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1
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Defined by sex chromosomes

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Genetic sex

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2
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Defined by presence of testes/ovaries

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Gonadal sex

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3
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Defined by characteristics of internal genital tract and external genitalia

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Phenotypic sex

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4
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Internal genital tract: males

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Prostate, seminal vesicle, bas deferens, epididymis

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5
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Internal genital tract: females

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FT, uterus, upper 1/3 vagina

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6
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External genitalia: males

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Scrotum, penis

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7
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External genitalia: females

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Clitoris, labia minora, majora & lower 2/3 vagina

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8
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Secreted by sertoli cells to cause atrophy of mullerian ducts

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Antimullerian hormone

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9
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Secreted by leydig cells for growth of wolffian ducts

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Testosterone

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10
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Which substance is suspected to initiate puberty?

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Melatonin

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11
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What conditions may inhibit the onset of puberty?

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Stress, Malnutrition

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12
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What is the first event in puberty?

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Males: Testicular EnlargementFemales: Breast Enlargement

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13
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Which hormone causes adrenarche (pubic hair, axillary hair development) in females?

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Adrenal androgens

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14
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For sperm production

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Seminiferous tubules

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15
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For sperm maturation, motility

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Epididymis

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16
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For sperm storage

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Vas deferens

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17
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For sperm nutrition

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Seminal vesicle

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18
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For semen alkalinity

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Prostate gland

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19
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Supplies mucus

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Urethral glands, Bulbourethral glands

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20
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Testes temperature

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1-2 degree celsius cooler

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21
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Responsible for testes temperature

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Countercurrent exchange testicular blood vessels

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22
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Duration of spermatogenesis

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64 days

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23
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Sperm production per day

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128 million

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24
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“Activation” of sperm in the female; Genital Tract for 4-6 hours

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Capacitation

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25
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Enzyme that convert androstenedione to testosterone

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17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

26
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Enzyme that convert testosterone to dihydrotestosterone

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5alpha-reductase

27
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5alpha-reductase inhibitor used for male pattern baldness and BPH

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Finasteride

28
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Cell which determines sex of the baby

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Sperm cell

29
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Part of the cell that contains hyaluronidase, proteolytic enzymes

30
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Acrosome comes from which organelle

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Golgi apparatus

31
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Definition of low sperm count

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<20 million sperm/ml

32
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Sequelae of Cryptorchidism

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Infertility, Testicular cancer

33
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Loss of body hair, musculature, thick bones, decreased libido

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Castration (after puberty)

34
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Vestigial remnant of 3rd eye; secretes melatonin which is involve in reproduction and sex drive

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Pineal gland

35
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Ovum surrounded by single layer of granulosa cells

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Primordial Follicle

36
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Provides nourishment to ovum; Secretes inhibiting factor to keep ovum in Prophase

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Granulosa Cells

37
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Larger ovum, with more layers of granulosa cells; Develop the layer from ovarian interstitium

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Primary Follicle

38
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Secrete estrogen & progesterone

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Theca interna

39
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Becomes capsule of the follicle

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Theca Externa

40
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1-1.5cm in size

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Mature follicle

41
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Secreted by adrenal cortex and thecal cell

42
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Secreted by ovaries

43
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Secreted by ovaries

44
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Enzyme that catalyzes conversion of Androstenodione to Esteone and Testosterone to Estradiol

45
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Estrogen predominates

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Follicular Phase

46
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Progesterone predominates

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Luteal Phase

47
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Stromal and epithelial cells proliferate; thin, stringy, (+) ferning

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Proliferative Phase

48
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Increased tortuosity of glands and blood vessels; thick, non-elastic, (-) ferning

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Secretory Phase

49
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Due to cessation of Progesterone; (+) necrosis of endometrium, bleeding, desquamation

50
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Produced by ovarian granulosa cell and inhibits FSH secretion from ant pituitary

51
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Produced by ovarian granulosa cell and stimulates FSH secretion from ant pituitary

52
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Average age menarche, menopause

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13yo & 45yo

53
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Number of lifetime mature follicles

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400 follicles

54
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Peak of sexual desire

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Just before ovulation

55
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Helps in fertility

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Female orgasm

56
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Fertilized ovum implanting on uterus

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Blastocyst

57
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Cells of the blastocyst that digests and liquefies the endometrium for invasion

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Trophoblast

58
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Produced by Syncitiotrophoblast

59
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Produced by Fetal Adrenal Gland

60
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Promote growth of fetus; Growth hormone of pregnancy

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Human Chorionic Somatomammotropin (HCS) aka Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)

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