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Reproductive - female cycle

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This is the time between the end of menses and ovulation. under the influence of FSH, secondary follicles begin to grow and secrete estrogen and inhibin
This is secreted from granulosa cells of growing follicles and by the corpus luteum after ovulation. it inhibits secretion of FSH and LH
Incorporates the ovarian and urterine cycle, the hormones that regulates them.
Milk ejection reflex or ______
Few days after delivery, the mammary gland secrete a cloudy fluid called this
At midcycle ___ ___ stimulates ovulation and promotes formation of the corpus luteum, which in turn, secrets: estrogen, progesterone, relaxin and inhibin (Luteinizing hormone)
This is the secretion and ejection of milk from the mammary glands
This is controlled by steroid hormones released by the ovaries, and results in a series of changes in the endometrium of the uterus to prepare it for the arrival of a fertilized ovum
Gonadotropin-releasing hormones This stimulates the secretion of LH and FSH from the anterior pituitary
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Initiates follicular growth and secretion of estrogen by growing follicles (follicle-stimulating hormone)
This happens between ovulation and the onset of the next menses. it lasts 14 days. if the oocyte is not fertilized, the corpus luteum has a lifespan of only 14 days before is degenerates
This is 28 days long
This is secreted mainly by the corpus luteum
This is secreted into the blood, and this is required to prevent menstruation and for continued attachment of the fetus to the uterus. (human chorionic gonadotropin)
The rupture of a mature follicle and the release of the secondary oocyte into the pelvic cavity. occurs at the 14th day
This lasts for the first 5 days of the female cycle
-promotes development and maintenance of female reproductive structures, secondary sex characteristics, and the breasts - increases protein anabolism, including building strong bones - lowers blood cholesterol levels - inhibits the release of GnRH and secretion of LH and FSH
This is responsible for secretion of milk, and is secreted from the anterior pituitary glands. Progesterone inhibits the effects of _____ as pregnancy progresses
This is a series of events in the ovaries that occur during and after the maturation of an oocyte
This is produced by the corpus luteum, relaxes the uterus, increases flexibility of the ligaments and pubic symphysis