First Exam Review

Question 1

What is testicular feminization?

Answer 1

Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome

Question 2

How can you distinguish between Tanner 2 and 3 using pubic hair?

Answer 2

Tanner 2 presents with long, downy, straight pubic hair. Tanner 3 presents with curly, coarse pubic hair.

Question 3

Breast-wise, how can you distinguish between Tanners 3, 4, and 5?

Answer 3

3: single mound
4: double mound
5: single mound

Question 4

What serum marker suggests germ cell tumors in a man?

Answer 4

AFP

Note: CA-125 suggests ovarian tumors.

Question 5

When should a couple have sex to increase chances of fertilization?

Answer 5

Day 10-15, because sperm can survive in the uterus for a few days

Question 6

What does progesterone do to the uterus?

Answer 6

It causes it to mature and enter the secretory phase.

Question 7

Which is more common, serous or mucinous cystadenocarcinoma?

Answer 7

Serous

Question 8

What is true about IUDs and ectopic pregnancies?

Answer 8

IUDs increase the rate of ectopic pregnancies but pregnancies with IUDs are still more likely to be intrauterine.

Question 9

How does PCOS affect androstenedione and FSH?

Answer 9

FSH levels will typically be normal in PCOS but androstenedione levels will be high due to its being secreted from the theca cells in response to LH.