physiology Flashcards
1
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precursor of progesterone and estrogen
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cholestrol
2
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in the - cells of the oocyte, cholestrol is converted to -
A
theca cells, pregnenolone
3
Q
pregnenolone is convered into - and -
A
progesterone, 17- hydrooxypregnenolone which converts to dhea
4
Q
dhea is converted into
A
androstenedione
5
Q
further conversion of andorstenedione takes place
A
granulosa cells
6
Q
2 products of andorstenedione
A
testosterone, 17 B estradiol
7
Q
cholestrol is converted into pregnenolone via
A
cholestrol desmolase
8
Q
pregnenolone is converted to progesterone via
A
3 B hydroxysteriod dehydrogenase
9
Q
dhea is converted to androstenedione via
A
3 B hydroxysteriod dehydrogenase
10
Q
androstenedione is converted to 17b estradiol via
A
arotamase
11
Q
androstenedione is converted to testosterone via
A
17B hydroxysteriod dehydrogenase
