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18 Cards in this Set
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Androgens are also known as |
male sex hormones |
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Puberty is |
the period in which the reproductive system completes its development and becomes fully function |
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Puberty begins when the _________ increases it production of __________ |
hypothalamus increases it production of GnRH (Gonadotropin releasing hormone) |
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Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) is produced in the __________ and targets the ___________ |
hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland |
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Gonadotropins function in both male and female reproductive systems? (HINT: same function in both) |
stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary |
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Folicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced in ___________ and targets the _________ and ___________
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anterior pituitary, ovaries and testes |
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FSH function in male and female reproductive systems? (HINT: same for both) |
stimulates the development of the sex organs and gamete production |
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Luteinizing hormone (LH) is produced in the ___________ and targets the _____________ and ______________ |
anterior pituitary, ovaries and testes |
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LH function in male reproductive system |
stimulates production of testosterone |
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LH function in female reproductive system (2) |
- triggers ovulation - with FSH it stimulates estrogen production |
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Estrogen production site is the __________ and targets the ______ ________
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ovary (follicle), entire body |
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Estrogen function in female reproductive system |
- stimulates development of female reproductive tract and secondary sex characteristics |
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Progesterone is produced in the __________ (__________ __________) and targets the ______________ |
ovary, corpus luteum, uterus |
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Function of progesterone in the female reproductive system? |
Causes uterine thickening |
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Testosterone is produced in the _______________ (___________ ________), and targets the __________ _______ |
testes, (interstitial cells), entire body |
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Inhibin is produced in the ____________ (_________ ________) and targets the ________________ and _________________ |
testes, (sertoli cells), anterior pituitary and hypothalamus |
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What is andropause
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gradual decline in testosterone level beginning around age 40 |
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A girl begins puberty when the ____________ increases it production of ____________ |
hypothalamus increases its production of GnRH |