_____ stimulates breast development in a supportive role with estrogen
#2
What is the major stimulus for oxytocin secretion?_____
#3
As long as lactation continues, _____ is suppressed, due to inhibitory effects of prolactin on GnRH, FSH, and LH
#4
Which hormone remains elevated following parturition?_____
#5
Hypothalamic control of spermatogenesis and testosterone secretion are regulated via the hormone _____
#6
The luminal (epithelial) cell layer of breast tissue is responsible for _____ in the lobules
#7
_____ stimulates milk production in the breast by inducing synthesis of milk components including casein and lactose
#8
Which neuronal populations have the ability to regenerate after injury?
#9
What physiological changes are expected during REM sleep?
Lactation physiology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Lactation physiology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Lactation physiology Flashcard Deck - 9 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ stimulates breast development in a supportive role with estrogen
Answer: Prolactin
Flashcard 2: What is the major stimulus for oxytocin secretion?_____
Answer: Suckling of the breast
Flashcard 3: As long as lactation continues, _____ is suppressed, due to inhibitory effects of prolactin on GnRH, FSH, and LH
Answer: ovulation
Flashcard 4: Which hormone remains elevated following parturition?_____
Answer: Prolactin
Flashcard 5: Hypothalamic control of spermatogenesis and testosterone secretion are regulated via the hormone _____
Answer: GnRH
Flashcard 6: The luminal (epithelial) cell layer of breast tissue is responsible for _____ in the lobules
Answer: milk production
Flashcard 7: _____ stimulates milk production in the breast by inducing synthesis of milk components including casein and lactose
Answer: Prolactin
Flashcard 8: Which neuronal populations have the ability to regenerate after injury?
Answer: PNS, but not CNS
Flashcard 9: What physiological changes are expected during REM sleep?
Answer: extraocular movement
increased HR and BP
penile/clitoral tumescence
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