Physiology

Question 1

What are the clinical features of eminiferous tubule dysgenesis
(Klinefelter’s syndrome)?

Answer 1

 Genitalia of a normal male
 Abnormal seminiferous tubule
 Small testes, azoospermia
 Gynaecomastia is common
 Some degree of mental retardation
 Tend to be taller (disproportionate leg length)

Question 2

What is the Gene association with Klinefelter’s syndrome?

Answer 2

44XXY

Question 3

What is Oogenesis?

Answer 3

The production of female gametes

Question 4

What is Folliculogensis?

Answer 4

The growth and development of Ovarian follicles

Question 5

What hormone stimulates the growth of the tertiary follicle?

Answer 5

FSH

Question 6

Which hormone stimulates the production of Oestrogen by Theca and Granulosa cells?

Answer 6

LH

Question 7

At which Ovarian follicle does the Antral cavity form?

Answer 7

The Secondary follicle

Question 8

What type of cells are found in the Primordial follicle?

Answer 8

Squamous cells

Question 9

What type of cells are found at the Primary follicle ?

Answer 9

Cuboidal Granulosa cells

Question 10

What substances are secreted by the Corpus Luteum ?

Answer 10

• Progesterone – completes the
  preparation of uterine lining.
• Estrogens – work with
  progesterone.
• Relaxin – relaxes uterine
  muscles and pubic symphysis.
• Inhibin – decreases secretion of
  FSH and LH.

Question 11

What is the name give to the white scar tissue left after the corpus lutes dies?

Answer 11

Corpus Albicans

Question 12

How many eggs mature during a woman’s reproductive life?

Answer 12

400

Question 13

How many oocytes mature to become Secondary oocytes?

Answer 13

20

Question 14

What type of Epithelium is found in the Endometrium?

Answer 14

Simple Columnar epithelium