Endocrinology III

Reproductive Endocrinology
  1. Biochemistry
    1. Steroid Producing Cells
      1. Adrenocortical
        1. Z. glomerulosa
        2. Z. fasiculata
        3. Z. reticularis
      2. Ovarian
        1. Follicular
        2. Luteal
      3. Testicular (Leydig cells)
    2. Pathways
    Male Endocrinology
  2. The Testis
    1. Embryology
    2. Histological Morphology
      1. Longitudinal Section
      2. X-Section
        1. Seminiferous tubules
          • Germ Cells
          • Sertoli Cells
        2. Interstitial Cells of Leydig
        3. Interactions between Sertoli and Leydig cells
  3. The Ductile System
    1. Epididymis
    2. Vas Deferens
    3. Seminal Vesicles
    4. Prostate
    5. Bulbourethral Glands
    6. Penis
  4. Testosterone
    1. Titers - See Figure
    2. Role in Sex Determination
      1. Genetic Sex
      2. Gonadal Sex - H -- Y antigen
      3. Phenotypic
        1. Reproductive tract
        2. External genitalia
      4. Role in Masculinization of Brain
      5. Role in Descent of Testes
      6. Role in Sexual Characteristics
        1. Primary
        2. Secondary
  5. Regulation
Female Reproductive System
  1. Introduction
  2. Functional and Anatomical Overview
    1. The Ovary - See Figure
    2. The Oviducts
    3. The Uterus
    4. Vagina
    5. Vulva
      1. Mons pubis
      2. The labia
      3. Clitoris
      4. Skene's glands
      5. Bartholins
  3. The Ovarian Cycle (See Fig.)
  4. The Endometrial Cycle
  5. Function of Estrogens
    1. Role on IO Sex Characteristics
    2. Role on IIO Sex Characteristics
  6. Functions of Progesterone
    1. Uterine Effects
    2. Breasts
    3. Electrolytes
  7. Regulation of Female Cycle (See Fig.)
  8. Birth Control
    1. Inhibit Ovulation
    2. Block Sperm Entry
    3. Chemical
    4. Sterilization
    5. Prevent Implantation
    6. Avoid Fertile Period
  9. Implantation
  10. Hormones of Pregnancy
    1. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
    2. Placental Estrogens
    3. Placental Progesterone
    4. Human Chorionic Somatomammotropin
    5. Relaxin
  11. Partuition
    1. Hormonal Factors
    2. Mechanical
    3. Synthesis - Model (?)
  12. Lactation
  13. Pathologies
    1. A.M.I.
    2. Endometriosis
    3. Ectopic pregnancy
    4. Dysmenorrhea
    5. P.M.S.
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