Module 3S2 Chemistry of Reproduction

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Explore

To understand the hormonal control of the female reproductive system, it is recommend to first do the reading and then watch the video segments. It is highly recommend that you make your own notes, particularly in the form of a flow chart or concept map, as well as a feedback loop illustrating the menstrual cycle. Store your work in your course folder for review later.

Read

To understand the regulation of the menstrual cycle, read pages 495 to 499, starting with the section titled ‘Sex Hormones and ending with the Female Reproductive System’ on page 499.

Watch and Listen

It is hard to separate female sex hormones from the menstrual cycle, so for the best understanding of the menstrual cycle, it is recommended that you review.

Module 3: Section 2—Lesson 3 Assignment

From the reading and videos you should now understand how the menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones.

Discuss

In the discussion board to which you have access, discuss one, a few, or all of the following questions:

1. What are medication-free ways of helping to have a pain free and/or regular menstrual cycle?
2. Why do females who live together often have menstrual cycles the happen at the same time?