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The Reproductive System

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What is cell division that results in gametes?   Meiosis  
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Gametes are the males?   Sperm  
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Gametes are the females?   Egg/ovum  
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Sperm and egg (each haploid) join to become a? Hint: fertilized egg with 46 chromosomes   Zygote  
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A diploid cell contains how many chromosomes?   46  
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A diploid cell divides how many times to end up with 4 haploid cells?   Twice  
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The male reproductive system consists of?   Testes and a series of ducts and glands  
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Sperm are produced in the   Testes  
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What is the production of sperm called   Spermatogenesis  
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Sperm is produced in the testes and transported through the?   Epididymis, Ductus Deferens, Ejaculatory duct, and Urethra  
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Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands are part of the_____________glands?   Reproductive  
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Reproductive glands produce secretions that mix with sperm to become?   Semen  
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Semen is ejaculated from the?   Urethra  
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Testes are paired organs in the sac called the?   Scrotum  
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Testes develop near the?   Kidneys  
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Undescended testes are called?   Cryptorchidism  
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Testes are divided into?   Lobes  
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Sperm is produced in the?   Seminiferous tubules  
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Sperm empties into ________(tubes) that connect to the ____________?   Rete testes, epididymis  
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Sustentacular/Sertoli cells- stimulated by testosterone to produce what type of hormone?   Inhibin  
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What type of cells are between the loops of seminiferous tubules?   Interstitial  
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Testosterone is stimulated by what type of hormone to mature sperm?   Lh (Luteinizing hormone)  
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How long is the epididymis?   20 feet  
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The epididymis is connected to the seminiferous tubules by the?   Rete testes  
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The epididymis is _________(location) of each testis?   Posterior  
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Maturation of sperm (testosterone) occurs here?   Epididymis  
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Smooth muscle move sperm into?   Ductus deferens  
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The ductus deferens is also known as the   Vas deferens  
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What is the opening in the inguinal area for the spermatic cord?   Inguinal canal  
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The inguinal canal is a common place for what?   Hernias  
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The epididymis is made of __________ muscle?   Smooth  
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What is a connective tissue sheath?   Spermatic cord  
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The spermatic cord contains blood vessels, nerves, and?   Ductus deferens  
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What is paired organs posterior to bladder?   Seminole vesicle  
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Seminole vesicle secretes?   Fructose, alkaline liquid  
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The alkaline liquid neutralizes acidity of?   Vagina  
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What are the paired ducts that receive contents of seminal vesicles and ductus deferens?   Ejaculatory ducts  
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What gland is a muscular gland inferior to the bladder?   Prostate gland  
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Bulbourethral glands are also known as?   Cowper's glands  
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What glands are pea-sized glands?   Bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands  
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The bulbourethral glands are inferior to?   Prostatic urethra  
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The bulbourethral glands secrete what liquid to neutralize acid from urine in the urethra?   Alkaline  
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The penis contains the?   Urethra  
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The glans penis is the?   Head  
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The glans penis is covered with?   Foreskin  
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Foreskin is also known as?   Prepuce  
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What is the surgical removal of foreskin?   Circumcision  
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Spermatogenesis occurs in the?   Seminiferous tubules  
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What 3 cavities of cavernous tissue are there?   Corpus cavernosum (2) and Corpus sponglosum (1)  
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What temperature is optimal for spermatogenesis?   96 degrees  
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Seminiferous tubules contain sperm cells called?   Spermatogenia  
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Spermatogonia undergo mitosis to result in how many diploid cells?   2  
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What is FSH?   Follicle stimulating hormone  
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What gland is a muscular gland inferior to the bladder?   Prostate gland  
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Bulbourethral glands are also known as?   Cowper's glands  
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What glands are pea-sized glands?   Bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands  
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The bulbourethral glands are inferior to?   Prostatic urethra  
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The bulbourethral glands secrete what liquid to neutralize acid from urine in the urethra?   Alkaline  
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The penis contains the?   Urethra  
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The glans penis is the?   Head  
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The glans penis is covered with?   Foreskin  
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Foreskin is also known as?   Prepuce  
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What is the surgical removal of foreskin?   Circumcision  
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Spermatogenesis occurs in the?   Seminiferous tubules  
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What 3 cavities of cavernous tissue are there?   Corpus cavernosum (2) and Corpus sponglosum (1)  
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What temperature is optimal for spermatogenesis?   96 degrees  
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Seminiferous tubules contain sperm cells called?   Spermatogenia  
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Spermatogonia undergo mitosis to result in how many diploid cells?   2  
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What is FSH?   Follicle stimulating hormone  
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What hormone stimulates sperm production   FSH  
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What hormone stimulates testosterone production in the testes?   Lh  
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What hormone inhibits FSH   Inhibin  
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Spermatogenesis begins at what age?   Puberty (10-14 years old)  
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Millions of sperm are produced each?   Day  
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Sperm contains how many chromosomes?   23  
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What is similar to a lysosome located on the head?   Acrosome  
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What digests cell membrane of the egg?   Acrosome  
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What provides motility of sperm?   Flagellum  
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Flagellum is powered by?   ATP  
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Semen contains sperm and secretions from the?   Seminal vesicles, prostate glad, and bulbourethral glands  
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What is the pH of semen   7.4  
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How many mL are there per ejaculation?   2-4mL  
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How many sperm are there per mL of semen?   100 million  
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The female reproductive system includes?   Paired ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and external genitalia  
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What are paired oval-shaped organs on each side of the uterus?   Ovaries  
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What are the 3 stages/types of follicles?   Primary, graafian, atretic  
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Primary follicles are cavities that each contain an?   oocyte (immature ovum/egg)  
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What type of cells surround each oocyte?   Follicle cells  
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Follicle cells secrete?   Estrogen  
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What follicle is the mature primary follicle?   Graafian  
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Primary follicles mature as a result of what type of hormone?   FSH and estrogen  
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Graafian follicle ruptures as a result of what type of hormone?   LH  
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Corpus luteum secretes?   Progesterone, estrogen, inhibin, and relaxin  
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What are developing follicles that become useless and deteriorate after ovulation of the graafian follicle?   Atretic Follicles  
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What ligament attaches from medial end of the ovary to uterus?   Ovarian ligament  
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What ligament is a fold of peritoneum that covers the ovaries and attaches to the uterus?   Broad ligament  
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What is the process of egg cell formation?   Oogenesis  
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Oogenesis takes place in the?   Ovaries  
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What hormone initiates growth of an ovarian follicle?   FSH  
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Each follicle contains what kind of cell?   Stem  
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Estrogen is a production stimulated by what hormone?   FSH  
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Meiosis results in 3 ________ and 1 ______?   Polar bodies, ovum  
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At what age does ova production begin?   Puberty (10-14 years old)  
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Ova production begins at puberty and ends at what age?   Menopause (45-55 years old)  
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Cyclical occurs approximately every ____ days?   28  
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What hormone causes ovulation?   Lh  
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Ovulation is?   Release of ovum  
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Fallopian tubes are also known as?   Uterine tubes or oviducts  
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What tube is 4 inches long going from the ovary to the superior uterus?   Fallopian tubes  
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What are finger-like projections superior to the ovary?   Fimbriae  
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Fimbriae move to create a current to catch the ovum and pull it into the?   Fallopian tubes  
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Smooth muscle creates?   Peristalsis  
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What type of epithelium beat to move the egg or zygote if fertilized to the uterus?   Ciliated  
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Fertilization occurs in the?   Fallopian tubes  
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Zygote secretes?   Mucus  
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What is implantation outside the uterus called?   Ectopic pregnancy  
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What organ is pear-shaped posterosuperior to the bladder?   Uterus  
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Uterus is located in what cavity?   Pelvic  
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The uterus contains what during pregnancy?   Placenta  
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What is the superior part where fallopian tubes enter?   Fundus  
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What is the main central part of the uterus called?   Body  
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What is the neck that opens in the vagina called?   Cervix  
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What is the outer layer of the uterus called?   Epimetrium (serosa)  
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What is a fold of visceral peritoneum?   Epimetrium (serosa)  
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The is the middle layer of the uterus called?   Myometrium  
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Myometrium is made up of _________muscle?   Smooth  
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What is the innermost layer of the uterus?   Endometrium  
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Endometrium contains how many layers?   2  
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What are the two layers called in the endometrium   Basilar and functional  
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What layer of the endometrium is adjacent to myometrium?   Basilar  
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What layer of the endometrium is highly vascular?   Basilar  
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What layer of the endometrium is an area for mitosis?   Basilar  
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What layer is the innermost layer of the endometrium?   Functional  
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Which layer is regenerated and lost during each menstrual cycle if pregnancy does not occur?   Functional  
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Which layer of the endometrium vascularizes and thickens from estrogen and progesterone?   Functional  
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The functional layer vascularizes and thickens from estrogen and progesterone in preparation for?   Pregnancy  
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What is a mascular tube from cervix to vaginal orifice?   Vagina  
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The vagina is posterior to?   Urethra  
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What is the pelvic floor of the vagina called?   Perineum  
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The vagina is anterior to?   Rectum and anus  
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The vagina is covered by a thin membrane called the?   Hymen  
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Vagina is made of what type of epithelium?   Stratified squamous  
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Normal flora produce acidic or alkaline pH to help inhibit pathogens?   Acidic  
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The external genitalia is also known as the?   Vulva  
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What is a small mass of erectile tissue?   Clitoris  
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The clitoris is anterior to the?   Urethra  
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What is the fat pad external to pubic symphysis covered in pubic hair?   Mons pubis  
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What are lateral folds of skin called?   Labia major  
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What are medial, smaller folds of skin surrounding the vestibule?   Labia minora  
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Bartholin's are also known as?   Vestibular glands  
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The Bartholin's (AKA Vestibular) glands are located near the?   orifice  
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Bartholin's secrete lubrication during?   Intercourse  
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Mammary glands are made of what type of glands?   Lactiferous  
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Lactiferous (alveolar) glands are modified _______ glands that produce ______?   Sweat, milk  
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Prolactin increases?   Milk production  
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Oxytocin causes?   Milk release  
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Oxytocin is stimulated by?   Sucking  
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The menstrual cycle is influenced by what hormones?   FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone  
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There are how many phases of the menstrual cycle   3  
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The first phase of the menstrual cycle is called the?   Menstrual phase  
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The menstrual phase is marked by loss of?   Functional endometrium layer  
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The second phase of the menstrual cycle is called the?   Follicular phase  
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The maturation of ovum occurs in what phase?   Follicular  
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The growth of ovarian follicles occurs in what phase?   Follicular  
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The third phase of the menstrual cycle is called the?   Luteal phase  
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Ruptured follicles becomes the?   Corpus luteum  
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The corpus luteum secretes what 2 hormones?   Progesterone and estrogen  
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Inhibin inhibits what 2 hormones?   FSH and LH  
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What hormone decreases uterine contraction to aid in implantation?   Relaxin  
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The menstrual cycle occurs every?   28 days  
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