Question 1

In which structure does fertilization usually occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   Urethra
B)   Uterus
C)   Ovary
D)   Urinary bladder
E)   Uterine tubeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

When do mammary glands primarily develop within the breasts?

Accepted Answer

A)   During the last weeks of fetal development
B)   At birth
C)   During infancy
D)   During puberty
E)   During pregnancyF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

During the follicular phase,granulosa cells secrete __________,which stimulates secretion of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   estradiol;LH
B)   estradiol;FSH
C)   estradiol;GnRH
D)   progesterone;FSH
E)   progesterone;LHF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) A

Question 4

The number of ovarian follicles declines with age,leading to a reduction of estrogen levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which hormone acts primarily on the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Estrogen
B)   Androgen
C)   Progesterone
D)   Follicle-stimulating hormone
E)   Luteinizing hormoneF) A) and D)
G) A) and C) C

Question 6

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) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a benefit of breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is more easily digested and absorbed than cow's milk.
B)   It helps clear meconium from the baby's intestine.
C)   It reduces the incidence of jaundice in neonates.
D)   It prevents colonization of the neonatal intestine with beneficial bacteria.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Oxytocin stimulates contraction of myoepithelial cell of the mammary acini.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A)   Climacteric
B)   Menopause
C)   Atresia
D)   Menarche
E)   PubarcheF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Pregnancy kits test for the presence of what hormone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The anterior margin of the ovary is anchored by a peritoneal fold called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   broad ligament
B)   ovarian ligament
C)   suspensory ligament
D)   mesovariumE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The vagina has no glands but it is moistened by mucus from glands in the cervical canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Most primary oocytes undergo atresia during climacteric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What determines breast size?

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 toneF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

What is a follicle composed of?

Accepted Answer

A)   An organ in the ovary
B)   An oocyte
C)   An oocyte enclosed in follicular or granulosa cells
D)   A group of granulosa cells
E)   A group of follicular cellsF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

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 D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Why is breast milk superior to cow's milk for an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cow's milk provides fewer calories per mL.
B)   Cow's milk provides less calcium per mL.
C)   Cow's milk provides less phosphorous per mL.
D)   Cow's milk has too much protein and minerals in it.
E)   It is a myth;cow's milk is equal in quality to breast milk.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Progesterone stimulates uterine contractions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a component of the vulva?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vaginal orifice
B)   Mons pubis
C)   Clitoris
D)   Cervix
E)   Labia minoraF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Exam 28: The Female Reproductive System

In which structure does fertilization usually occur?

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When do mammary glands primarily develop within the breasts?

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During the follicular phase,granulosa cells secrete __________,which stimulates secretion of __________.

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The number of ovarian follicles declines with age,leading to a reduction of estrogen levels.

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Which hormone acts primarily on the uterus?

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

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Which of the following is not a benefit of breast feeding?

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Oxytocin stimulates contraction of myoepithelial cell of the mammary acini.

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What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

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Pregnancy kits test for the presence of what hormone?

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The anterior margin of the ovary is anchored by a peritoneal fold called the __________.

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The vagina has no glands but it is moistened by mucus from glands in the cervical canal.

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Most primary oocytes undergo atresia during climacteric.

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What determines breast size?

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What is a follicle composed of?

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

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Why is breast milk superior to cow's milk for an infant?

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

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Progesterone stimulates uterine contractions.

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Which of the following is not a component of the vulva?

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