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What is the primary function of the Fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the Fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
- To transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus (correct)
- To nurture the fetus
- To dilate for birthing
- To synthesize hormones
Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining pregnancy in the female reproductive system?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining pregnancy in the female reproductive system?
- Oestrogen
- Progesterone (correct)
- Chorionic gonadotropin
- Androgen
What is the name of the axis that regulates the reproductive system in both males and females?
What is the name of the axis that regulates the reproductive system in both males and females?
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Pancreatic Axis
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis (correct)
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis
What is the main source of chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
What is the main source of chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
What is the primary function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
Which of the following is NOT a steroid hormone involved in the reproductive system?
Which of the following is NOT a steroid hormone involved in the reproductive system?
What is the primary purpose of GnRH agonist in IVF treatment?
What is the primary purpose of GnRH agonist in IVF treatment?
What is the typical duration of FSH injection in IVF treatment?
What is the typical duration of FSH injection in IVF treatment?
What is the primary cause of osteoporosis in menopausal women?
What is the primary cause of osteoporosis in menopausal women?
What is the benefit of tibolone tablets in HRT?
What is the benefit of tibolone tablets in HRT?
What is the adverse effect of unopposed oestrogen in HRT?
What is the adverse effect of unopposed oestrogen in HRT?
Why does progesterone reduce the risk of cancer in HRT?
Why does progesterone reduce the risk of cancer in HRT?
What is the primary function of DHT in target cells?
What is the primary function of DHT in target cells?
Which of the following is NOT a metabolic effect of androgens?
Which of the following is NOT a metabolic effect of androgens?
What is the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT in peripheral tissues?
What is the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT in peripheral tissues?
What is the main source of circulating testosterone?
What is the main source of circulating testosterone?
What is the effect of high levels of testosterone on libido?
What is the effect of high levels of testosterone on libido?
What is the ultimate effect of androgens on epiphyseal plates?
What is the ultimate effect of androgens on epiphyseal plates?
What is the effect of very obese men converting their testosterone to oestrogen?
What is the effect of very obese men converting their testosterone to oestrogen?
What is the role of Inhibin in the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Testicular axis?
What is the role of Inhibin in the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Testicular axis?
What is the cause of 3° hypogonadism?
What is the cause of 3° hypogonadism?
What is the typical karyotype of Klinefelter's syndrome?
What is the typical karyotype of Klinefelter's syndrome?
What is the effect of androgen insensitivity or resistance?
What is the effect of androgen insensitivity or resistance?
What is the approximate frequency of androgen insensitivity or resistance in XY births?
What is the approximate frequency of androgen insensitivity or resistance in XY births?
What is the primary reason for abusing tetrahydrogestrinone, stanozolol, and nandrolone?
What is the primary reason for abusing tetrahydrogestrinone, stanozolol, and nandrolone?
What is the mechanism of action of Abiraterone acetate?
What is the mechanism of action of Abiraterone acetate?
Which of the following is a side effect of using Finasteride?
Which of the following is a side effect of using Finasteride?
What is the difference between Finasteride and Dutasteride?
What is the difference between Finasteride and Dutasteride?
What is the effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on hair follicles?
What is the effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on hair follicles?
What is the primary use of Anastrozole?
What is the primary use of Anastrozole?
