Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Cryptorchidism, Allosome, Ejaculatory Duct

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Corey Isaacs

Document Summary

Prenatal period the time from conception to birth. Hypothalamus a small region of the brain that is important in regulating many body functions, including the functioning of the sex hormones. Pituitary gland also known as the master gland, a small endocrine gland located on the lower side of the brain below the hypothalamus: important in regulating levels of sex hormones. Sex hormone system in males: the pituitary produces several hormones, two important ones include: Follicle-stimulating hormone (fsh) stimulates the follicle development in females and sperm production in males. Luteinizing hormone (lh) regulates estrogen secretion and ovum development in the female and testosterone in the male. The menstrual cycle: humans have menstrual cycles while other species of mammals have estrous cycles, differences include: Estrous cycles don"t involve much bleeding, only slight spotting. Ovulation only occurs while the animal is in heat, or while they have slight spotting, where the menstrual cycle occurs between periods of menstruation.