Chapter 32: Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Chapter 32: Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. At the midpoint of the menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs in response to the

ANS:  B

At the midpoint of the cycle, a burst of luteinizing hormone and a doubling of FSH secretion from the pituitary gland stimulate ovulation. Ovulation does not occur in response to an increase in progesterone. An increase in estrogen causes the anterior pituitary to release luteinizing hormone and FSH. Gonadotropin does not play a role in ovulation.

REF:   Pg. 659

2. Ovulation occurs approximately how many days prior to the first day of menstruation?

ANS:  C

Ovulation occurs approximately 14 days before the next cycle begins; thus, in a 28-day cycle, ovulation occurs about day 14 of the cycle. Ovulation does not occur 7 days after menstruation, on day 10 of the cycle, or 21 days into the menstrual cycle.

REF:   Pgs. 658-659

3. During the first 2 weeks of the menstrual cycle, the endometrium proliferates under the influence of

ANS:  A

In the preovulatory phase, also called the proliferative phase, theca and granulosa cells in the developing follicles in the ovary secrete estrogen. Testosterone is not secreted during the preovulatory phase. Progesterone is not related to the proliferation of the endometrium. The endometrium is not proliferated by the presence of hCG.

REF:   Pg. 659

4. The corpus luteum

ANS:  C

During the luteal phase the site of the ruptured follicle becomes a corpus luteum, which secretes estrogen and progesterone. The corpus luteum degenerates if pregnancy does not occur. The corpus luteum does not secrete hCG. The corpus luteum is not a part of the placenta.

REF:   Pg. 660