Developmental Biology Flashcards
The gene present in the Y chromosome that is responsible for sex detemination
SRY gene
Sex chromatin mass
Barr body
Enzyme responsible for the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone
5a reductase
Age of gestation where bipotenital gonad rises
4-6 weeks
Cells responsible for the regression of Mullerian ducts
Sertoli cells
Induces dissolution of Mullerian ducts
Mullerian Inhibiting Factor
Control of gonadal function is mediated by 2 gonadotropins
Follicle stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Gay gene
Xq28
Presents with menstrual irregularities and learning deficiencies. (+) 2 Barr bodies
Superfemale (Triple X Syndrome)
Most common gynecologic problem in prepubertal females
Vulvovaginitis
Pathognomonic sign of Adhesive Vulvitis
Translucent vertical line at the middle
Treatment for Lichen sclerosus in adults
Clobetasol
6-8weeks
Most common cause of Peripheral Precocious Puberty
Germ Cell Tumor
Diagnostic tool used ti differentiate between central and peripheral type of Precocious Puberty
GnRH stimulation test
Treatment of choice in Idiopathic Precocious Puberty
GnRH