BIOL 261 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Chromosome, Mediastinum Testis, Follicular Phase
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Increase growth of body hair: enlargement of the larynx and thickening of the vocal folds, thickening of the skin. Increase muscular growth: thickening and strengthening of bones. Male sex hormones (androgen: as the concentration of testosterone in the blood increases, the hypothalamus becomes inhibited (less gnrh) less lh testosterone decreases, as the blood testosterone concentration drops, the hypothalamus becomes less inhibited (more gnrh) more lh testosterone increases. Accessory (secondary) sex organs (internal): nurture & transport sperm. 22. 5 hormonal control of female reproductive functions: the primary source of estrogen in a nonpregnant female is the ovaries, although adipose tissues also synthesizes some estrogen from adrenal androgens. & pituitary hormones: hypothalamus: gonadotropin-releasing hormones (gnrh) that enter blood vessels and triggers the anterior pituitary gland, pituitary gland secretes gonadotropins: Increased deposition of adipose tissues in the subcutaneous layer generally and in the breast, thighs, and buttocks. 23. 2 pregnancy and the prenatal period: pregnancy: the presence of a developing offspring in the uterus.