Reproductive - FA Anat/Phys p610 - 623 Flashcards
Venous Drainage of R and L testis
Left ovary/testis –> left gonadal vein–> left renal vein -> IVC. Right ovary/testis –> right gonadal vein –> IVC.
lymph drainage of ovaries testes
para-aortic lymph nodes.
Drains to Ext iliac nodes
Body of uterus/cervix/superior bladder
Drains to Int iliac nodes
Prostate/cervix/corpus cavernosum/proximal vagina
Drains to sup inguinal nodes
Distal vagina/vulva/scrotum/distal anus
Drains to deep inguinal nodes
Glans penis
Why is varicocele more common on the L?
Because the left spermatic vein enters the left renal vein at a 90° angle, flow is less laminar on left than on right left venous pressure > right venous pressure varicocele more common on the left.
Ligate where during oophorectomy to avoid bleeding.
Infundibulopelvic ligament (suspensory ligament of the ovary) - contains ovarian a/v. cxt ovaries to lat pelvic wall
ureter at risk during ligation of gonadal vessels in hysterectomy - which ligament?
Cardinal ligament - has uterine a/v
Pathomech of ovarian torsion?
Twisting of ovary and fallopian tube around infundibulopelvic ligament and ovarian ligament –> compression of ovarian vessels in infundibulopelvic ligament –> blockage of lymphatic and venous outflow.
Continued arterial perfusion –> ovarian edema –> complete blockage of arterial inflow –> necrosis, local hemorrhage.
Pathway of ejaculate
SEVEN UP: Seminiferous tubules Epididymis Vas deferens Ejaculatory ducts (Nothing) Urethra Penis
What leads to anterior and posterior urethral injury?
Presentation?
Ant - perineal straddle injury, blood at urethral meatus and scrotal hematoma
Post - pelvic fracture, blood at urethral meatus and high riding prostate
Which n. control emission and ejaculation?
Emission—Sympathetic nervous system (hypogastric nerve). Ejaculation—visceral and Somatic nerves (pudendal nerve).
Mech of erection?
Erection—Parasympathetic nervous system (pelvic nerve): NO –> INC cGMP –> smooth muscle relaxation –> vasodilation –> proerectile. Norepinephrine –> INC [Ca2+]in –> smooth muscle contraction –> vasoconstriction –> anti-erectile.
Which cells line seminiferous tubules or are in interstitia?
Line seminiferous tubules - Spermatogonia, Sertoli cells (all S) Interstia - Leydig cells
Sertoli and leydig cells - analogue in female?
Sertoli - Homolog of female granulosa cells Leydig - Homolog of female theca interna cells
Sertoli vs Leydig - which is temp sensitive?
Leydig - unaffected by temperature. Sertoli - DEC sperm production and inhibin B w/ INC temp
Fxn of Sertoli cells
- Secrete inhibin B –> inhibit FSH.
- Secrete androgen-binding protein –> maintain local levels of testosterone.
- Produce MIF.
- Convert testosterone and androstenedione to estrogens via aromatase
- Support and nourish developing spermatozoa. Regulate spermatogenesis.
Fxn of Leydig cells
Secrete testosterone in the presence of LH; LH = (+) Leydig (both Ls)
Which cells make the blood testis barrier?
Tight junctions between adjacent Sertoli cells form blood-testis barrier isolate gametes from autoimmune attack.
Which of the developmental stages of spermiogenesis are haploid v diploid?
Diploid - Spermatogonium, primary spermatocyte Haploid - 2ndary spermatocyte, spermatid, mature spermatozoon
What occurs in spermatogenesis vs spermiogenesis?
Spermatogenesis - diploid spermatogonia undergo meiosis I and II to become haploid spermatids
Spermiogenesis - spermatids –> loss of cytoplasmic contents, gain of acrosomal cap –> mature spermatozoa
Source and types of estrogen - and potency?
Ovary (17β-estradiol), placenta (estriol), adipose tissue (estrone via aromatization). estradiol > estrone > estriol
Fxn of estrogen?
- Development of genitalia and breast, female fat distribution.
- Growth of follicle, endometrial proliferation, myometrial excitability.
- Upregulation of estrogen, LH, and progesterone receptors
- feedback inhibition of FSH and LH, then LH surge;
- stimulation of prolactin secretion.
- INC transport proteins, SHBG;
- INC HDL; DEC LDL.
How does pregnancy affect estrogen levels?
50-fold INC in estradiol and estrone 1000-fold INC in estriol (indicator of fetal well- being)
Source of progesterone
Corpus luteum, placenta, adrenal cortex, testes.