what girl told us Flashcards
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Where are the kidneys located?
Kidneys are retroperitoneal.
What is the maximum transport capacity for glucose?
Maximum transport is 375 mg/min.
Where are the testes located?
Testes are extra-abdominal.
What is the function of the Dartos muscle?
Dartos = wrinkling skin of the scrotum.
What is the Dartos muscle?
The Dartos muscle is a thin layer of smooth muscle found in the scrotum, just beneath the skin.
What is Anosmia and what condition is it associated with?
Anosmia is the loss of the sense of smell, often associated with Kallmann syndrome.
What is the role of labioscrotal swelling in development?
In males (under DHT): Labioscrotal swellings fuse to form the scrotum.
In females (no DHT): Labioscrotal swellings do not fuse, forming the labia majora
What does Aspermia mean?
Aspermia is the absence of sperm.
What are the three germ layers in embryology and what do they form?
Ectoderm → skin, nervous system
Mesoderm → muscles, bones, heart, reproductive organs
Endoderm → gut lining, lungs, liver, pancreas
Are male and female reproductive structures homologous?
Yes, male and female reproductive structures are homologous, meaning they develop from the same embryonic tissues.
How do PDE inhibitors treat erectile dysfunction?
PDE inhibitors work by blocking the enzyme phosphodiesterase, allowing more cGMP to accumulate, leading to prolonged smooth muscle relaxation and increased blood flow in the penis.
