Question 1

Although two breast cancer genes are known, most cases are nonhereditary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ovarian cycle typically lasts about 28 days, with day 1 considered to be the first day after
ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

During climacteric, sudden may cause hot flashes.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction of cutaneous arteries
B)  vasodilation of cutaneous arteries
C)  vasodilation of cranial arteries
D)  vasoconstriction of cranial arteries
E)  vasodilation of facial arteriesF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Progesterone stimulates uterine contractions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The phase is the one associated with menstrual cramps and typically occurs of the cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  proliferative; from days 15 to 26
B)  secretory; around day 5
C)  menstrual; from days 9 to 14
D)  premenstrual; days 27 to 28
E)  premenstrual; days 13 to 14F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

act/s primarily in the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogens
B)  Androgens
C)  Progesterone
D)  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E)  Luteinizing hormone (LH) F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The term menstrual cycle specifically refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the sequence of events from fertilization to giving birth.
B)  the events that recur every month during pregnancy.
C)  the cyclic events happening from puberty to menopause.
D)  the cyclic changes in the uterus determined by shifting hormonal changes.
E)  the cyclic changes in the ovaries determined by shifting hormonal changes.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The is the site of attachment of the embryo.

Accepted Answer

A)  endometrium
B)  perimetrium
C)  myometrium
D)  uterine tube
E)  vaginaF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Breast size is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of adipose tissue.
B)  the amount of collagenous fiber.
C)  the size of lactiferous sinuses.
D)  the amount of mammary gland tissue.
E)  muscle tone.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Most ovulation home test kits measure surge, which happens about 24 hours before ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH
B)  LH
C)  estradiol
D)  progesterone
E)  temperatureF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Unlike men, women lack a refractory period and may experience successive orgasms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The sometimes expel/s copious fluid similar to prostatic fluid, which constitutes the female ejaculate.

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate gland
B)  paraurethral glands
C)  bulbourethral glands
D)  vestibular bulb
E)  vaginal epitheliumF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

The infant's only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum is

Accepted Answer

A)  casein.
B)  colostrum.
C)  breast milk.
D)  meconium.
E)  lactose.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

The developing individual is called a(n)  during most of the first 2 weeks, a(n)  from 3 through 8 weeks, and a(n)  from the beginning of week 9 until birth.

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote; embryo; blastocyst
B)  zygote; blastocyst; embryo
C)  blastocyst; fetus; embryo
D)  blastocyst; embryo; fetus
E)  embryo; blastocyst; fetusF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Milk ejection occurs as a result of stimulation of nerve endings in the , which leads to the release of from the pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A)  mammary acini; oxytocin
B)  mammary acini; prolactin
C)  nipple and areola; oxytocin
D)  nipple and areola; prolactin
E)  nipple and areola; progesteroneF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of these blood hormone levels reaches its maximum during the luteal phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH
B)  FSH
C)  LH
D)  progesterone
E)  estradiolF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Mammary glands develop within the breasts primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  during the last weeks of fetal development.
B)  at birth.
C)  during infancy.
D)  during puberty.
E)  during pregnancy.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle

Accepted Answer

A)  several follicles are developing antrums.
B)  the corpus luteum is shrinking.
C)  the corpus luteum is enlarging.
D)  oogonia are transforming into primary oocytes.
E)  the oocyte completes meiosis II.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

During , the uterus is tented (erected)  and the cervix is withdrawn from the vagina. Typically, the clitoris is engorged and the labia are bright red to violet due to hyperemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitement
B)  detumescence
C)  orgasm
D)  resolution
E)  pregnancyF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

are found in both male and female external genitalia, but the is/are only found in the female.

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpora cavernosa; urethral orifice
B)  Corpora cavernosa; bulbourethral glands
C)  Corpora cavernosa; vestibular bulbs
D)  Corpora spongiosa; mons pubis
E)  Corpora spongiosa; urethral orificeF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Exam 28: The Female Reproductive System

The phase is the one associated with menstrual cramps and typically occurs of the cycle.

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Although two breast cancer genes are known, most cases are nonhereditary.

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Progesterone stimulates uterine contractions.

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Unlike men, women lack a refractory period and may experience successive orgasms.

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The developing individual is called a(n) during most of the first 2 weeks, a(n) from 3 through 8 weeks, and a(n) from the beginning of week 9 until birth.

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act/s primarily in the uterus.

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Breast size is determined by

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Most ovulation home test kits measure surge, which happens about 24 hours before ovulation.

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The is the site of attachment of the embryo.

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During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle

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During , the uterus is tented (erected) and the cervix is withdrawn from the vagina. Typically, the clitoris is engorged and the labia are bright red to violet due to hyperemia.

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The sometimes expel/s copious fluid similar to prostatic fluid, which constitutes the female ejaculate.

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are found in both male and female external genitalia, but the is/are only found in the female.

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Milk ejection occurs as a result of stimulation of nerve endings in the , which leads to the release of from the pituitary.

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Mammary glands develop within the breasts primarily

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The ovarian cycle typically lasts about 28 days, with day 1 considered to be the first day after ovulation.

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During climacteric, sudden may cause hot flashes.

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Which of these blood hormone levels reaches its maximum during the luteal phase?

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The term menstrual cycle specifically refers to

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The infant's only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum is

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