Ovarian Cysts and Polycystic Ovaries Quiz

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What is a characteristic of follicle cysts and luteal cysts?

They often result in polycystic ovaries

They can cause intraperitoneal bleeding (correct)

They are typically unilocular

They are always palpable

Which of the following is a common symptom associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

Hyperthyroidism

Hypomenorrhea (correct)

Hypertension

Excessive weight loss

What differentiates polycystic ovaries from follicle cysts and luteal cysts?

Gray-white outer surface

Absence of underlying cysts

Presence of corpora lutea or albicans (correct)

Decreased size of the ovaries

In patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome, what hormonal imbalance is commonly observed?

Excessive luteinizing hormone (LH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed mechanism by which excess androgens affect follicle-stimulating hormone secretion in polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Androgens suppress FSH secretion via the hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

Which cell types make up the normal ovary?

Germ cells, sex cord/stromal cells, and surface epithelial cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of cancer death in females according to the text?

Ovarian tumors Signup and view all the answers

Which gene mutations are associated with an increased risk of ovarian and breast cancers?

BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk factors for ovarian cancer according to the text?

Nulliparous women, persistent high gonadotropin levels post-menopause, irritants like talc or asbestos Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tumors constitute the majority of primary ovarian tumors?

Surface epithelial tumors Signup and view all the answers

Ovarian Cysts and Polycystic Ovaries Quiz

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What is a characteristic of follicle cysts and luteal cysts?

Which of the following is a common symptom associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

What differentiates polycystic ovaries from follicle cysts and luteal cysts?

In patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome, what hormonal imbalance is commonly observed?

What is the proposed mechanism by which excess androgens affect follicle-stimulating hormone secretion in polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Which cell types make up the normal ovary?

What is the primary cause of cancer death in females according to the text?

Which gene mutations are associated with an increased risk of ovarian and breast cancers?

What are some risk factors for ovarian cancer according to the text?

Which type of tumors constitute the majority of primary ovarian tumors?

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