pregnancy can you tell if it is a boy or girl?
Definition
6 weeks
Term
in development where do the gonads develop?
Definition
in the gonadal ridge,
Term
SRY gene
Definition
Sex-Determining gene on Y chromosome
Term
wollfian duct
Definition
develops into a system of connected organs between the testis and the prostate
-leydig cells have T which stimulate wollfain duct
-its function is to store and mature sperm and provide accessory semen fluid
--T is very important for the development of this organ
Term
mullarian duct
Definition
-if androgens are present they stimulate the wollfian duct and the sertoli cells release a mullarian inhibiting factor that prevents the development of mullarian duct
-if anti-mullarian factor id not present uterus develops
Term
oestrodial
Definition
causes sexual differentiation of the brain
Term
testicular ferminization
Definition
- geniticly male
- externally looks like a female
- no internal female sex organs
Term
46-XX andrenogenital syndrome
Definition
- a male reproductive system is developed internally
Term
46XY persistant mullarian duct syndrome
Definition
- testis are normal
-- producing androgens
-looks like a male
- has female internal organs
Term
non-disjunction
Definition
disorders caused durring meiosis, where chromosomes do not seperate
Term
kleinfelder's
Definition
-XXY
-adnormal testicular development and reduced puberty
-steril
Term
turner's
Definition
-XO
-infertile
-99% of fetus with thiis abort
-of 1% 1/2500 live
-no neck
-poor breast and pubic hair development
Term
trisomy
Definition
-XXX
-can repoduce
Term
alpha male
Definition
-XYY
- can repo.
- taller
Term
is there a surge system in males?
Definition
no
Term
what are the three types of hormonal feedback
Definition
1) long loop - hormoned secreted from the gonads exert their regulatory effects at the level of the anterior pituitary glad and the CNS
2) short loop - an action of pituitary hormones to regulate their own secretion, by acting within the hypothalamus to which they are delivered by back flow of blood up the pituitary stalk
3) ultra-short loop - referst to a neural action of the hypothalamic hormones to regulate their own secretions
Term
what happens to the tonic if the gonads are removed?
Definition
a large increase in lh and FSH tonic secretion
Term
how is the surge system regulated?
Definition
it is regulat4ed by a positive feedback loop with gonadal steroids
Term
why does an increase in estrogen cause a decrease in yonic LH secretion?
Definition
because estrogen and LH are in a FB loop
Term
what happens to GnRH when puberty nears?
Definition
the pulses increase frequency
Term
what two hormones cause spermatogenisis to start?
Definition
-FSH which stimulates the sertoli cells
-Testosterone from leydig cells due to nocternal discharge of LH
Term
induced ovulators
Definition
-sex induces a release of GnRH and LH from pit. which induces ovulation
-- rabbit, ferret, mink, cat and camel
Term
what is a common complaint amouns airline hostess
Definition
time zone changes during the pre ovulatory phase of ovulation can prolong ovulation and therefore extent the menstrual cycle
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