Review of Pathophysiology

Question 1

What are the responsibilities of gonads?

Answer 1

to produce germ cells and secrete sex hormones

Question 2

What is the process of germ cell production called?

Answer 2

gametogenesis

Question 3

What is the formation of sperm called?

Answer 3

spermatogenesis

Question 4

What is the formation of eggs called?

Answer 4

oogenesis

Question 5

What are the two gonadotropins?

Answer 5

FSH and LH

Question 6

What regulates the release of FSH and LH?

Answer 6

GnRH

Question 7

What is the function of FSH in females?

Answer 7

regulates ovarian follicle development and stimulates ovarian estrogen production

Question 8

What is the function of FSH in males?

Answer 8

it stimulates seminiferous tubule development and regulates spermatogenesis

Question 9

What is the function of LH in females?

Answer 9

it mediates ovulation and maintenance of the corpus luteum

Question 10

What is the function LH in males?

Answer 10

it induces Leydig cell testosterone synthesis and secretion

Question 11

What is the erectile tissue that makes up the penis?

Answer 11

corpus cavernosum

Question 12

What temperature is required for spermatogenesis?

Answer 12

89.6 degrees F

Question 13

What helps regulate the temperature adequate for spermatogenesis?

Answer 13

the scrotum

Question 14

What are the functions of testosterone?

Answer 14

1. sex organ development
2. development of secondary sex characteristics
3. sperm production