Human Physiology
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Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
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Chapter 20, Problem 39RA
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The probability of developing a male contraceptive pill by a drug that blocks the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) receptor in men.
Introduction:
The regulation of gametogenesis in humans is achieved by the action of hormones. Different hormones are associated with the regulation of spermatogenesis and oogenesis. The male and the female body possess different hormones and receptors for the regulation of the gametogenesis process.
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Based on the schematic below, illustrating the control of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland by the ovarian hormones, how would you design a hormonal female contraceptive that keeps secretion of FSH and LH low in order to prevent ovulation?
using your knowledge of reproductive physiology, what seems to be the most likely hormone that we could use as a male contraceptive pill? Explain.
Although the most effective form of an oral contraceptive for woman contain estrogen and progestin, some birth control pills contain a small dose of progestin-only. This is because there are many risks and side effects.
Which of the following statements is NOT a reason for using a progestin-only oral contraceptive?
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A. progesterone maintains the corpus luteum as corpus luteum release a large amount of progesterone and estrogen.
B. progesterone suppresses the maturation of follicles, thereby preventing ovulation of a mature ovum.
C. progestin-only oral contraceptives prevent the production of FSH and LH in the anterior pituitary.
D. progesterone suppresses the production of GnRH in the hypothalamus.
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