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What is the most common enzyme deficiency associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
What happens if the processus vaginalis does not close properly after birth?
Which form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is less common and caused by 11-B-hydroxylase deficiency?
What physiological change occurs as a result of 21-hydroxylase deficiency?
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What is a potential consequence of irregular obliteration of the processus vaginalis?
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What condition is characterized by one or both testes failing to descend?
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What is the anatomical passageway involved in a congenital indirect inguinal hernia?
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What structure is typically involved in the formation of a hydrocele?
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What is one of the primary reasons for the occurrence of disorders in sexual development?
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Which statement correctly describes the descent of the ovaries compared to the testes?
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What is a potential appearance of ambiguous genitalia in an individual identified as female?
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What role does the cranial genital ligament play in female sexual development?
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What is hypospadias commonly associated with in males?
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In terms of anatomical positioning, where do the female ovaries ultimately settle?
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What is clitoral hypertrophy associated with in diagnosed conditions?
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Which of the following statements about the descent of the testes is accurate?
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At what stage does testosterone production begin in Leydig cells?
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What shape do the testis cords take during the fourth month?
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Which structure projects into the posterior wall of the urogenital sinus?
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What type of cells surround each oogonium in the ovarian structure?
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In embryos with an XX sex chromosome arrangement, which ducts are present?
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What happens to the primitive sex cords in female embryos?
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Which structure is continuous with the rete testis during the development of the testis?
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What occurs to the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule during the eighth week?
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What is the incidence rate of hypospadias at birth?
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Which structure in males is homologous to the clitoris in females?
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What hormone is known to influence the descent of the testes during development?
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What happens to the urogenital groove in females during development?
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What developmental changes occur to the genital tubercle in females compared to males?
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What is the result of the failure of urethral folds to fuse in males?
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What is a common result of environmental estrogens during development?
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At what gestational week do testes typically reach the scrotum?
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What is a defining characteristic of ovotesticular disorders of sex development?
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What is the karyotype observed in 70% of individuals with 46,XX disorders of sex development?
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Which condition accounts for approximately 60% of all disorders of sex development related to ambiguous genitalia?
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In 46,XX disorders of sex development, how is external genitalia typically affected?
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What hormonal change leads to masculinization in individuals with congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
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What is the principal genetic composition of individuals affected by congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
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What aspect of genitalia development is more common in 46,XX disorders of sex development?
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What is an erroneous assumption about ovotesticular disorders of sex development?
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Study Notes
Congenital Anomalies
- Defects range from phallic enlargement to urethral fold fusion, affecting size and opening of the vagina.
- 90% of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) cases involve a 21-hydroxylase enzyme deficiency, leading to mineralocorticoid deficiency and increased androgen levels.
- A rarer CAH form is due to 11-β-hydroxylase deficiency, causing similar biochemical issues as the more common type.
- Another variation is the 17-α-hydroxylase deficiency, which decreases prenatal sex steroid levels.
Inguinal Hernia and Hydrocele
- Congenital indirect inguinal hernia arises when the passage from the abdominal cavity to the scrotal sac remains open after birth, allowing intestinal loops to descend.
- If obliteration of this passage is irregular, fluid-filled cysts can form, leading to hydrocele of the testis or spermatic cord.
Development Disorders
- Disorders of sexual development (DSD) occur due to abnormalities in differentiation and sex determination, with male and female development beginning identically.
- Ambiguous genitalia may appear as hypospadias in genetically male individuals or clitoral hypertrophy in genetically female individuals.
Ovarian Descent
- Female gonads descend less than male gonads, generally settling just below the true pelvis rim.
- The suspensory and round ligaments of the uterus anchor the ovaries in place.
Androgen Exposure
- 46,XX DSD cases often present with genital ambiguity due to excessive androgen exposure during development.
- CAH is the most common cause of ambiguous genitalia, accounting for approximately 60% of DSDs, resulting from excessive androstenedione production.
Testis Development
- Leydig cells begin testosterone production in the eighth week, influencing genital duct and external genitalia differentiation.
- In the fourth month, testis cords are shaped horseshoe-like and connect to the rete testis.
Genital Duct Behavior
- In male and female embryos, mesonephric and paramesonephric ducts are present from early stages.
- Primitive sex cords in XX embryos dissociate into irregular clusters, leading to future ovarian development.
External Genitalia Formation
- The incidence of hypospadias has increased to 3-5 per 1,000 births, suggesting possible links to environmental estrogens.
- In male development, the genital tubercle elongates to form the phallus, while in females, it forms the clitoris with less elongation.
- Urethral folds develop into labia minora in females, whereas they fuse in males to form the penile urethra.
Testes Descent Timeline
- Testes approach the inguinal region by 12 weeks gestation, migrate through the inguinal canal by 28 weeks, and reach the scrotum by 33 weeks.
- Hormonal influence from androgens and other factors guides this migration process.
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This quiz covers the spectrum of defects related to inguinal hernia and hydrocele, focusing on phallic enlargement, urethral fold fusion, and vaginal opening sizes. Gain a deeper understanding of these conditions and their anatomical implications.
