2.  Discuss the primary functions of the ovary.

 

3.  Describe the chemistry of the estrogens and progesterones.

 

4.  Discuss the effects of estrogen on the female sex organs, breasts and skin.

 

5.  Discuss the intercellular effects of estrogen homeones.

 

6.  Discuss the effects of progesterone on the uterus, fallopian tubes, and breasts.

 

7.  Describe the ovulation process and discuss the roles of FSH and LH in the events leading up to ovulation.  Particularly discuss the importance of the surge of LH just before ovulation.

 

8.  Disuss the formation of the corpus luteum, its role in secreting progesterone and estrogen and the effects these hormones extert.  Discuss how this secretion is controlled by LH.

 

9.  Describe the organization of the uterine wall.

 

10.  Describe each of the three phases of the uterine cycle (use a 28 day cycle).

 

11.  Describe the monthly changes in the uterine endometrium and discuss the roles of estrogen and progesterone in controlling the endometrial  cycle.

 

12.  Describe the sequential changes in the endometrium that causes menstruation and discuss the hormonal events that regulate the menstrual cycle.

 

13.  List and summarize the important steps in the ovarian cycle and discuss the hormonal events that regulate the cycle.

 

14.  Define the term mittelschmerz.

 

15.  Discuss the importance of the pituitary and hypothalamus in female reproductive function.

 

16.   Discuss what triggers puberty in females.

 

17.  Briefly describe the structure of vagina and discuss its three primary functions.

 

18.  Explain the importance of maintaining an acidic pH in the vagina and name the cells and subtrate that establishes this pH.

 

19.  Trace the path a drop of milk would take from production to the baby.

 

20.  Discuss how hormones and the nervous system control milk production and lactation.  Be sure to discuss how this is a positive feedback mechanism.

 

21. Name the eight ligaments that hold the breasts in place.

 

22.  Discuss the effects of aging on the female reproductive system.

 

23.  Describe the various types of contraception available for male and females and explain how they work.

 

24.  Explain why it is easier for females to get cystitis than males.

 

25.   Discuss how the elimination of testosterone would affect a women's ovarian cycle.

 

26.  Discuss the role of the autonomic nervous system in female erection, lubrication and orgasm.

 

27.  Discuss how a woman can identify when she will be fertile during the sexual cycle.

 

28.  Discuss the importance of the perineum and episiotomies during childbirth.

 

29.  Compare and contrast menarche, perimenopause and menopause.

 

30.  Discuss how the female reproductive system differs functionally from all the other systems of the body.

 

Discuss each of the following clinical conditions or procedures in the woman:  

31.  pap smear, 

32.  hysteroscopy, 

33.  mammography, 

34.  tubal ligation, 

35.  hysterectomy,  

36.  masectomy,  

37.  amennorhea, 

38.  breast cancer, 

39.  premenstrual bleeding, 

40.  hypogonadism, 

41.  hypersecretion of the ovaries, 

42.  infertility, 

43. 

lymphogranuloma,