Female Reproductive Physiology Basics

What hormone dominates the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

Progesterone (correct)

Estrogen

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Which hormone induces ovulation?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Progesterone

Luteinizing hormone (LH) (correct)

Estrogen

What is the main function of estrogen in the menstrual cycle?

Inducing ovulation

Protecting the endometrium

Creating a quiescent endometrium

Endometrial building (correct)

What is amenorrhea?

Absence of menstrual cycles due to hormonal disruption or ovarian problem Signup and view all the answers

What causes necrosis and menstruation in the menstrual cycle?

Withdrawal of hormonal support of the endometrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the segmentation contractions in the small intestine?

To mix the chyme with small intestine secretions Signup and view all the answers

How do segmentation contractions affect the small intestine?

They cause localized concentric contractions Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of stretching the intestinal wall in the small intestine?

It initiates mixing contractions Signup and view all the answers

How do mixing contractions differ from propulsive contractions in the small intestine?

Mixing contractions divide the intestine into segments, while propulsive contractions propel chyme forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of segmentation contractions in the small intestine?

To promote progressive mixing of food with intestinal secretions Signup and view all the answers

How do mixing contractions differ from propulsive contractions in the small intestine?

Mixing contractions promote localized concentric contractions, while propulsive contractions propel chyme forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of slow wave electrical activity in the small intestine?

To facilitate mixing and propulsion of chyme Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of slow wave electrical activity in the small intestine?

To regulate the frequency of propulsive contractions Signup and view all the answers

What effect does stretching of the intestinal wall have in the small intestine?

It triggers localized concentric contractions Signup and view all the answers

Which process divides the small intestine into spaced segments that appear like a chain of sausages?

Segmentation contractions Signup and view all the answers

Female Reproductive Physiology Basics

Questions and Answers

What hormone dominates the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

Which hormone induces ovulation?

What is the main function of estrogen in the menstrual cycle?

What is amenorrhea?

What causes necrosis and menstruation in the menstrual cycle?

What is the main purpose of the segmentation contractions in the small intestine?

How do segmentation contractions affect the small intestine?

What is the effect of stretching the intestinal wall in the small intestine?

How do mixing contractions differ from propulsive contractions in the small intestine?

What is the main function of segmentation contractions in the small intestine?

How do mixing contractions differ from propulsive contractions in the small intestine?

What is the primary function of slow wave electrical activity in the small intestine?

What is the primary role of slow wave electrical activity in the small intestine?

What effect does stretching of the intestinal wall have in the small intestine?

Which process divides the small intestine into spaced segments that appear like a chain of sausages?

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