You should know:
 

• What are gonadotropins? How are they different in males and females? What influence do they have?
• What is FSH? What is ICSH?
• What is menarche? What seems to determine the age of onset?
• How many stages are there in the menstrual cycle? What are they? What types of physiological and hormonal changes occur in each?
• What is a follicle?
• What is a hormonal feedback loop? Describe those that occur in the menstrual cycle.
• What is LH?
• What is the endometrium?
• When does ovulation occur? Describe the process.
• What is the corpus luteum?
• Where does fertilization occur? At what point in the menstrual cycle does it occur?
• What is menopause? What are some of the symptoms associated with it? What causes these symptoms?
• What is dysmenorrhea? Describe the two types. What are their causes?
• What is amenorrhea? Describe the two types. What are their causes?
• What is endometriosis? What appears to be it’s cause? Why is it a problem?
• What is pms? Why do some people do not believe it exists?
• What changes occur in men’s sexuality as they get older?

This is not necessarily a complete list of topics covered. Please consult your text and lecture notes for omissions.

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