Female Reproductive Physiology Quiz
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Which hormone is responsible for the development of male reproductive organs?

  • Luteinizing hormone
  • Follicle stimulating hormone
  • Estrogen
  • Anti-mullerian hormone (correct)

    • Which hormone is responsible for the development of female reproductive organs?

  • Estrogen (correct)
  • Progesterone
  • Luteinizing hormone
  • Follicle stimulating hormone

    • Which disorder is characterized by the absence of anti-mullerian hormone, testosterone, and dihydrotestosterone in females?

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (correct)
  • Pelvic inflammatory disorder
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Osteoporosis

    • Which hormone is responsible for the regression of the mullerian ducts in males?

    <p>Anti-mullerian hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics?

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

    Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

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

    Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg?

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

    Which hormone stimulates the release of an egg from the ovary during ovulation?

    <p>Luteinizing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the development of the ovarian follicles in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Follicle stimulating hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the growth and development of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?

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

    Which hormone is responsible for regulating milk release and is inhibited by placental steroids?

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

    What is the primary cause of menstrual disorders like amenorrhea?

    <p>HPA disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for PCOS-related infertility?

    <p>Lifestyle changes, contraceptives, spironolactone, and clomiphene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of dysmenorrhea?

    <p>Disordered prostaglandin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of infertility in PCOS?

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

    What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes?

    <p>Increased maternal insulin resistance due to hCS, progesterone, and cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of infertility due to ovulatory factors?

    <p>Diminished ovarian reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of infertility due to tubal/pelvic factors?

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

    What is the primary cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)?

    <p>Various uterine causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of gestational hypertension/pre-eclampsia?

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

    What is the primary role of inhibin in the reproductive cycle?

    <p>Inhibiting the release of FSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the two-cell model for estrogen production, which cells cooperate to produce estrogen?

    <p>Theca and granulosa cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the monthly cycle does the mid-cycle LH surge induce ovulation?

    <p>Ovulatory phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of hCG in supporting the corpus luteum during pregnancy?

    <p>Maintaining progesterone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics and breast development?

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

    What triggers the pulsatile release of GnRH in the female reproductive cycle?

    <p>Neural input from the hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the placenta during pregnancy?

    <p>Exchange of nutrients between mother and fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interplay between the ovaries, pituitary, and ovarian hormones during the menstrual cycle primarily responsible for?

    <p>Preparing the endometrial lining for implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of estrogen and progesterone in the context of clinical markers of ovulation?

    <p>Thickening the cervical mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of GnRH in the reproductive cycle?

    <p>Regulating the release of FSH and LH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle and the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?

    <p>Estrogen (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the regression of the mullerian ducts in males?

    <p>Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg?

    <p>Progesterone (P)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates the release of an egg from the ovary during ovulation?

    <p>Luteinizing hormone (LH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of pregnancy and lactation?

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

    What triggers the pulsatile release of GnRH in the female reproductive cycle?

    <p>Low levels of estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of menopause?

    <p>Exhaustion of functioning ovarian follicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of menstrual disorders like amenorrhea?

    <p>Insufficient production of estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of infertility in PCOS?

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

    What is the main function of estrogen and progesterone in the context of clinical markers of ovulation?

    <p>Induce the surge of LH leading to ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is no longer recommended by ACOG for the treatment of PCOS-related infertility?

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

    What is the primary cause of infertility due to tubal/pelvic factors?

    <p>Pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of dysmenorrhea related to endometriosis?

    <p>Disordered prostaglandin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by the absence of anti-mullerian hormone, testosterone, and dihydrotestosterone in females?

    <p>Turner syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from various uterine and non-classified causes?

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

    Which hormone is responsible for the development of male reproductive organs?

    <p>Testosterone (T)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common disorders of pregnancy?

    <p>Gestational diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gestational diabetes involve?

    <p>Increased maternal insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause infertility due to tubal/pelvic factors?

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

    What can lead to a higher risk of developing type II diabetes and fetal macrosomia?

    <p>Insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of inhibin in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Inhibiting the release of FSH to regulate follicle development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the monthly cycle does the mid-cycle LH surge primarily induce ovulation?

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

    What is the primary role of estrogen in the context of the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Promoting the growth and development of the uterine lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized egg?

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

    What triggers the pulsatile release of GnRH in the female reproductive cycle?

    <p>Elevated levels of estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of hCG in supporting the corpus luteum during pregnancy?

    <p>Preventing the regression of the corpus luteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics and breast development?

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

    What is the primary cause of infertility due to ovulatory factors?

    <p>Failure to produce mature eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the regression of the mullerian ducts in males?

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

    What is the primary cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)?

    <p>Excessive estrogen production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Female Reproductive Physiology Overview

    • Source: A comprehensive overview of female reproductive physiology from various medical course materials and textbooks.
    • Reproductive Pelvic Organs: Discussion of functions during non-pregnant state vs pregnancy, egg development, and the number of eggs in a female.
    • Uterus and Adjacent Organs: Anatomical landmarks of the uterus and adjacent organs are discussed.
    • Menstruation: Details on the monthly cycle, phases, and the interplay between ovaries, pituitary and ovarian hormones, and the uterus/endometrial lining.
    • Ovaries: The role of hormones like GnRH, inhibin, FSH, and LH in the reproductive cycle.
    • Estrogen Production: Description of the two-cell model for steroidogenesis and the cooperative function of theca and granulosa cells.
    • Estrogen and Progesterone Action: Their roles in secondary sexual characteristics, breast development, and clinical markers of ovulation.
    • Hormone Review: The pulsatile release of GnRH, FSH, LH, estrogen, inhibin, and the mid-cycle LH surge inducing ovulation.
    • Conception: Steps involving ovulation, movement of oocyte, fertilization, and implantation.
    • Pregnancy: Discussion of the placenta, hormones released, and the role of hCG in supporting the corpus luteum.
    • Copyrights: Materials are copyrighted by McGraw-Hill Education.
    • Access: Access to the materials for further details.

    Female Reproductive Physiology Overview

    • Source: A comprehensive overview of female reproductive physiology from various medical course materials and textbooks.
    • Reproductive Pelvic Organs: Discussion of functions during non-pregnant state vs pregnancy, egg development, and the number of eggs in a female.
    • Uterus and Adjacent Organs: Anatomical landmarks of the uterus and adjacent organs are discussed.
    • Menstruation: Details on the monthly cycle, phases, and the interplay between ovaries, pituitary and ovarian hormones, and the uterus/endometrial lining.
    • Ovaries: The role of hormones like GnRH, inhibin, FSH, and LH in the reproductive cycle.
    • Estrogen Production: Description of the two-cell model for steroidogenesis and the cooperative function of theca and granulosa cells.
    • Estrogen and Progesterone Action: Their roles in secondary sexual characteristics, breast development, and clinical markers of ovulation.
    • Hormone Review: The pulsatile release of GnRH, FSH, LH, estrogen, inhibin, and the mid-cycle LH surge inducing ovulation.
    • Conception: Steps involving ovulation, movement of oocyte, fertilization, and implantation.
    • Pregnancy: Discussion of the placenta, hormones released, and the role of hCG in supporting the corpus luteum.
    • Copyrights: Materials are copyrighted by McGraw-Hill Education.
    • Access: Access to the materials for further details.

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