Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

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Chapter 1 1. Protein hormones are stored within secretory vesicles and are secreted in response to a stimulus. Steroid hormones freely diffuse out of cells. Their synthesis, as opposed to secretion, is regulated by stimuli. 2. Hormone-binding proteins in the…

Objectives 1. Describe the synchronization among fertilization, early embryonic events, and the human menstrual cycle. 2. Describe the events involved in fertilization. 3. Explain how implantation and placentation occur. 4. Discuss the endocrine and transport functions of the placenta. 5.…

Objectives 1. Describe the anatomy and histology of the ovary and the development of the ovarian follicle. 2. Describe the steroidogenic pathways in the ovarian follicle and the functions of the ovarian steroids, estradiol-17β and progesterone. 3. Diagram the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian…

Objectives 1. Describe the organization of the male gonad, the testis, and the process of spermatogenesis, and discuss how this process is supported by Sertoli cells. 2. Describe the steroidogenic pathway of Leydig cells that produces testosterone, the peripheral conversion…

Objectives 1. Map out an overview of meiosis. 2. Describe the general anatomic components of the male and female reproductive systems. 3. Describe the development of the male and female reproductive systems in utero. 4. Describe the regulation of puberty.…

Objectives 1. Discuss the anatomy of the adrenal gland, including the vascular supply and cortical zonation. 2. Diagram the synthesis and regulated release of catecholamines in the chromaffin cell. 3. Explain the action of catecholamines on different adrenergic receptors and…

Objectives 1. Explain the mechanisms of thyroid hormone synthesis. 2. Describe the regulation of thyroid function and the actions of thyroid hormones. 3. Compare and contrast the functions of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. 4. Discuss the peripheral conversion of thyroid hormones…

Objectives 1. Discuss the embryology and anatomy of the pituitary gland. 2. Review the function of the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary), including the synthesis, regulation, and function of two neurohormones: antidiuretic hormone (ADH; also called vasopressin ) and oxytocin. 3. Describe…