Question 1

Which form of estrogen is the most potent in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estriol
B)  Estrone
C)  Estradiol
D)  Androstenedione
E)  EquilininF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Most primary oocytes undergo atresia during climacteric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ovary receives blood from which artery/arteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovarian
B)  Uterine
C)  Ovarian and uterine
D)  Broad
E)  Ovarian and broadF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

During the plateau phase of the sexual response,the glans and clitoris swell as the deep arteries dilate and the __________ engorge with blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  uterine walls
B)  vaginal walls
C)  corpora cavernosa
D)  corpus spongiosum
E)  vestibular glandsF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

During __________,the uterus is tented (erected) and the cervix is withdrawn from the vagina.Typically,the clitoris is engorged and the labia are bright red to violet due to hyperemia.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

Question 7

Prolactin is secreted during pregnancy to stimulate milk synthesis so that milk will be available by the time the infant is born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why do pregnant women often have heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother's body is purging itself of toxins to protect the fetus.
B)  Elevated levels of estrogens cause morning sickness.
C)  There is reduced intestinal motility.
D)  As the uterus enlarges it pushes upward on the stomach, causing gastric reflux.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

When an infant suckles at its mother's breast,milk moves through the breast structures in what order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acinus - lactiferous duct - lactiferous sinus - nipple
B)  Lactiferous duct - acinus - lactiferous sinus - nipple
C)  Lactiferous sinus - lactiferous duct - acinus - nipple
D)  Lactiferous sinus - acinus - lactiferous duct - nippleE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which uterine layer is composed of a simple columnar epithelium containing tubular glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fimbrium
B)  Myometrium
C)  Endometrium
D)  Cervix
E)  PerimetriumF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

In the excitement phase,the uterus rises from its forward-tilted (anteverted)position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is an ovulated egg more technically referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A)  A primary oocyte
B)  A secondary oocyte
C)  A primary follicle
D)  A secondary follicle
E)  A tertiary follicleF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Casein
B)  Colostrum
C)  Lactose
D)  Meconium
E)  FructoseF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 14

__________ 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)  Corpus spongiosum; mons pubis
E)  Corpus spongiosum; urethral orificeF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Inhibin modulates the secretion of LH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which stage of meiosis is an ovulated egg in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prophase I
B)  Metaphase I
C)  Telophase I
D)  Prophase II
E)  Metaphase IIF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is a part of the internal female genitalia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vagina
B)  Clitoris
C)  Labia majora
D)  Labia minora
E)  Mammary glandF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which hormone acts primarily on the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen
B)  Androgen
C)  Progesterone
D)  Follicle-stimulating hormone
E)  Luteinizing hormoneF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

In early pregnancy,what hormone stimulates growth of the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone
C)  Human chorionic somatomammotropin
D)  Adrenocorticotropic hormone
E)  ProgesteroneF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 28: The Female Reproductive System

Which hormone acts primarily on the uterus?

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When an infant suckles at its mother's breast,milk moves through the breast structures in what order?

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

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In early pregnancy,what hormone stimulates growth of the corpus luteum?

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Which stage of meiosis is an ovulated egg in?

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Why do pregnant women often have heartburn?

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Which uterine layer is composed of a simple columnar epithelium containing tubular glands?

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What is an ovulated egg more technically referred to as?

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Most primary oocytes undergo atresia during climacteric.

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The ovary receives blood from which artery/arteries?

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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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Which form of estrogen is the most potent in pregnancy?

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

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

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Which of the following is a part of the internal female genitalia?

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Prolactin is secreted during pregnancy to stimulate milk synthesis so that milk will be available by the time the infant is born.

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In the excitement phase,the uterus rises from its forward-tilted (anteverted)position.

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During the plateau phase of the sexual response,the glans and clitoris swell as the deep arteries dilate and the __________ engorge with blood.

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Inhibin modulates the secretion of LH.

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