HLSC 2P50 Study Guide - Final Guide: Egg Cell, Menopause, Sexual Dysfunction
24 Jan 2017
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Ferm: people who have ovaries, but who have some aspects of male genitalia, also known as female pseudohermaprodites. Whitten effect: occurs when male pheromones stimulate synchronous estrus in a female population, has an effect in all mammals. Inhibin: produced by the ovaries, regulates ovarian cycle- in response to fsh, Endometriosis: a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain. Failure rate: frequence in which a system fails (contraceptives) perfect vs. typical use. Pheromones: biochemical secretions that act on another person (not enough research to prove that this works in humans) Triphasic pill: birth control pill, constant estrogen with three levels of progesterone. Hyalurenidase: released by the sperm and helps to thin the zona to allow the sperm to attach to the egg and begin fertilization (protein enzyme)- breaks through the gelatinous layer. First stage labour: few hours to a day, and from first contraction ranging from 15-
