12 Questions
What is the primary mediator of the transabdominal phase of testicular descent?
INSL-3
Which of the following structures is responsible for the regression of the cranial suspensory ligament during testicular descent?
Testosterone
What are the three layers of fascia that make up the spermatic cord?
External spermatic, cremasteric, internal spermatic
Which of the following hormones is involved in the further development of the penis and scrotum during testicular descent?
Dihydrotestosterone
What is the main component of the gubernaculum that helps guide the testes during testicular descent?
Gubernaculum
What is the primary cause of external genitalia differentiation in males?
Androgens secreted by the testes
What is the location of the testes before their descent?
Behind the peritoneum
Which of the following is NOT a component of the spermatic cord?
Fallopian tube
What is the purpose of Anti-Mullerian Hormone in genitalia differentiation?
Inhibits the development of Mullerian ducts
What is the anatomy of the inguinal canal?
A narrow passage through the abdominal wall
What is the primary function of Leydig cells in genitalia differentiation?
Producing testosterone and INSL-3
What is the name of the procedure discussed in the article by Yin et al. (2013)?
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
Understand the process of testicular descent, including the two main phases, and the role of different hormones in this process. Learn about the cranial suspensory ligament, gubernaculum, and the regression of these structures during development.
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