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When is genetic sex determined?
When is genetic sex determined?
- during meiosis I of gametogenesis
- fertilization (correct)
- at then end of the embryonic period (GW8)
- at birth
Which of the following is necessary and sufficient for the production of testes?
Which of the following is necessary and sufficient for the production of testes?
- sperm
- Y chromosome (correct)
- X chromosome
- DHT
What is the role of sex hormones produced by the gonads?
What is the role of sex hormones produced by the gonads?
- Control bone density
- Regulate neurotransmitter production in the brain
- Regulate development of secondary sexual characteristics (correct)
- Aid in digestion
Which condition is characterized by an extra X chromosome in males?
Which condition is characterized by an extra X chromosome in males?
How do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland contribute to the endocrine system in relation to sex hormones?
How do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland contribute to the endocrine system in relation to sex hormones?
Which condition results in ovaries developing without functional follicles?
Which condition results in ovaries developing without functional follicles?
What arises from the mesoderm layer during embryonic development and eventually gives rise to the testes or ovaries?
What arises from the mesoderm layer during embryonic development and eventually gives rise to the testes or ovaries?
In humans, at what stage of gestation does gonadal development typically occur?
In humans, at what stage of gestation does gonadal development typically occur?
What leads to the development of testes in males and ovary in females during sexual differentiation?
What leads to the development of testes in males and ovary in females during sexual differentiation?
How do testes and ovaries develop differently under the influence of the SRY gene?
How do testes and ovaries develop differently under the influence of the SRY gene?
What is the primary role of Mullerian Inhibitory Factor (MIF) in sexual differentiation?
What is the primary role of Mullerian Inhibitory Factor (MIF) in sexual differentiation?
What happens if there is a disruption in the balance between Mullerian Inhibitory Factor (MIF) and Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)?
What happens if there is a disruption in the balance between Mullerian Inhibitory Factor (MIF) and Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)?
How does the endocrine system contribute to maintaining balanced levels of Mullerian Inhibitory Factor (MIF) and Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)?
How does the endocrine system contribute to maintaining balanced levels of Mullerian Inhibitory Factor (MIF) and Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)?
What role does the SRY gene play in sexual development?
What role does the SRY gene play in sexual development?
How does testosterone influence embryonic development?
How does testosterone influence embryonic development?
Which statement accurately describes the function of Testis Determining Factor (TDF) in sexual differentiation?
Which statement accurately describes the function of Testis Determining Factor (TDF) in sexual differentiation?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for converting pregnenolone into 17-hydroxyprogesterone in the synthesis of testosterone?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for converting pregnenolone into 17-hydroxyprogesterone in the synthesis of testosterone?
In female embryos, what role does testosterone play in the development of the reproductive system?
In female embryos, what role does testosterone play in the development of the reproductive system?
Which of the following disorders might result from disruptions in testosterone regulation during embryonic development?
Which of the following disorders might result from disruptions in testosterone regulation during embryonic development?
Where is the mesonephric/wolffian duct derived from?
Where is the mesonephric/wolffian duct derived from?
Which of thee following is the main driver of penis and scrotum formation prior to puberty?
Which of thee following is the main driver of penis and scrotum formation prior to puberty?
Patients likely have a deficiency in which of the following if they have male internal genitalia and atypical/feminized external genitalia at birth?
Patients likely have a deficiency in which of the following if they have male internal genitalia and atypical/feminized external genitalia at birth?
What is a potential complication of an undescended testicle?
What is a potential complication of an undescended testicle?
What is the recommended surgical procedure for most cases of cryptorchidism?
What is the recommended surgical procedure for most cases of cryptorchidism?
Why is it particularly important to monitor and treat cryptorchidism in preterm infants?
Why is it particularly important to monitor and treat cryptorchidism in preterm infants?
How do epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation and histone acetylation, contribute to the regulation of the SRY gene expression?
How do epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation and histone acetylation, contribute to the regulation of the SRY gene expression?
What impact do post-translational modifications, like phosphorylation and ubiquitination, have on the SRY gene activity?
What impact do post-translational modifications, like phosphorylation and ubiquitination, have on the SRY gene activity?
In human biology, what can mutations in the SRY gene potentially lead to?
In human biology, what can mutations in the SRY gene potentially lead to?
Match the following with they embryonic origin
Match the following with they embryonic origin
Match the following treatment options with their descriptions:
Match the following treatment options with their descriptions:
Match the following complications of epispadias with their descriptions:
Match the following complications of epispadias with their descriptions:
Match the following actions with their impact on individuals affected by epispadias:
Match the following actions with their impact on individuals affected by epispadias:
