29 Questions
What is a risk factor for developing bladder cancer?
Family history of bladder cancer
What is a symptom of Turner syndrome in females?
Infertility
What is a characteristic of Klinefelter syndrome?
Additional copy of the X chromosome
What is a symptom of Klinefelter syndrome in males?
Gynecomastia
What is a common feature of both Turner and Klinefelter syndromes?
Infertility
What hormone activates Sertoli cells?
FSH
What is the main function of Sertoli cells?
To provide structural and biochemical support to germ cells
What type of junctions do Sertoli cells form with developing sperm cells?
Adherens and Gap junctions
Which hormone stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone?
LH
What is the embryonic structure crucial for the development of the head and neck?
Pharyngeal apparatus
How many components does the pharyngeal apparatus have?
3
What is the primary function of progesterone in relation to the uterine lining?
To promote the thickening and maintenance of the uterine lining
What is the most common type of breast cancer tumor?
Adenocarcinoma
What is a common way breast cancer can spread to other parts of the body?
By way of the lymphatic system and bloodstream
Which of the following factors is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer?
Breastfeeding
What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
To store and mature sperm
Which organs produce female sex hormones in the female reproductive system?
Ovaries
What is the classification of ovarian tumors based on?
Cell type of origin
What stimulates the release of LH from the pituitary gland?
Estrogen levels
What is the function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
To produce seminal fluid
What is the pathway of sperm during ejaculation?
Seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, penis
What is the function of the uterine tubes in the female reproductive system?
To receive the ovum from the ovary and provide a site for fertilization
What is the function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?
To secrete the majority of the fluid in semen
Which muscle is NOT associated with the 1st pharyngeal pouch?
Cricothyroid
What is the derivative of the 2nd pharyngeal pouch?
Lining of the palatine tonsils
Which artery is associated with the 4th pharyngeal pouch?
Right subclavian artery
What is the incidence of cleft lip and palate in the United States?
1 in 1,600
Which of the following is NOT derived from the 3rd pharyngeal pouch?
Stylohyoid process
What is the derivative of the 6th pharyngeal pouch?
Intrinsic muscles of the larynx
Learn about the risk factors of bladder cancer, including age, gender, family history, and more. Also, explore the symptoms of Turner syndrome, a genetic condition that affects females.
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