Reproductive Physiology Overview

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What is the primary cause of androgen insensitivity syndrome?

Mutation in the gene for cortisol synthesis

Impaired function of the hypothalamus

Overproduction of androgen in the fetus

Mutation in the androgen receptor gene (correct)

What is the role of aromatase in reproductive endocrinology?

Synthesis of gonadal steroid hormones

Conversion of androgens to estrogens via aromatization (correct)

Conversion of estrogen to androgen

Regulation of gonadotropin release

What is the primary function of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?

Stimulation of gonadal steroid synthesis

Stimulation of gametogenesis (correct)

Regulation of gonadotropin release

Control of hypothalamic function

What is the primary source of estrogen production in pregnant women?

Placenta Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in reproductive endocrinology?

Stimulation of ovulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis?

Regulation of reproductive function Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of pulsatile release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)?

Regulation of gonadotropin release Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

Mutation in the gene for cortisol synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in reproductive endocrinology?

More potent form of testosterone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of progesterone in reproductive endocrinology?

Major secretory product of the ovaries during the menstrual cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of Klinefelter's Syndrome?

Failure of chromosomes to separate during meiosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules?

Support and nurture of developing sperm cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the absence of inhibin and androgen-mediated negative feedback in Klinefelter's Syndrome?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of secondary hypogonadism?

Decreased LH and FSH secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of andropause?

Steady decrease in testosterone levels with age Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of granulosa cells in the ovarian follicle?

Estrogen and progesterone secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the differentiation of the eggless follicle after ovulation?

Formation of corpus luteum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the theca cells in the ovarian follicle?

Synthesis of estrogen in conjunction with granulosa cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the selection process in the beginning of the menstrual cycle?

Selection of a single dominant follicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the zona pellucida in the ovarian follicle?

Sperm binding during fertilization Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the formation of male and female gametes?

Spermatogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is responsible for determining the genetic sex of an individual?

Sex determination Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which biological sex differences occur during development?

Sex differentiation Signup and view all the answers

What controls male reproductive physiology, including the production of sperm?

Gametogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

Testosterone Signup and view all the answers

In females, what is the primary source of estrogen during the menstrual cycle?

Adrenal cortex Signup and view all the answers