Anatomy & Physiology of the Reproductive System

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Answer the following questions and include your references.

  1. Students’ answers should include the following and explain each hormone’s functions related to women’s health.
  • GnRH
  • FSH
  • LH
  • Estrogen
  • Progesterone

2. Students’ answers should include the following:

  • Ovarian cycle and events associated with each phase
    • Follicular phase
    • Ovulation
    • Luteal phase
  • Endometrial cycle and events associated with each phase
    • Proliferative phase
    • Secretory phase
    • Ischemic phase
    • Menstrual phase

3. Students’ answers should include the following:

  •  Ovaries
  • Testes

Topic 2

       Discussion Post- Anatomy & Physiology of the Reproductive System

  1. Differentiate the structures and functions of the major external and internal female genital organs.
  2. Outline the phases of the menstrual cycle, the dominant hormones involved, and the changes taking place in each phase.
  3. Identify external and internal male reproductive structures and the function of each in hormonal regulation.