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which cells produce testorterone in women?
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theca cells
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which cells produce estradiol?
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granulosa cells
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what hormone acts on granulosa cells? what does it do?
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FSH, upregulates aromatase
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what hormone acts on theca cells? what does it do?
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LH, up regulates desmolase which converts cholestrol to androstenedione.
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what is the function of estrogen?
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1.develop genitalia and breast
2. growth of follicle, endometrial proliferation, increased myometrial excitability |
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what is the effect of estrogen on hormones?
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1. upregulation of estrogen, LH, and follicular receptors.
2. feedback inhibition of FSH, LH 3, LH surge 4: prolactin secretion (but blocks action at breast) |
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What is the effect of estrogen on proteins?
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1. increase of HDL
2. decrease of LDL |
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where is progesterone secreted from?
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corpus luteum, placenta, adrenal cortex, testes
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physical functions of progesterone?
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1. stimulates endometrial gland secretions and spiral artery development
2. maitenance of pregnancy 3. decreased myometrial excitability 4. production of think cervical sperm proof mucus 5. increased body temp 6. uterine smooth muscle contractions (preventing contractions) |
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chemcal effects of progesterone?
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1.inhibition of gonadotropins (LH, FSH)
2. decreased estrogen receptor expressivity |
