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Hormones and Reproductive Functions Explained

Testosterone is secreted by Leydig cells in the testes, while oestrogen is secreted by granulosa cells of ovarian follicles and the placenta. The combined contraceptive pill contains synthetic oestrogen and progestin, which inhibit ovulation and have side effects like nausea and increased blood clot risk. Key reproductive processes include spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules, the role of progesterone in menstruation, and the implantation of the blastocyst in the uterus.

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Hormones and Reproductive Functions Explained

Testosterone is secreted by Leydig cells in the testes, while oestrogen is secreted by granulosa cells of ovarian follicles and the placenta. The combined contraceptive pill contains synthetic oestrogen and progestin, which inhibit ovulation and have side effects like nausea and increased blood clot risk. Key reproductive processes include spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules, the role of progesterone in menstruation, and the implantation of the blastocyst in the uterus.

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### **33. Who secretes testosterone?

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- **Leydig cells** (interstitial cells in testes).

### **34. Which secrete Oestrogen?**

- **Granulosa cells** of ovarian follicles and placenta.

### **35. At bleeding phase, what is the status of oestrogen and progesterone?**

- **Both are at their lowest levels** (cause endometrial shedding).

### **36. Which hormone affects menses?**

- **Progesterone withdrawal** triggers menstruation.

### **37. Combined contraceptive pill contains which Hormone?**

- **Synthetic oestrogen + progestin**.

### **38. Effect of contraceptive pill?**

- Inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, thins endometrium.

### **39. Drawback of contraceptive pills?**

- Side effects: nausea, weight gain, increased risk of blood clots.

### **40. What effect occurs if gonads are removed as contraception?**

- **Sterilization**: Loss of gamete production and sex hormone secretion.

### **41. Write two parts of ovary**

- **Cortex** (contains follicles) and **Medulla** (vascular tissue).

### **42. Parts of uterus**

- **Fundus, body, cervix**.


### **43. Why do testes descend into the scrotum?**

- To maintain **2–3°C lower temperature** than body for spermatogenesis.

### **44. At what stage is the mammalian embryo implanted in the uterus?**

- **Blastocyst** (5–7 days post-fertilization).

### **45. Why does Cortical reaction occur?**

- To prevent **polyspermy** by hardening the zona pellucida after sperm entry.

### **46. Which part of Blastocyst is destined to become embryo?**

- **Inner cell mass (ICM)**.

### **47. What is Corpus luteum?**

- Temporary endocrine structure formed from the ruptured follicle, secreting **progesterone**.

### **48. Which Antibody can cross placenta and which is present in Colostrum?**

- **IgG** (crosses placenta); **IgA** (dominant in colostrum).

### **49. Site for Spermatogenesis**

- **Seminiferous tubules** of testes.

### **50. Which part of male reproductive system stores sperm?**

- **Epididymis**.

### **51. Which part of sperm helps to penetrate ovum?**

- **Acrosome** (contains enzymes to digest zona pellucida).

### **52. Where does fertilization take place?**

- **Ampulla of the oviduct (fallopian tube)**.


### **53. Where are Leydig cells located?**

- **Interstitial spaces between seminiferous tubules** in testes.

### **54. Which hormone stimulates development of corpus luteum?**

- **LH (Luteinizing Hormone)**.

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### **Key Notes:**

- **LH surge** triggers ovulation.

- **Progesterone** sustains pregnancy; its drop causes menstruation.

- **Spermatogenesis** occurs in seminiferous tubules; **oogenesis** starts in fetal life.

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