Female Reproductive Organs Anatomy and Physiology
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Which hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone during puberty?

  • Growth Hormone
  • Insulin
  • Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (correct)
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • In girls, which body part widens during puberty as part of the body contours changes?

  • Hands
  • Shoulders
  • Face
  • Pelvis (correct)
  • At what age does Stage 3 of breast development typically occur in girls during puberty?

  • 14.6 years
  • 10.5 years
  • 11.2 years (correct)
  • 12.1 years
  • Which type of hair is typically observed at Stage 4 of pubic hair development in girls?

    <p>Mid Escutcheon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the critical body weight mentioned for experiencing menarche in girls?

    <p>105 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the growth of testes in boys during puberty?

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major hormone of pregnancy?

    <p>Progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a pregnancy test typically become positive after implantation?

    <p>Before the period is missed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main hormone responsible for expressing milk by contraction of myoepithelial cells?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the site of rupture of the ovum?

    <p>Corpus Luteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is responsible for producing pulsatile oxytocin?

    <p>Mammary Glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Breast Self Examination help in detecting early?

    <p>Breast cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Skene's glands in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Secrete lubrication during sexual arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage does fertilization usually occur in human reproduction?

    <p>Sperm and Egg 43</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament aligns the ovaries with the uterus?

    <p>Utero-ovarian ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recommended to a woman whose period is two weeks late and has flu-like symptoms?

    <p>Perform a breast examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of oxytocin during childbirth?

    <p>Promotes uterine contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the female reproductive system is often referred to as the 'organ of copulation'?

    <p>Vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is gender variant/non-conforming defined?

    <p>A person's gender expression differing from societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between gender identity and sexual orientation?

    <p>Gender identity refers to how a person identifies themselves, while sexual orientation relates to who they are attracted to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is intersex?

    <p>Being born with sexual or reproductive anatomy that is not typical for either male or female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone plays a significant role in the growth and development of the milk-secreting apparatus in the mammary gland?

    <p>Placental lactogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the rise in prolactin levels after delivery?

    <p>Suckling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most of the breast lymphatics drain towards?

    <p>Axilla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of FSH in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Develops follicles and selects the Dominant Follicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the ovulatory cycle does midcycle ovulation occur?

    <p>Follicular Growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure provides a reservoir for the storage, maturation, and transport of sperm in males?

    <p>Epididymis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does fertilization typically take place in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Fallopian Tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the endometrium if pregnancy does not occur?

    <p>Sloughs (menses)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which male reproductive structure begins at the tail of the epididymis?

    <p>Vas Deferens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of Progesterone from the Corpus Luteum in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Causes endometrial thickening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is produced by the dividing embryo and later by the placenta after fertilization?

    <p>Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In males, what process begins during puberty when spermatogonia multiply by mitosis?

    <p>Spermatogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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