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| where are estrogen and progesterne produced? |
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A cell in the hilum of the ovary that produces androgens and thus is functionally analogous to an interstitial cell from free dictionary.com |
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What is the follicular phase? |
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| this is when FSH stimulates follicular development and estrogen production. Sensitizes granulosa cells to LH via increases in cAMP. |
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| What is the Leuteal phase |
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| it is when LH stimulates ovulation and formation of the corpus leuteum. which then stimulates the corpus leuteum to secrete estrogen and progesterone. LH also stimulates androgen production in theca cells |
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| it is an activin binding protien which is produced by granulosa cells |
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| Describe the corpus leuteum |
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| it is a transient endocrine organ formed from the remains of the follicle. it produces estradoil inhibin a and progesterone. it is under LH regulation. |
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