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What is the deficient in a lateral cleft lip? Congenital malformation resulting from failure of the maxillary and medial nasal prominence to fuse on one or both sides
Which prominences fail to fuse leading to formation of a cleft lip? Maxillary and medial nasal prominences
Male organ taht does not develop from the mesonephric ducts Prostate
What organs develop from the mesonephric ducts? Bladder trigone, Epididymis, Ejaculatory duct, ductus deferens, seminal vesicles.
What is mnemonic used to organs derived from the Mesonephric ducts? BEEDS
What are the genital physical characteristics of Congenital 5α-reductase deficiency? Male internal genitals (including testes) but ambiguous or female -looking external genitalia
At what level is a Thyroglossal cyst duct most located? Hyoid bone
What are characteristics of t Mullerian agenesis? Primary amenorrhea, absent uterus, and a blind vaginal pouch
What cause Mullerian agenesis? Absence of the paramesonephric (Mullerian) duct in utero
What are the common findings of Job syndrome? Recurrent staphylococcal abscesses, elevated IgE levels, and hypereosinophilia
What are the most common physical findings of Job syndrome? Atopic dermatitis, coarse facies, and retained primary teeth
Which branchial arche derivates into the recurrent laryngeal nerve? 6th branchial arch
Which muscles are innervated by the Recurrent Laryngeal nerve? Intrinsic muscles of the larynx except for he cricothyroid
Which muscle is NOT innervated by the Recurrent Laryngeal nerve? Cricothyroid
Which pharyngeal arch gives rise to the muscles of facial expression? Second pharyngeal arch
Which CN innervates the muscles of facial expression? CN VII
Which are muscles arising from the 2nd Branchial arch? Posterior belly of the digastric, the platysma, the stylohyoid, and the stapedius muscle
What are the two main findings that 11β-hydroxylase deficiency has that separates it from other CHA? Hypertension and hypokalemia
How is DiGeorge syndrome clinically presented? Cleft palate, hypoPTH, thymic aplasia, and congenital heart disease
Which branchial pouches are defective in DiGeorge Syndrome? 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches
Which gene is affected or mutated n DiGeorge syndrome? 22q11.2 gene deletion
What the classic facial abnormalities seen in Fetal Alcohol syndrome? Hypoplastic midface, anteverted nares, and strabismus
Where is the 1st place of fetal hematopoiesis? Yolk sac by week -2 of gestation
Until which week of gestation, fetal hematopoiesis is still not conducted by the bone marrow? Week 18
How do oral contraceptives work? Decrease FSH levels by feedback inhibition of the endogenous release of GnRH
What do OCPs contain? Exogenous estrogen and progesterone
How does low levels of FSH in a woman lead to contraceptive method? Not enough FSH, leads to no midcycle LH surge, thus preventing ovulation
Which CYP450 inducer, used in TB treatment, cause the increase consumption of OCPs? Rifampin
17α-hydroxylase results in: 1. Impaired production of sex hormones, and, 2. Excess production of mineralocorticoids
Which condition is characterized by a "blind vaginal pouch"? Mullerian agenesis
Which duct had a defective formation in Mullerian agenesis? Paramesonephric (Mullerian) duct
What are Sertoli cells? Non-spermatic cells that exit within the seminiferous tubules
What hormone is secreted by Sertoli cells? Anti-Mullerian hormone
What is the role of Anti-Mullerian hormone? Prevent the development of female reproductive organs
Which hormone is known to prevent the development of female reproductive organs? Anti-Mullerian hormone
Which hormone is required for the formation of male external genitalia in uterus? DHT
What is the role of DHT? Formation of normal male external genitalia in utero
What are adverse effects of Prednisone? Glucose intolerance and osteoporosis, psychosis, osteonecrosis, myopathy, and adrenal insufficiency if discontinued abruptly
Which pathogens are the MCC of Epididymitis? N gonorrhea and C. trachomatis
How is scrotal pain due to Epididymitis relieved? Manual elevation scrotum
How is Epididymitis presence? Unilateral testicular pain
What are features of Epididymitis? Unilateral scrotal pain that is relieved by manual elevation and a normal cremasteric reflex
What is the MCC of post-menopause vaginal bleeding? Endometrial cancer
Which antineoplastic medication (drug) is known to increase risk of Endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women? Tamoxifen
How does Tamoxifen act in the Uterus? Estrogen agonist
Estrogen agonist medication that may cause postmenopausal bleeding Tamoxifen
What are characteristics of Tanner stage 3? Growth spurt, beat enlargement, axillary hair develops, and pubic hair over the mons pubis
Which part of the urethra is rupture in a straddle injury? Bulbous urethra
A patient present with damaged bulbous urethra, what kind of injury most likely the patient suffered? Straddle injury
What are the most common pelvic tumors in women? Leiomyomas
How are Leiomyomas clinically presented? Abnormal uterine bleeding, abdominal pain, and bloating
What medication types can eventually result in a hypogonadal state resembling menopause? GnRH agonists, especially if used in a continuous fashion
What is the role of LH? Control menstrual cycle and cause ovulation, specifically promoting follicle rupture
Which hormone oversees promoting follicle rupture? LH
What are risk factors of Placenta abruption? Smoking, cocaine use, trauma, hypertension, and preeclampsia
What is Placental abruptio? Partial or complete premature separation of placenta from the uterine wall
How is Placenta abruption commonly presented? Sudden painful bleeding during the 3rd trimester
What is a severe complication of placenta abruption? DIC
How does placenta abruptio causes DIC? Tissue factor enters maternal circulation
From which main artery does the ovarian artery directly branches off? Abdominal aorta
Wath is the cause of spread of ringworm? Direct contact with dermatophytes
What is a common antifungal used to treat Tinea corporis (ringworm)? ketoconazole
MOA of Ketoconazole Blcocer formation of fungal membrane sterols by inhibition fungal cytochrome P-450
What are adverse effects of GnRH agonists? Osteoporosis and pseudo-menopause
Where is the beginning of Spermatogenesis? Seminiferous tubules
Why is it necessary for spermatozoa to travel from the Seminiferous tubules to the epididymis? To mature and gain mobility
Which protein engages in sperm motility? Dynein
How is the epithelium that lines the Epididymis? Layer of pseudostratified columnar epithelium with stereocilia
What is dynein? Molecular motor protein that slides along the microtubules within the axoneme
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