Intro to repro and sexual differentiation Flashcards
1
Q
Sex determination is governed by?
A
Sex determining region of Y chromosome
2
Q
The wolffian ducts are responsible to differentiate into which structure?
A
Vas deferens
3
Q
5-alpha-reductase plays an important role in?
A
Growth of phallus and prostate
4
Q
Turner’s syndrome is best described as
A
XO genotype
5
Q
Mullerian ducts are responsible for differentiating into which structure?
A
Upper 1/3rd of vagina
6
Q
Which of the following best describes the function of sertoli cells?
A
secretion of AMH
7
Q
A patient is assigned a female gender at birth and presents with primary amenorrhoea and male levels of testosterone. What is the most likely cause?
A
Androgen insensitivity syndrome
8
Q
Leydig cells are responsible for the synthesis of?
A
Testosterone
