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Reproductive system

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GnRH Gonadotropin-releasing hormone. In males, stimulates LH. LH stimulates secretion of testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. Same in females.
FSH Males: Matures sperm cells Females: stimulates ovarian follicles, producing many eggs (gametes)
LH Males: stimulates sex steroids from gonads, makes and secretes testosterone, which is converted to estrogen Females: secrete steroid hormones progesterone and estradiol
Progesterone Females only: for maintenance of pregnancy and luteinizing ovarian follicles.
Testosterone Female: responsible for sex drive Male: Affects GnRH, bone and muscle growth, sex drive, skin changes, stimulates growth and maturation of reproductive organs, sperm production, puberty (voice deepening, facial hair, etc.)
Androgens Male: stimulates and controls male sex characteristics. Female: estrogen precursor
Oocyte Egg cell before it is fertilized.
infundibulum fimbriated end of fallopian rube
Brand name Avodart is indicated for Dutasteride. Dx: BPH TC: 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor .5mg/day MOA: stops testosterone conversion to androgen
Brand name Jayln indicated for Combo dutasteride and tamsulosin Dx: BPH TC: 5-Alpha-Reductase with Alpha Blocker MOA: stops testosterone conversion to androgen, relaxes prostate smooth muscle, and reduces bladder outlet resistance
Brand name Cardura is indicated for Doxazosin Dx: BPH TC: Alpha Blocker MOA: relaxes prostate smooth muscle and reduces bladder outlet resistance
What aux label belongs to tamsulosin? May cause dizziness or drowsiness. Don't drive while taking. Also Terazosin
Brand name Antivert is indicated for..? Dx: Vertigo
Palliative Brings relief but does not cure
Abortifacient Tx causing the abortion of a fetus
True or False : Fallopian tube connects ovary to uterus True!
Gametes Sex cells, ova and sperm
Depot Area where a substance can accumulate or stored for later distribution
spermatogenesis sperm development in testes
Emergency contraceptive containing progestin only levonorgestrel (Next Choice One Dose, Plan B One-Step, React
Xulane Ortho Evra Climara Vivelle-Dot Available in Patches
Nuva Ring Etonogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol TC: Contraceptive
Combos of progestin and estrogen Inhibits ovulation
Side effects for contraceptives Increase blood sugar, nausea thromboembolism, MI's, strokes gall bladder disease precursor acne and hirsutism (excessive hair growth), mood changes Risk factor: age 35
The combined emergency form Progestin and Estrogen (Plan B) Is only 75% effective
Mifeprex TC: Antiprogestin mifepristone "Abortion Pill"
HRT Dx: Menopausal symptoms (Short-Term) Hormone Replacement Therapy
Premarin Dx: menopausal symptoms Conjugated estrogens MOA: Supplements estrogen due to menopausal estrogen decline
Prometrium Dx: abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, endometrial hyperplasia prophylaxis progesterone MOA: increases secretion activity to prepare for implantation
Gonadotropin-Ovulation Stimulators menotropins Menopur urofollitropin (FSH) Bravelle chorigonadotropin alfa (r-HCG) Ovidrel lutropin alfa (r-LH) Luveris
SERM-Ovulation Stimulators SE: Bloating/discomfort, HA, hot flashes, ovarian enlargement, visual changes clomiphene Clomid
human chorionic gonadotropin TC: Gonadotropin/ Androgen supplement Novarel Dx: BPH ROA: IM p.557
finasteride also can treat baldness in males. What is the brand name? Propecia
What’s the function of the tympanic membrane or eardrum?
Transmit sound waves and protect the ear
What cells release histamine? Mast cells -Histamine causes inflammation Antihistamines will treat Allergic Conjunctivitis
What is the Canals of Schlemm? Located near the sclera and cornea The duct where excess aqueous humor drains
What does exudate mean? A mass of cells and fluid that has seeped out of blood vessels from inflammation
What fluid in the eye cleans and lubricates the eyes? Lacrimal fluid
What tissue covers the anterior portion of the eye The cornea
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