Endocrinology I:  Reproductive Endocrinology

Class 21

Hormonal axis

Primary follicles

Graafian follicle

Ovulation

Ovary

Oviduct

Uterus

Ovum

Fimbriae

Granulosa cells

Myometrium

Endometrium

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Lutenizing hormone (LH)

Corpus luteum

Menstrual cycle

Follicular phase

Luteal phase

Menses

Proliferation phase

Secretory phase

Estradiol

Progesterone

Negative feedback

Positive feedback