33 Questions
Which hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary to produce Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone during puberty?
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
In girls, which body part widens during puberty as part of the body contours changes?
Pelvis
At what age does Stage 3 of breast development typically occur in girls during puberty?
11.2 years
Which type of hair is typically observed at Stage 4 of pubic hair development in girls?
Mid Escutcheon
What is the critical body weight mentioned for experiencing menarche in girls?
105 pounds
Which hormone is responsible for the growth of testes in boys during puberty?
Testosterone
What is the major hormone of pregnancy?
Progesterone
When does a pregnancy test typically become positive after implantation?
Before the period is missed
What is the main hormone responsible for expressing milk by contraction of myoepithelial cells?
Oxytocin
What is the site of rupture of the ovum?
Corpus Luteum
Which gland is responsible for producing pulsatile oxytocin?
Mammary Glands
What does a Breast Self Examination help in detecting early?
Breast cancer
What is the function of the Skene's glands in the female reproductive system?
Secrete lubrication during sexual arousal
At what stage does fertilization usually occur in human reproduction?
Sperm and Egg 43
Which ligament aligns the ovaries with the uterus?
Utero-ovarian ligament
What should be recommended to a woman whose period is two weeks late and has flu-like symptoms?
Perform a breast examination
What is the role of oxytocin during childbirth?
Promotes uterine contractions
Which part of the female reproductive system is often referred to as the 'organ of copulation'?
Vagina
How is gender variant/non-conforming defined?
A person's gender expression differing from societal norms
What is the main difference between gender identity and sexual orientation?
Gender identity refers to how a person identifies themselves, while sexual orientation relates to who they are attracted to.
What is intersex?
Being born with sexual or reproductive anatomy that is not typical for either male or female
Which hormone plays a significant role in the growth and development of the milk-secreting apparatus in the mammary gland?
Placental lactogen
What triggers the rise in prolactin levels after delivery?
Suckling
Where do most of the breast lymphatics drain towards?
Axilla
What is the main function of FSH in the female reproductive system?
Develops follicles and selects the Dominant Follicle
During which phase of the ovulatory cycle does midcycle ovulation occur?
Follicular Growth
Which structure provides a reservoir for the storage, maturation, and transport of sperm in males?
Epididymis
Where does fertilization typically take place in the female reproductive system?
Fallopian Tube
What happens to the endometrium if pregnancy does not occur?
Sloughs (menses)
Which male reproductive structure begins at the tail of the epididymis?
Vas Deferens
What is the main role of Progesterone from the Corpus Luteum in the female reproductive system?
Causes endometrial thickening
Which hormone is produced by the dividing embryo and later by the placenta after fertilization?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
In males, what process begins during puberty when spermatogonia multiply by mitosis?
Spermatogenesis
Test your knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive organs, including the vulva, vagina, and cervix. Learn about the structures such as the clitoris, labia, urethra, Bartholin's glands, and more.
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