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What role does estrogen play in ovarian function?
What role does estrogen play in ovarian function?
During which phase does the feedback mechanism involving inhibin primarily occur?
During which phase does the feedback mechanism involving inhibin primarily occur?
What is the primary function of inhibin produced by granulosa cells?
What is the primary function of inhibin produced by granulosa cells?
What is the sequence of hormonal interactions leading to ovulation during the late follicular phase?
What is the sequence of hormonal interactions leading to ovulation during the late follicular phase?
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What effect does progesterone have during the feedback mechanism involving FSH?
What effect does progesterone have during the feedback mechanism involving FSH?
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What role does estrogen have in relation to granulosacells?
What role does estrogen have in relation to granulosacells?
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What is the primary role of LH in the ovulatory cycle?
What is the primary role of LH in the ovulatory cycle?
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What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FH) in relation to granulosacells?
What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FH) in relation to granulosacells?
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What happens to FSH levels as the luteal phase progresses?
What happens to FSH levels as the luteal phase progresses?
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Which substance acts as a precursor to progesterone in the hormonal cascade?
Which substance acts as a precursor to progesterone in the hormonal cascade?
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How does low FH affect estrogen levels?
How does low FH affect estrogen levels?
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Which statement correctly describes the feedback mechanism involved?
Which statement correctly describes the feedback mechanism involved?
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What is the relationship between progesterone and estrogen in the hormonal pathway?
What is the relationship between progesterone and estrogen in the hormonal pathway?
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During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the ovum rupture?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the ovum rupture?
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What is confirmed about the conversion of androgen in granulosacells?
What is confirmed about the conversion of androgen in granulosacells?
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What effect does the decrease of FSH have on the hormonal cycle?
What effect does the decrease of FSH have on the hormonal cycle?
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What happens to granulosacells' activity as estrogen levels rise?
What happens to granulosacells' activity as estrogen levels rise?
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What role does LH play in relation to inhibin and FSH?
What role does LH play in relation to inhibin and FSH?
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Which effect does FH have under low estrogen conditions?
Which effect does FH have under low estrogen conditions?
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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between aromatase and estrogen?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between aromatase and estrogen?
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What occurs when granulosacells produce sufficient aromatase?
What occurs when granulosacells produce sufficient aromatase?
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What is the primary feedback effect of growing estrogen levels?
What is the primary feedback effect of growing estrogen levels?
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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
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What role does the SRY gene play in sexual development?
What role does the SRY gene play in sexual development?
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Which organ connects the cervix to the vagina?
Which organ connects the cervix to the vagina?
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Which external genitalia structure is homologous to the penis?
Which external genitalia structure is homologous to the penis?
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What is testosterone converted to by the enzyme aromatase?
What is testosterone converted to by the enzyme aromatase?
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What causes the development of male external genitalia?
What causes the development of male external genitalia?
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During which phase is estrogen level low, triggering menses?
During which phase is estrogen level low, triggering menses?
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What role does progesterone play in the female menstrual cycle?
What role does progesterone play in the female menstrual cycle?
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What is the function of seminal vesicles in males?
What is the function of seminal vesicles in males?
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What is the precursor to progesterone?
What is the precursor to progesterone?
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Which ducts are formed due to the absence of testosterone in females?
Which ducts are formed due to the absence of testosterone in females?
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What happens to the testes during male embryonic development?
What happens to the testes during male embryonic development?
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What is the role of inhibin in the hormonal regulation during the luteal phase?
What is the role of inhibin in the hormonal regulation during the luteal phase?
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During which phase do progesterone levels peak and provide strong negative feedback?
During which phase do progesterone levels peak and provide strong negative feedback?
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What occurs to the corpus luteum if pregnancy does not happen?
What occurs to the corpus luteum if pregnancy does not happen?
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Which hormonal changes occur during the late luteal phase?
Which hormonal changes occur during the late luteal phase?
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What is the consequence of birth control in the context of the luteal phase?
What is the consequence of birth control in the context of the luteal phase?
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What is the primary function of GnRH during the luteal phase?
What is the primary function of GnRH during the luteal phase?
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What triggers menses in the female reproductive cycle?
What triggers menses in the female reproductive cycle?
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Which hormones exhibit strong negative feedback to prevent the release of more eggs?
Which hormones exhibit strong negative feedback to prevent the release of more eggs?
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Study Notes
Human Reproductive Anatomy
- Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, 22 pairs of autosomes, and 1 pair of sex chromosomes.
- Sperm are produced in the testes and stored in the epididymis. They travel through the vas deferens, where seminal vesicles add fluid. The sperm then passes through the ejaculatory duct and urethra.
- The urethra is connected to the bladder. The cervix connects the vagina and uterus.
Development of Internal Organs
- Internal organ development begins at 7-10 weeks of a 38-week gestation period.
- Key processes of differentiation:
- Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH): absence in females
- SRY gene: determines sex; located on Y chromosome (absent in females)
- Testosterone: determines male development (absent in females)
- Wolffian ducts: in the presence of testosterone, they develop into epididymis, vas deferens, and seminal vesicles; otherwise, they degenerate
- Müllerian ducts: in the absence of AMH, they develop into the fallopian tubes, uterus, and upper part of the vagina; otherwise, they degenerate.
Development of External Genitalia
- Genital tubercle becomes the clitoris in females and the glans of the penis in males.
- Labioscrotal folds become the labia majora in females and the scrotum in males.
- Females have external genitalia that are feminized (in the absence of androgens); Males have internal and external genitalia derived from androgens (including testosterone)
Müllerian and Wolffian Ducts
- Müllerian ducts are a pre-cursor to female reproductive structures (ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and part of the vagina).
- Wolffian ducts form the males' reproductive structures (epididymus, vas deferens, seminal vesicles).
- Presence of testosterone maintains the Wolffian ducts, while the absence of AMH allows Müllerian ducts to develop.
Male Reproductive Functions
- Testes produce sperm through spermatogenesis and are aided by testosterone.
- Epididymis stores and concentrates sperm.
- Vas deferens increases sperm motility and fertility.
- Seminal vesicles supply fructose (for energy).
- Prostate gland produces semen (fluid).
- Bulbourethral glands produce an alkaline fluid that neutralizes vaginal secretions (acidic).
- Typically, 180 million sperm are present per ejaculate. Below 20 million is considered infertile.
Female Reproductive Functions (in the context of the lecture)
- The ovaries and adrenal glands produce estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone.
- These are not exclusive to one sex.
- These steroid hormones are the precursor to testosterone & estrogen. The adrenal glands produce weak forms of these hormones.
- Progesterone is critical for the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
Hormone-related concepts/issues
- SRY gene: plays a critical hormonal and developmental role in determining sex.
- 5-a-reductase: A critical enzyme in the hormonal cascade for male development
- The HPG axis: The Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonad Axis is crucial for hormone release.
- Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS): Inability of androgens to bind to the androgen receptor (AR)
Ovarian cycle (mentioned but not fully detailed in the provided text)
- A cyclic process with several phases (early to late follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase).
- Hormones (estrogen, progesterone) play a crucial role in each phase, influencing the follicle(s).
Complexity of sexual differentiation
- Extra or missing chromosomes can result in conditions like Klinefelter syndrome (XXY) and Turner syndrome (XO).
- Individuals with only a Y chromosome will not survive, due to the essential nature of X-chromosomes.
Other observations
- Diagrams were included to illustrate anatomy and hormone relationships.
- Information was presented about external genitalia development.
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Explore the intricacies of human reproductive anatomy and the development of internal organs during gestation. This quiz covers key concepts including chromosome pairs, sperm production, and the differentiation processes influenced by hormones and genes. Test your knowledge on how male and female reproductive structures form over time.
