Reproductive Biology

  1. Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
    1. Male Reproductive System
      1. External Genitalia
        1. Penis
          1. Anatomical Structure
            1. Erectile Tissue
              1. Vascular Supply
                1. Innervation
                2. Scrotum
                  1. Structure and Function
                    1. Temperature Regulation
                      1. Cremasteric Reflex
                    2. Internal Reproductive Organs
                      1. Testes
                        1. Gross Anatomy
                          1. Seminiferous Tubules
                            1. Interstitial Tissue
                              1. Leydig Cells
                                1. Blood Supply
                                2. Epididymis
                                  1. Anatomical Regions
                                    1. Sperm Maturation
                                      1. Sperm Storage
                                        1. Transport Function
                                        2. Vas Deferens
                                          1. Anatomical Course
                                            1. Histological Structure
                                              1. Transport Function
                                              2. Ejaculatory Ducts
                                                1. Formation and Course
                                                  1. Function
                                                  2. Urethra
                                                    1. Anatomical Divisions
                                                      1. Dual Function
                                                    2. Accessory Glands
                                                      1. Seminal Vesicles
                                                        1. Anatomical Structure
                                                          1. Secretory Function
                                                            1. Contribution to Semen
                                                            2. Prostate Gland
                                                              1. Anatomical Zones
                                                                1. Secretory Function
                                                                  1. Clinical Significance
                                                                  2. Bulbourethral Glands
                                                                    1. Location and Structure
                                                                      1. Pre-ejaculatory Secretion
                                                                    2. Semen Composition and Function
                                                                      1. Spermatozoa Concentration
                                                                        1. Seminal Plasma Components
                                                                          1. Biochemical Properties
                                                                            1. Coagulation and Liquefaction
                                                                          2. Female Reproductive System
                                                                            1. External Genitalia
                                                                              1. Mons Pubis
                                                                                1. Labia Majora
                                                                                  1. Labia Minora
                                                                                    1. Clitoris
                                                                                      1. Anatomical Structure
                                                                                        1. Innervation
                                                                                        2. Vestibule
                                                                                          1. Bartholin's Glands
                                                                                          2. Internal Reproductive Organs
                                                                                            1. Vagina
                                                                                              1. Anatomical Structure
                                                                                                1. Histological Layers
                                                                                                  1. Vaginal Microbiome
                                                                                                    1. pH Regulation
                                                                                                    2. Uterus
                                                                                                      1. Gross Anatomy
                                                                                                        1. Endometrium
                                                                                                          1. Myometrium
                                                                                                            1. Perimetrium
                                                                                                              1. Blood Supply
                                                                                                              2. Cervix
                                                                                                                1. Anatomical Structure
                                                                                                                  1. Cervical Mucus
                                                                                                                    1. Cervical Canal
                                                                                                                      1. Transformation Zone
                                                                                                                      2. Fallopian Tubes
                                                                                                                        1. Anatomical Regions
                                                                                                                          1. Histological Structure
                                                                                                                            1. Ciliated Epithelium
                                                                                                                              1. Transport Function
                                                                                                                              2. Ovaries
                                                                                                                                1. Gross Anatomy
                                                                                                                                  1. Cortex and Medulla
                                                                                                                                    1. Follicular Development
                                                                                                                                      1. Hormone Production
                                                                                                                                        1. Blood Supply
                                                                                                                                      2. Mammary Glands
                                                                                                                                        1. Anatomical Structure
                                                                                                                                          1. Ductal System
                                                                                                                                            1. Hormonal Regulation
                                                                                                                                              1. Development During Puberty
                                                                                                                                                1. Changes During Pregnancy
                                                                                                                                              2. The Menstrual Cycle
                                                                                                                                                1. Ovarian Cycle
                                                                                                                                                  1. Follicular Phase
                                                                                                                                                    1. Follicle Recruitment
                                                                                                                                                      1. Dominant Follicle Selection
                                                                                                                                                        1. Estrogen Production
                                                                                                                                                          1. Duration and Variability
                                                                                                                                                          2. Ovulation
                                                                                                                                                            1. LH Surge Mechanism
                                                                                                                                                              1. Follicle Rupture
                                                                                                                                                                1. Oocyte Release
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Timing
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Luteal Phase
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Corpus Luteum Formation
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Progesterone Production
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Luteolysis
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Fixed Duration
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Uterine Cycle
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Menstrual Phase
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Endometrial Shedding
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Prostaglandin Role
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Duration
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Proliferative Phase
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Endometrial Regeneration
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Estrogen Effects
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Glandular Development
                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Secretory Phase
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Progesterone Effects
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Glandular Secretion
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Preparation for Implantation
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Hormonal Regulation
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. FSH and LH Patterns
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Estrogen and Progesterone Patterns
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Feedback Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Cycle Length Variation
                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Cervical Mucus Changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Hormonal Influences
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Fertility Indicators
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Basal Body Temperature
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Ovulation Detection
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Progesterone Effects

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