Male Reproductive System Flashcards
1
Q
Molecular structure of FSH LH (hormone type)
A
Glycoprotein
2
Q
Major androgenic hormone
A
Testosterone (T)
3
Q
2 enzymes that testes doesn’t have, and meanings of this thing
A
21b+11b hydroxylase. So they cant produce glucocor.+mineralocor.
4
Q
Extra enzyme that testes has and what for?
A
17b HSD.
Androstenedione->testosterone
5
Q
Action of 5b-reductase
A
Testosterone -> dihydrotestosterone
6
Q
% of bound T and to who?
A
98%
SHBG and Albumin
7
Q
Activation and inhibition of SHBG synt.
A
Activation- estrogen
Inhibition- androgens
8
Q
How LH induces T synt.
A
Increases cholesterol desmolase activity (chol->pregnenolone)
9
Q
T function in sertoli cells
A
Reinforce spermatogenic action of FSH
10
Q
NF mechanism drawing make hormones
A
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