Hormones and reproduction : The Male Flashcards
Hormones and Reproduction: The Male Wednesday, 4 December 2019 10:00 Demonstrate your understanding of the physiology and some pathologies associated with the reproductive endocrine system in men Apply this knowledge to understand the rationale behind therapeutic interventions
1
Q
Name the main androgens?
A
Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
2
Q
what type of feedback is exhibited by androgens
A
negative only
3
Q
Name the pathway for conversion of progesterone to androgen?
A
Delta 4 pathway
4
Q
how do progesterone levels compare in the. female and the male?
A
Roughly the same
