OCRINE SYSTEM Overview

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts from the OCRINE SYSTEM lecture, including hormonal functions, reproductive anatomy, and physiological processes.

Thalamus

A brain structure that relays sensory information and regulates consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Releasing Hormones

Hormones that promote the secretion of other hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

Hormone Action Interference

Substances or conditions that can block or interfere with the action of hormones.

Reproductive Development

Processes involving the maturation of the reproductive system and the ability to reproduce.

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms.

Testes

Male reproductive organs that produce sperm and hormones such as testosterone.

Scrotum

The pouch of skin containing the testicles, which regulates their temperature.

Semen Transport Pathways

Routes including the epididymis and vas deferens through which sperm travel.

Fimbria

Finger-like projections on the end of the fallopian tubes that help guide the egg from the ovaries.

Uterine Tube

A tube through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the uterus.

Melatonin

A hormone that regulates sleep and seasonal biological rhythms.

Seasonal Breeding Timing

The timing of reproductive cycles in relation to seasons, often influenced by environmental factors.