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39 Cards in this Set
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Hormone came from the greek work __________ meaning to ___________ |
1. Ormao 2. excite |
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What is a hormone |
A chemical released by a cell or group of cells in one part of an organism tha taffects cell in other parts of the organism via teh circulatory system - Hormones provide connections within and between the nervous system and the reproductive system |
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When Arnold Adolph Berthold (1803-1861) removed the testicles of a rooster what happened? |
Cessation of behaviour - Crowing - sexual behaviour - aggression behaviour returned when the testes where reimplanted - discovery of testosterone |
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What are the 3 classes of hormones |
1. Lipid and phospholid hormones 2. Peptide hormones 3. Monoamine hormones |
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What are the 2 types of Lipid and phospholpid hormones? |
Steroid Hormones - androgens, estrogens, progestogens - derived from chloresterol Eicosanoid hormones (proglandins) - long fatty acids derived from archadonic acid |
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Which hormone is derived from chloresterol? a) Eicosanoid hormones b) Monoamine hormones c) Peptide hormones d) Steroid Hormones |
Steroid hormones |
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Derived from short chains of amino acids which are the building blocks of protein. a) Eicosanoid hormones b) Monoamine hormones c) Peptide hormones d) Steroid hormones |
Peptide hormones |
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Derived from aromatic amino acids (phenylaline, tyrosine, tryptophan) a)Elicosanoid hormones b) Monoamine hormones c) Peptide hormones d) Steroid hormones |
Monoamine hormones |
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Adrenaline and noradrenaline are examples of what type of hormone? a) Elicosanoid hormones b) Monoamine hormones c) Peptide hormones d) Steroid hormones |
Monoamine hormones |
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Long- chain fatty acids, derived from arachadonic acid a) Elicosanoid hormones b) Monoamine hormones c) Peptide hormones d) Steroid hormones |
Elicosanoid hormones |
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FSH, LH, vasopressin and oxytocin are what type of hormone? a) Elicosanoid hormones b) Monoamine hormones c) Peptide hormones d) Steroid hormones |
Peptide hormones |
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Androgens, estrogens, progestogens are what type of hormone? a) Elicosanoid hormones b) Monoamine hormones c) Peptide hormones d) Steroid hormones |
Steroid hormones |
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Prostoglandins are what type of hormone a) Elicosanoid hormones b) Monoamine hormones c) Peptide hormones d) Steroid hormones |
Elicosanoid |
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Hormones are synthesized in both the ________ and the ___________ |
CNS (Central Nervous System) PNS (Peripheral nervous system) |
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__________ (male sex hormones) and __________ (female sex hormones) are responsible for Gonad maturation and Gamete production |
Androgens Estrogens |
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1.What does FSH do in females (2 answers)? 2. What does FSH do in males (1 answer)? |
1. - Stimulates growth of Graafian follicle - Estradiol production 2. Spermatogenesis |
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1. What does LH do in females (2 answers)? 2. What does LH do in males (1 answer)? |
1. - Critical for ovulaton - Steroid hormone production 2. Activation of sperm-producing cells |
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Androgens are produced by _______ and _________ |
testes and ovaries |
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Estrogens are produced from ____________ |
androgens |
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Estrogens play a huge role in the develop ment of the male ____________
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brain |
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HPA axis vs HPG axis: Important for mediating the stress response- includes a feedback mechanism |
HPA axis |
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What is the purpose of the HPG Axis? Release of gonadotropic hormones (hormones that stimulate the gonads) that are important for the development and regulation of the female and male reproductive cycle |
HPG |
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Adolescent reaches sexual maturity and becomes capable of reproduction |
Puberty |
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HPA axis vs HPG axis: plays a critical role in the female reproduction cycle |
HPG - Helps regulate the ovarian and the menstrual cycle |
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Shedding of the uterine lining that has built up in anticipation of a fertilized egg |
Menstruation |
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During the Proliferative phase (first phase after menses) the ________ levels _________. This triggers a surge in __________, leading to the rupture of the mature follicle and releasing of the egg. |
1.Estrogen 2. Increase 3. LH |
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During the Secratory phase the ___________ follicle _________ production of _____________. |
1. ruptured 2. increases 3. progesterone |
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Secratory phase _______ increases _________ production: - _________ conversion to ____________ - ____________ levels of _____________ |
1. LH, androgen 2. Increased, estrogen 3. Increased, testosterone |
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An increase of androgens (in females) results in degeneration of ____________ follicles and __________ sex drive during the period of maximum fertility |
1. non-dominant 2. increased |
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What is the phase in which a female is sexually receptive? |
Estrus - induced by changes in reproductive hormones |
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During Estrus, Estrogen promotes __________ behaviour |
proceptive |
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The menstrual cycle is the manifestation of the ovarion cycle. It is the buildup and shedding of the uterine lining in preparation for the implantation of a fertilized egg. What are the 2 phases in the menstrual cycle? |
1. Follicular phase - growth of lining is stimulated by estrogen 2. Luteal phase - progesterone increases complexity of the lining |
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Which hormone stimulates the growth of uterine lining during the menstrual menstrual? |
estrogen |
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Which homrone increases complexity of the uterine lining in the menstrual cycle? |
Progesterone |
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In the absence of conception, estrogen and progesterone __________ and ____________ occurs |
1. decline 2. menstruation |
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that mood disorders are twice as prevalent in women as in men, but only between ________ and __________ |
1. puberty 2. menopause |
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Mood disorder associated primarily with the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, characterized by feelings of anxiety, anger, and depression |
Premenstrual Dsyphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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Wide range of phsical/emotional symptoms typically occuring 5-11 days prior to menstruation. |
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) |
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Premenstrual Dsyphoric Disorder (PMDD) |
An official diagnoses, listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manul of Mental disorders, Fith edition (DSM-V) - affects 3-8% of women - psychological symptoms include: irritability, depression, anxiety, fatigue, difficulty concentratin, feelings of "loss of control" - Physical symptoms include: abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, generalized aches Ttreatments include: - Anti-depressants (Prozac) - Nutritional supplements - Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) |
