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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth and maturation of the ovarian follicle?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth and maturation of the ovarian follicle?
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (correct)
- Luteinising hormone (LH)
- Progesterone
- Oestrogen
What is the primary function of the myometrium during the follicular or proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the primary function of the myometrium during the follicular or proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
- To increase contractility
- To maintain uterine quiescence
- To secrete aqueous secretions to aid sperm transport (correct)
- To secrete progesterone
What occurs on the first day of the ovarian cycle?
What occurs on the first day of the ovarian cycle?
- Oestrus (heat) (correct)
- Menstruation
- Ovulation
- Implantation
What is the primary function of the uterine glands during the follicular or proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the primary function of the uterine glands during the follicular or proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
What happens to the endometrium during the luteal or secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?
What happens to the endometrium during the luteal or secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the primary function of the serosa, the outermost layer of the uterus?
What is the primary function of the serosa, the outermost layer of the uterus?
What is the primary trigger for the onset of puberty?
What is the primary trigger for the onset of puberty?
What percentage of variation in the age of onset of puberty is attributed to genetic factors?
What percentage of variation in the age of onset of puberty is attributed to genetic factors?
What is the result of a delay in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad axis activity?
What is the result of a delay in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad axis activity?
What is the trend observed in the age of menarche in Western Europe over the last 150 years?
What is the trend observed in the age of menarche in Western Europe over the last 150 years?
What is the age range for the onset of puberty?
What is the age range for the onset of puberty?
What is the first sign of fertility in females?
What is the first sign of fertility in females?
What is the minimum body mass required for the onset of puberty in girls?
What is the minimum body mass required for the onset of puberty in girls?
What is the approximate incidence of Klinefelter's syndrome in human male births?
What is the approximate incidence of Klinefelter's syndrome in human male births?
What is the percentage of body fat required for the onset of puberty?
What is the percentage of body fat required for the onset of puberty?
What is the effect of progesterone on the HPG axis during pregnancy?
What is the effect of progesterone on the HPG axis during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of dopamine in lactation?
What is the primary function of dopamine in lactation?
What is the effect of steroidal contraceptives on ovulation?
What is the effect of steroidal contraceptives on ovulation?
