1. Biology 30 Hormonal Control of Reproduction
Conception, Pregnancy, Development, Birth

2. Did You Know?
Whistling is rated the number one subconcious way to attract the opposite sex

3. Hormonal Control of Reproduction
Male Reproductive System Control
Testosterone
Primary Function
Stimulate spermatogenesis
Secondary Function
Maturation of testes and penis
Sex drive
Facial hair
Body hair
Deeper voice
Increased muscle strength
Body oil secretion -- acne

4. Hormonal Control of the Testes
Hypothalamus releases
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
Stimulates pituitary to release LH & FSH
Pituitary releases
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Stimulates spermatogenesis by seminiferous tubules
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Stimulates testosterone production by interstitial cells
Indirectly stimulates spermatogenesis because testosterone is required for sperm production.

5. Hormonal Control of the Testes
LH, FSH, and GnRH concentrations in the blood are controlled by negative feedback systems

6. Not enough
testosterone
in the blood.
GnRH LH
FSH
Testes

7. Not enough
testosterone
in the blood.
GnRH
ICSH
FSH
Testes

8. Testosterone production
Not enough
testosterone
in the blood.
GnRH
ICSH
Testosterone production
Spermatogenesis
FSH

9. Testosterone production
GnRH
Testosterone
ICSH
FSH
Inhibin
Testosterone production
Spermatogenesis

11. Believe it or not…
Simon (Sime-one), Tom Green, Nick Fitio, (Calgary Flames) John Kruk, (Phillies) Hitler and Napoleon were missing one testicle.

12. Hormonal Control of Female Reproduction
 Hypothalamus - produces releasing GnRH
Anterior Pituitary – secrete gonadotropic hormones.
FSH - follicle stimulating hormone.
LH - luteinizing hormone.
Ovaries - secrete the female sex hormones.
Estrogen –thickening of uterine lining
Progesterone – matures/maintains uterine lining

13. Hormonal Control of Reproduction
FSH is released from AP
Start the ripening of ovum within follicle
Estrogen is produced by follicle
Development of endometrium for possible pregnancy
Feedback to hypothalamus to inhibit FSH and release LH

14. Hormonal Control of Reproduction
LH surge on day 14
Stimulates ovulation
Conversion of follicle into corpus luteum
Progesterone production
Continued development of endometrium
Feedback to inhibit release of LH

15. Hormonal Control of Reproduction
If no fertilization
Degeneration of corpus luteum
Drop in hormone level

16. Menstruation
The four phases

19. Four Phases of Menstruation
1. Flow Phase (Menstrual Phase)
Start of bleeding marks Day 1 of phase
Shedding of the endometrium (uterine lining)
Average = 4-5 days
Sometimes up to 8 days
Occurs due to low hormone levels

20. 1

21. Four Phases of Menstruation
Follicular Phase
Occurs during day 6-13
Period of repair and thickening of endometrium.

23. Four Phases of Menstruation
Follicular Phase
Occurs during day 6-13
Period of repair and thickening of endometrium.
FSH from the pituitary promotes follicle development in the ovary.

25. Four Phases of Menstruation
Follicular Phase
Occurs during day 6-13
Period of repair and thickening of endometrium.
WHY??
FSH from the pituitary promotes follicle development in the ovary.
As follicle develops it produces estrogen,
thickening of the uterine lining
LH production increase
FSH production decrease

26. FSH
Decrease

27. Four Phases of Menstruation
Ovulation Phase
LH causes ovulation to occur on day 14.
Secondary oocyte is released from the follicle/ovary.

29. Four Phases of Menstruation
Luteal Phase
Final preparation of endometrium to receive the fertilized ovum
LH stimulates development of the Corpus Luteum.
causes progesterone levels to increase.

31. Four Phases of Menstruation
Luteal Phase
Final preparation of endometrium to receive the fertilized ovum
LH stimulates development of the Corpus Luteum.
causes progesterone levels to increase.
Estrogen and progesterone inhibit GnRH, thereby decreasing LH and FSH levels.
This low level of hormones initiates the flow phase.

32. GnRH

33. Builds
Uterine
Lining
Maintains
Uterine
Lining
Ovulation &
Corpus Luteum
Formation

35. Menopause The end of a woman’s reproductive years
Between ages of 45 – 55
Ovaries no longer respond to FSH & LH from AP
Ovaries do not produce estrogen or progesterone
Marked by circulatory irregularities (hot flashes), dizziness, insomnia, sleepiness, depression
Hormone replacement therapy may help.

36. Did You Know?
Lions will have sex over 500 times with one mate. This is to ensure fertilization.

37. Fertilization Pregnancy Development Birth

38. Sperm

39. Sperm travels at .001 miles per hour.
Did You Know?
Sperm travels at .001 miles per hour.

41. 3 Steps of Fertilization
Capacitating
Acidic environment of the female reproductive tract causes small pores to open in the acrosome (“enzyme-loaded” head) of the sperm

42. Acrosome

43. 3 Steps of Fertilization
Capacitating
Acidic environment of the female reproductive tract causes small pores to open in the acrosome (“enzyme-loaded” head) of the sperm
Acrosomal reaction
Enzymes released from acrosome digest the outer membrane surrounding the egg cell

44. Steps of Fertilization
A single sperm cell fuses with the plasma membrane of ovum
Head passes into the cytoplasm
Electrochemical reaction in egg
Makes membrane impermeable to other sperm

45. Fertilization must occur within a very short window of opportunity.
Egg is only fertile for hours
Sperm are only fertile for 48 hours
Sex (copulation) must occur no more than 48 hours before or 15 hours after ovulation

46. NO KIDDING
Italian physicians promotes having regular sex with the same partner because it is good for digestion. He also states that having casual sex with many partners can cause indigestion.  

47. Pregnancy If pregnancy is established, menstruation does not occur.
Fertilized egg is called a zygote.
Once cell division brings the total cell count to around 8, it is called a blastocyst.
Takes 3-5 days for blastocyst to travel through oviduct to uterus.
Blastocyst must implant into endometrium
Occurs 2-4 days after reaching the uterus

48. Zygote

49. Cleavage

50. Blastocyst

51. Pregnancy
During implantation, the blastocyst produces a hormone called HCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Prevents degeneration of corpus luteum
Stimulates corpus luteum to increase progesterone secretion
Maintains uterine lining
Prevents contractions
Pregnancy test detects HCG in the urine of women.
“Turns the stick blue”

52. Pregnancy
Tissue grows out from the embryo and mingles with endometrium to form placenta
A disc-shaped organ
Size of dinner plate
Weighs less than 1 kg.
Contains maternal & fetal blood vessels
NO mixing of maternal and fetal blood!!
Diffusion of gasses, nutrients, & wastes
Continues production of HCG, estrogen, progesterone
Maintains endometrium
Corpus luteum not needed – dissolves

53. Embryo remains firmly attached to placenta by umbilical cord.
Pregnancy
Progesterone & estrogen have a negative feedback effect on the hypothalamus
No secretion of FSH
No secretion of LH
No new follicles mature
Embryo remains firmly attached to placenta by umbilical cord.

54. Umbilical cord Contains: 2 fetal arteries One fetal vein
Pregnancy
Umbilical cord
Contains:
2 fetal arteries
Fetus to placenta
One fetal vein
Placenta to fetus

57. Also called parturition 38 – 42 weeks from conception
Childbirth
Also called parturition
38 – 42 weeks from conception
Average = 40 weeks
Three stages of childbirth
Labour
Delivery
Afterbirth

58. Childbirth Labour Delivery Involuntary
Rhythmic contractions of the uterus
Causes cervix to open
Diameter = 10 cm
Delivery
Involuntary uterine contractions
Conscious abdominal contractions
Mother forces baby out through cervix and vagina

59. Afterbirth Immediately after delivery
Childbirth
Afterbirth
Immediately after delivery
Blood vessels in placenta contract
Placenta separates from uterine wall
Expelled by muscle contractions

60. Childbirth Why?? Nobody totally knows.
Baby plays some role in the timing.
Progesterone decreases
Allows uterus to contract
Oxytocin from posterior pituitary
Stimulates stronger uterine contractions
Relaxin
produced by placenta
Causes ligaments of pelvis to loosen
Larger passageway for baby

61. Scared of Childbirth?? Did You Know?
Human birth control pills work on gorillas.
Erotodromomania is the abnormal impulse to travel to escape painful sexual situations.   
Genophobia- Fear of sex.   
Heterophobia- Fear of the opposite sex.
 Erotophobia- Fear of sexual questions.   

62. But Did You Know That…
The bonobo monkeys use sex (and/or sexual favors) to placate members of their social group instead of grooming. They are one of the few species of animals (humans being another) that have sex out of season and for fun.

63. Lactation
During pregnancy, high levels of estrogen and progesterone prepare the breasts for milk production
Each breast has about 20 milk glands
Connect to the nipple by ducts
Breast enlarges during pregnancy in preparation for lactation
Expulsion of the placenta causes the mother's pituitary to secrete prolactin,
Initiates lactation

64. Prolactin inhibits the release of LH
Lactation
Prolactin inhibits the release of LH
menstrual cycle is suppressed in nursing mothers
The high estrogen and progesterone levels during pregnancy are thought to inhibit release of prolactin

65. The first fluid formed by the mammary glands is colostrum,
Lactation
The first fluid formed by the mammary glands is colostrum,
Thick
contains lactose and milk proteins,
lacks fat
after a few days, milk is produced
Oxytocin is released from hypothalamus when infant suckles
Causes milk to be released from mammary glands

66. Biology 30 Yet to come… Embryonic Development
Birth Control Technologies
STD Effect on Reproductive Systems

67. A blastocyst Fetal Development embeds in the uterine wall
Consists of cells of the future embryo
Surrounded by a sphere of cells
Embryonic membrane (extra-embryonic membrane)
Support the developing embryo

68. Amnion Fetal Development Innermost embryonic membrane Next to baby
Fluid-filled sac that cushions the baby

69. Chorion Outermost membrane Part of the placenta Secretes HCG
Fetal Development
Chorion
Outermost membrane
Part of the placenta
Secretes HCG

70. Umbilical cord Fetal Development Connection between mother and baby
Belly-button to placenta
Carries baby’s blood to and from placenta

71. Embryonic Development
Placenta (review)
A disc-shaped organ
Size of dinner plate
Contains maternal & fetal blood vessels
NO mixing of maternal and fetal blood!!
Diffusion of gasses, nutrients, & wastes
Continues production of HCG, estrogen, progesterone

73. Embryonic Development
A blastocyst undergoes gastrulation
Series of cell movements and shape changes
Produces an embryo with 3 cellular layers
Ectoderm
Outer layer of cells
Will become skin and nervous system
Mesoderm
Middle layer of cells
Skeleton, muscles gonads, kidneys, circulatory system
Endoderm
Inner layer of cells
Liver, pancreas, lungs, lining of digestive tract

75. Human Gestation
The 40 Week Journey

76. 1st Trimester Human Gestation
From fertilization to end of 3rd month (0 – 13 weeks)
Zygote begins cell division as it moves down oviduct
Becomes blastocyst and implants in uterus

77. Human Gestation 1st Trimester Development of body organs
Heart starts beating by week 4
Week 7, testosterone begins to be secreted if a Y-chromosome is present
This testosterone causes development of testes.

78. 1st Trimester Human Gestation
By week-8 all major structures of the adult are present (in basic form)
Embryo is now called a fetus
Embryo is most sensitive during first trimester
Due to rapid development
Sensitive to radiation and drugs

79. Fertilization

80. 6 weeks

81. 7 weeks

82. 8 Weeks

83. 8 weeks

84. 10 Weeks

85. 11 Weeks

86. 11 Weeks

87. 14 Weeks

88. 2nd Trimester Fetus grows rapidly To about 30 cm Quite active
Human Gestation
2nd Trimester
Fetus grows rapidly
To about 30 cm
Quite active
Hair begins to develop
Cartilage of skeleton is replaced by bone

89. 18 weeks

90. The Hand Picture
May 2, 2000
USA Today

91. An Amazing Story -- Aug.19, 1999
Samuel Armas' tiny hand grips Dr. Joseph P. Bruner's finger just as Bruner finishes returning him to his mother's womb.
Bruner, director of fetal diagnosis and treatment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville), was performing a cutting-edge procedure on the 21-week-old fetus.
The procedure on Samuel took about an hour.

92. An Amazing Story -- Aug.19, 1999
Bruner and Samuel's parents hope the surgery will alleviate the effects of spina bifida, a disabling birth defect in one or two of every 1,000 babies born.
Because fetuses undergoing this procedure are so young -- Samuel could not survive outside his mother's womb -- this kind of surgery is gaining attention nationwide from the medical community and the media.

93. An Amazing Story -- Aug.19, 1999
During the procedure, surgeons remove the uterus from the mother, drain the amniotic fluid, perform surgery on the tiny fetus, replace everything and put the entire package back inside the mother.
Dr. Bruner said regarding the picture, "The baby did not reach out," Bruner says. "The baby was anesthetized. The baby was not aware of what was going on."

94. An Amazing Story -- Aug.19, 1999
Bruner says he saw the hand "sort of pop up in the incision" on the womb, and he "reached over and picked it up."
Samuel, now nearly 5 months old [may 2, 2000], & is “developing normally and hitting his monthly milestones. He smiles often and is nearly sitting up on his own.”
It will take years to know how much difference the surgery made, but Alex Armas [father] says he's happy the photo has been seen by millions.

95. Samuel Armas 21 weeks

96. Human Gestation 3rd Trimester Rapid growth of fetus To about 53 cm
3-3.5 kg
Fetal activity decreases
Less room to move
Fully mature
Ready for birth

114. Quick Review

115. Quick Review

116. Birth Control

117. Birth Control Sterilization
Most effective
In males vas deferens is cut off and sealed
Only effects sperm content of semen so minimal side effects
In females tubal ligation or cutting of the oviducts
Disadvantages of sterilization - hard to reverse

118. Quick Review

119. Birth Control
"The pill"
A combination of estrogen and progesterone given for 21 days of the 28 day cycle
Effectively shuts down FSH and LH production so follicles do not develop.
Many of the early problems have been sorted out but side effects possible

120. Birth Control – barrier methods
Diaphragms, cervical caps, vaginal sponges, condoms
Condom
fits over the penis and prevents semen from entering the female;
Diaphragm
which fits over the cervix and prevents semen from entering the uterus
both of these methods are more reliable when used in conjunction with a spermicidal foam or jelly

121. Birth Control – barrier methods
IUD
Inter-Utarian Device
placed in the uterus by a physician,
prevent implantation of the blastocyst in the endometrium.
Best for women who have had one pregnancy, middle to older and are at low risk for STD’s

123. "Natural family planning"
Birth Control
"Natural family planning"
Requires knowledge of the day of ovulation
If known, can avoid the 4 days either side of ovulation to account for unusually long -lived sperm or eggs.
Women need exceptionally regular cycles to be effective
"Basal" body temperature measurements (T rises at ovulation), vaginal pH measurements (more alkaline), mucus thickness can help determine time ovulation.

124. Birth Control "Morning after pill“
Most are essentially a controlled overdose of normal birth control pills
RU-486 now distributed by Planned Parenthood.
Blocks progesterone receptors causing uterine lining to slough off taking embryo with it.
Many people have ethical problems with these pills since they remove fertilized eggs.
i.e. after "conception" has occurred.
“abortion pill”

125. Reproductive Technologies
Ultrasound
the use of high-frequency sound waves to visualize the fetus
Amniocentesis
a long needle is used to remove a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus,
fetal cells in the fluid are cultured for 2 to 4 weeks and then analyzed for chromosomal defects and other genetic disorders

126. Amniocentesis

127. Reproductive Technologies
Chorionic Villi Sampling (CVS)
a small sample of tissue is removed from the chorion,
the fetal part of the placenta.
Can be performed earlier in the pregnancy than amniocentesis
results can be obtained within a few days
greater risk of spontaneous abortion from CVS than from amniocentesis
ethical considerations: essentially all detectable fetal disorders remain untreatable in the uterus, and many cannot be corrected even after birth

128. Reproductive Technologies
In Vitro Fertilization
ova can be surgically removed from a woman whose oviducts are blocked
These are fertilized in a petri dish in a laboratory
The resulting embryos can than be inserted into the woman's uterus (or into a surrogate mother's uterus)
Ethical considerations: post-menopausal woman can now have children; in surrogacy, who is the legal mother???
A-la Phoebe from “Friends”

129. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted from one person to another primarily by contact of the genital organs during sexual activity.

130. Crabs

131. Epididimitis
Swelling
Behind Testes

132. Genital Warts

133. Syphilis

134. Gonorrhea
No Arrow
Necessary

135. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Syphilis
caused by a spirochete bacterium.
The first symptoms of syphilis may go undetected because they are very mild and disappear spontaneously.
The initial symptom is a chancre;
usually a painless open sore that usually appears on the penis or near the mouth, anus, or on the hands.

136. Syphilis
may go on to more advanced stages, including a transient rash and, eventually, serious involvement of the heart and central nervous system.
The full course of the disease can take years.
Penicillin remains the most effective drug to treat people with syphilis.

141. Initial Chancre on Hand

142. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Gonorrhea
discharge from the vagina or penis
“Ooooze”
and painful or difficult urination.
The most common and serious complications occur in women and, these complications include PID, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.
Historically, penicillin has been used to treat gonorrhea, but in the last decade, four types of antibiotic resistance have emerged.
New antibiotics or combinations of drugs must be used to treat these penicillin resistant strains.

143. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chlamydia
many cases involve no symptoms and therefore infected persons may not seek medical treatment.
This infection is now the most common of all bacterial STD's, with an estimated 4 to 8 million new cases occurring each year.
In both men and women
abnormal genital discharge
burning with urination
In women, untreated chlamydial infection may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease,
one of the most common causes of ectopic pregnancy and infertility in women.

144. Chlamydia
Many people with chlamydial infection, however, have few or no symptoms of infection.
Once diagnosed with chlamydial infection, a person can be treated with antibiotics

145. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Genital herpes
Affects an estimated 60 million Americans.
Approximately 500,000 new cases of this incurable viral infection develop annually.
Caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV).
painful blisters or open sores in the genital area.
These may be preceded by a tingling or burning sensation in the legs, buttocks, or genital region.
The herpes sores usually disappear within two to three weeks, but the virus remains in the body for life and the lesions may recur from time to time.

146. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Genital herpes
Severe or frequently recurrent genital herpes is treated with one of several antiviral drugs that are available by prescription.
These drugs help control the symptoms but do not eliminate the herpes virus from the body.
Suppressive antiviral therapy can be used to prevent occurrences and perhaps transmission.
Women who acquire genital herpes during pregnancy can transmit the virus to their babies.
Untreated HSV infection in newborns can result in mental retardation and death.

147. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
First reported in the United States in1981.
It is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
a virus that destroys the body's ability to fight off infection.
An estimated 900,000 people in the United States are currently infected with HIV.
People who have AIDS are very susceptible to many life-threatening diseases (called opportunistic infections) and to certain forms of cancer.
Transmission of the virus primarily occurs during sexual activity and by sharing needles used to inject intravenous drugs.

148. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Genital warts
Caused by human papillomavirus,
a virus related to the virus that causes common skin warts.
Genital warts usually first appear as small, hard painless bumps in the vaginal area, on the penis, or around the anus.
If untreated, they may grow and develop a fleshy, cauliflower-like appearance.
Genital warts infect an estimated 1 million Americans each year.
In addition to genital warts, certain high-risk types of HPV cause cervical cancer and other genital cancers.
Genital warts are treated with a topical drug (applied to the skin), by freezing, or if they recur, with injections of a type of interferon.
If the warts are very large, they can be removed by surgery.

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