Examine the following lab specimens, make a clear, labeled drawing, including magnification and answer the following questions:
1. Uterus: This is a mammalian uterus that includes the endomuetrial lining.
a. What is the purpose of the endometrium? When does the endometrium start its cycle of thickening and shedding?
b. Explain the changes that happen to the endometrium during the human menstrual cycle . What are the hormone levels during different times of the cycle? What are some of the symptoms of the shedding stage of the menstrual cycle.
c. Menstruation is a taboo topic in many cultures. How can our society accommodate the symptoms that are associated with the menstrual cycle? Give examples
2. Ovary: Follicle. This slide can show the secondary Oocyte
a. What happens to the developing follicles during the mentsrual cycle?
b. Explain how the priimary follicles compete with each other and also the steps that lead to ovulation.
c. What hormones do the follicles make? Draw the hormone diagram for the follicles and include the anterior pituitary.
3. Ovary: Follicle, corpus luteum
a. What is the corpus luteum?
b. what hormones are made?
4. Blastula:
a. What kind of division is done by the blastula?
b. Explain what a blastopore is and what it becomes in mammals.
