This question is testing your knowledge on cryptorchidism.
This condition results in descent failure of one or both testes; impaired spermatogenesis (since sperm develop best at temperatures < 37ยฐC); can have normal testosterone levels (Leydig cells are mostly unaffected by temperature); associated with increased risk of germ cell tumors. Prematurity increases risk of cryptorchidism. Decreased inhibin B, increased FSH, increased LH; testosterone decreased in bilateral cryptorchidism, normal in unilateral. Most cases resolve spontaneously; otherwise, orchiopexy performed before 2 years of age.
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(FA 2021, Pg. 675)
This question is testing your knowledge on cryptorchidism.
This condition results in descent failure of one or both testes; impaired spermatogenesis (since sperm develop best at temperatures < 37ยฐC); can have normal testosterone levels (Leydig cells are mostly unaffected by temperature); associated with increased risk of germ cell tumors. Prematurity increases risk of cryptorchidism. Decreased inhibin B, increased FSH, increased LH; testosterone decreased in bilateral cryptorchidism, normal in unilateral. Most cases resolve spontaneously; otherwise, orchiopexy performed before 2 years of age.