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प्रश्न
What role does pituitary gonadotropins play during follicular and ovulatory phases of menstrual cycle? Explain the shifts in steroidal secretions.
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उत्तर
Menstrual cycle is regulated by hypothalamus through the pituitary gland. At the end of menstrual phase, the pituitary FSH gradually increases resulting in follicular development within the ovaries. As the follicles mature, Estrogen secretion increases resulting in a surge in (FSHe and LH) The surge of LH15 responsible for ovulation. LH also gonadotropins induces luteinisation. This leading to the formation of corpus luteum. Corpus luteum secretes progesterone and source estrogen which help in maintaining the interine endometrium for implantation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name and explain the role of the inner and middle walls of the human uterus.
Define Menarche.
Write the answers to the following questions by observing the figure below.
- What does the figure above show?
- Which organs are involved in this process?
- Which hormones are involved in this process?
- After how many days do these changes happen again?
- Explain your opinion about the statement that a woman's body is impure while the above process is going on.
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Rahini and her parents were watching a television programme. An advertisement flashed on the screen which was promoting the use of sanitary napkins. Rahini’s parents suddenly changed the channel, but she objected to her parents and explained the need and importance of such an advertisement.
What is first menstruation called? When does it occur?
Find the wrongly matched pair.
Match the Columns.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | Proliferative phase | a. | Breakdown of the endometrial lining |
| ii. | Secretory phase | b. | Follicular phase |
| iii. | Menstruation | c. | Luteal phase |
When does the following step take place?
Secretion of progesterone by corpus luteum is initiated by ______.
Ovulation in the human female normally takes place during the menstrual cycle ______.
Corpus luteum develops from ______.
A biology student after studying the different levels of hormones during the menstrual cycle was comparing 2 subjects (Patients). A table was created after looking at the levels of hormones A and B for Subjects 1 and 2. Read the information in the table and answer the question that follows.
| HORMONE A | HORMONE B | |
| Subject 1 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | Falls down during the luteal phase. |
| Subject 2 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | The level is maintained high in the luteal phase. |
The peak observed in Subject 1 and 2 is due to ______
A biology student after studying the different levels of hormones during the menstrual cycle was comparing 2 subjects (Patients). A table was created after looking at the levels of hormones A and B for Subjects 1 and 2. Read the information in the table and answer the question that follows.
| HORMONE A | HORMONE B | |
| Subject 1 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | Falls down during the luteal phase. |
| Subject 2 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | The level is maintained high in the luteal phase. |
Subject 2 has a higher level of hormone B, which is ______
Define ovulation.
Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of ______.
The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called:
The menstrual cycle begins with ______
Why are menstrual cycles absent during pregnancy?
What are the events taking place in the ovary and uterus during follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Write a short note on Secretory Phase.
The enlarged mature follicle bursts to release the egg.
