Organ systems OS set 14 reproductive a question

List the two key cell types for spermatogenesis in males and oogenesis in females.. Discuss, including feedback regulation, the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal HPG axis in males.. Discuss

ORGAN SYSTEMS SET 14: REPRODUCTIVE, PART A

1 List the two key cell types for spermatogenesis in males and oogenesis in females

2 Discuss, including feedback regulation, the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis in males

3 Discuss the HPG axis in females and indicate how it changes with menopause

4 Compare and contrast spermatogenesis and oogenesis When do they begin, what specific cells are in the testis and ovary at birth, and how many haploid gametes are produced from each stem cell?

5 Name three functions of the Syncytiotrophoblast cells

6 Name the three parts of the uterus, the three ligaments that support the uterus, and their contents

7 Maternal exposure to lithium during pregnancy increases the risk of what defect in the fetus?

8 Growth retardation, midfacial hypoplasia, and microcephaly are associated with fetal exposure to what drug during pregnancy?

9 Bone and cartilage abnormalities are possible teratogenic effects of what drug?

10 Discuss the role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during the first trimester

11 Discuss the neuro-hormonal changes that occur when an infant suckles the nipple following parturition

12 Discuss the production of progesterone and estrogens after the first trimester

13 Indicate the fetal structures that ultimately become the internal genitalia for females and males

14 Discuss the development, including the hormones/factors involved that cause normal in utero sexual

differentiation of a male

15 Discuss the developmental abnormalities that occur in androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)

16 Into what categories can delayed puberty be classified?

17 What are some of the causes of delayed menarche?

18 What is the most common form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

19 Discuss why normal vascular function is necessary for erectile function in males

20 Discuss why a functional HPG axis is necessary for erectile function in males

21 Explain why diabetes often leads to erectile dysfunction

These question sets are intended to be completed before viewing the High Yield course lectures

Video explanations can be found on the Warm-up Questions page within the online High Yield course For further review of the topics covered in this set, refer to the following lectures: