Chapter 81: Female Physiology Before Pregnancy and Female Hormones

Chapter 81: Female Physiology Before Pregnancy and Female Hormones

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. The cells of the follicle that are capable of producing androgens for conversion of androgens to estrogens are:

1. Cytotrophoblasts
2. Syntiotrophoblasts
3. Granulosa
4. Thecal

ANS: D

2. The hormones produced by the corpus luteum include:

1. GnRH
2. FSH
3. LH
4. Progesterone

ANS: D

3. Along with estrogen, the hormone that is responsible for relaxing the pelvic ligament to increase softening and effacement of the cervix is:

1. Progesterone
2. Relaxin
3. Inhibin
4. Activin

ANS: B

4. The process which stimulates prolactin to be released by the anterior pituitary during lactation is:

1. Suckling of the baby
2. Vitamins C and D
3. Release of oxytocin
4. Release of progesterone

ANS: A