Objectives 1. List the members of the three enteroendocrine hormone families: gastrin, secretin, and motilin. 2. Describe how autonomic innervation and gastric and duodenal hormones regulate gastric acid secretion and…
αGSU alpha glycoprotein subunit β-hCG hormone-specific β-subunit of hCG β-TSH β-Thyroid-stimulating hormone 3β-HSD 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 11β-HSD2 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 17β-HSD 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase AA amino acid ABP androgen-binding protein ACE angiotensin-converting enzyme…
1. Which receptor resides in the cytoplasm in the absence of hormone? a. Insulin receptor b. Thyroid hormone receptor c. Prolactin receptor d. Glucocorticoid receptor 2. One general mode of…
Objectives 1. Explain the mechanisms of thyroid hormone synthesis. 2. Describe the regulation of thyroid function and the actions of thyroid hormones. 3. Compare and contrast the functions of thyroxine…
Keywords apoptosis, chemotherapy, fertility, ovary, preservation, primordial follicles 9.1 Introduction Recent advances in our understanding of the mechanisms underlying the impact of cytotoxic drugs on the ovary have opened…
Keywords autotransplantation, fertility preservation, malignant cell contamination, outcome, ovarian tissue cryopreservation 7.1 Overview The survival rate among the ~2% of women of reproductive age who have suffered from invasive…
Keywords animal models, apoptosis, chemotherapy, culture, follicle, in vitro , ovary, primary effects 6.1 Introduction Investigating the precise effect of chemotherapy on female fertility is a key research aspect…
Keywords chemotherapy, fertility preservation, gonadotoxicity, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, ovarian protection 8.1 Introduction Cancer is not uncommon and no longer considered as an incurable disease among reproductive-age women. Indeed,…
Keywords bortezomib, chemotherapy, dexrazoxane, fertility preservation, in vivo animal models, mice, non-human primates, ovary, ovarian toxicity, ovoprotectant 5.1 Introduction The success of cancer treatment creates a growing population of…
Keywords anti-Müllerian hormone, antral follicle count, chemotherapy, infertility, ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency 3.1 Introduction Assessment of ovarian toxicity in the clinical setting is important in determining the effects…
