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Female Physiology Before Pregnancy and Female Hormones Chapter 82 Quiz

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What stimulates the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary?

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) (correct)
Estrogen
Progesterone
Corpus luteum

Which hormone inhibits the release of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Progesterone
Estrogen (correct)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)

What stimulates the development of the corpus luteum in the ovaries?

Estrogen
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH) (correct)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Which hormone stimulates the development of the follicles in the ovaries?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the 28-day period of the female sexual cycle?

Development of the follicles and corpus luteum after menstruation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the ovarian follicle development described in the text?

To promote rapid development of the maturing follicle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does estrogen play in the ovarian follicle development?

Promotes proliferation of granulosa and thecal cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates the development of 12 to 14 primary ovarian follicles at the beginning of the monthly cycle?

GnRH from the hypothalamus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fluid secreted into the developing ovarian follicle?

Rich in estrogen, diffuses into the blood and results in a progressive rise in its concentration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for promoting development of FSH and LH receptors on the granulosa and thecal cells?

Estrogen (C) Signup and view all the answers