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Which cells produce androstenedione?
Which cells produce androstenedione?
- Granulosa cells
- Sertoli cells
- Leydig cells
- Theca cells (correct)
What is the main function of estrogen during pregnancy?
What is the main function of estrogen during pregnancy?
- Stimulation of prolactin secretion
- Feedback inhibition of FSH and LH
- Indicator of fetal well-being (correct)
- Development of internal/external genitalia
What is the order of potency of estrogens?
What is the order of potency of estrogens?
- Estriol > Estradiol > Estrone
- Estriol > Estrone > Estradiol
- Estradiol > Estrone > Estriol (correct)
- Estrone > Estriol > Estradiol
Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg during the luteal phase?
Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg during the luteal phase?
What is the main function of progesterone during pregnancy?
What is the main function of progesterone during pregnancy?
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
What is the purpose of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the purpose of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
What is the average age of menopause onset?
What is the average age of menopause onset?
What is the role of DHT in males?
What is the role of DHT in males?
What is the earliest detectable secondary sexual characteristic in females?
What is the earliest detectable secondary sexual characteristic in females?
Which of the following cardiovascular changes occur during late pregnancy?
Which of the following cardiovascular changes occur during late pregnancy?
Which hormone supports the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which hormone supports the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which gastrointestinal change is common during pregnancy?
Which gastrointestinal change is common during pregnancy?
What is the function of Human Placental Lactogen (hPL)?
What is the function of Human Placental Lactogen (hPL)?
During spermatogenesis, which cells produce spermatids?
During spermatogenesis, which cells produce spermatids?
What is the process by which spermatids develop into mature spermatozoa called?
What is the process by which spermatids develop into mature spermatozoa called?
Which condition can lead to impaired tail mobility in sperm, resulting in infertility?
Which condition can lead to impaired tail mobility in sperm, resulting in infertility?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of internal and external genitalia, breasts, and female fat distribution?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of internal and external genitalia, breasts, and female fat distribution?
Which cells produce androstenedione during estrogen production pathway?
Which cells produce androstenedione during estrogen production pathway?
Which estrogen has the highest potency?
Which estrogen has the highest potency?
Where are estrogen receptors expressed?
Where are estrogen receptors expressed?
Which hormone stimulates insulin resistance to ensure a supply of glucose and amino acids to the growing fetus?
Which hormone stimulates insulin resistance to ensure a supply of glucose and amino acids to the growing fetus?
Which of the following is true about the Apgar score?
Which of the following is true about the Apgar score?
What is considered low birth weight for a newborn?
What is considered low birth weight for a newborn?
What is the main contributor to increased cardiac output in late pregnancy?
What is the main contributor to increased cardiac output in late pregnancy?
Which hormone supports the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which hormone supports the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which gastrointestinal change is common during pregnancy?
Which gastrointestinal change is common during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the purpose of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the endometrial lining and supporting pregnancy during pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the endometrial lining and supporting pregnancy during pregnancy?
What is the function of progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the function of progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the role of estrogen in the uterine cycle?
What is the role of estrogen in the uterine cycle?
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
What is the function of progesterone as an ovulation indicator?
What is the function of progesterone as an ovulation indicator?
What is the main function of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the main function of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the purpose of the luteal phase in the menstrual cycle?
What is the purpose of the luteal phase in the menstrual cycle?
Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
What is the main function of progesterone during pregnancy?
What is the main function of progesterone during pregnancy?
Which hormone supports the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which hormone supports the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
What is the order of potency of estrogens?
What is the order of potency of estrogens?
Which cells produce androstenedione?
Which cells produce androstenedione?
Which gastrointestinal change is common during pregnancy?
Which gastrointestinal change is common during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the purpose of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the role of DHT in males?
What is the role of DHT in males?
Which cells produce androstenedione?
Which cells produce androstenedione?
Where are estrogen receptors expressed?
Where are estrogen receptors expressed?
What is the purpose of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the purpose of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the role of DHT in males?
What is the role of DHT in males?
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone supports the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which hormone supports the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which gastrointestinal change is common during pregnancy?
Which gastrointestinal change is common during pregnancy?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the follicle transform into the corpus luteum?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the follicle transform into the corpus luteum?
What is the main hormone responsible for maintaining the endometrial lining and supporting pregnancy during pregnancy?
What is the main hormone responsible for maintaining the endometrial lining and supporting pregnancy during pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting sperm entry into the uterus by producing thick cervical mucus?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting sperm entry into the uterus by producing thick cervical mucus?
What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in pregnancy?
What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in pregnancy?
What is the main function of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the main function of the secretory phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the process by which the 2° oocyte is released from the ovary?
What is the process by which the 2° oocyte is released from the ovary?
What is the purpose of the proliferative phase in the uterine cycle?
What is the purpose of the proliferative phase in the uterine cycle?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting insulin resistance to ensure a supply of glucose and amino acids to the growing fetus?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting insulin resistance to ensure a supply of glucose and amino acids to the growing fetus?
What is the purpose of the Apgar score?
What is the purpose of the Apgar score?
What is the main function of oxytocin in lactation?
What is the main function of oxytocin in lactation?
What is the average birth weight for a newborn with macrosomia?
What is the average birth weight for a newborn with macrosomia?
Which hormone is responsible for supporting the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which hormone is responsible for supporting the corpus luteum during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
What is the main contributor to increased cardiac output in late pregnancy?
What is the main contributor to increased cardiac output in late pregnancy?
What is the function of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in pregnancy tests?
What is the function of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in pregnancy tests?
Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
At what age is menopause typically diagnosed?
At what age is menopause typically diagnosed?
What are the specific hormonal changes that occur during menopause?
What are the specific hormonal changes that occur during menopause?
Which hormone is responsible for the differentiation of male internal genitalia and growth of penis, seminal vesicles, muscle, and red blood cells?
Which hormone is responsible for the differentiation of male internal genitalia and growth of penis, seminal vesicles, muscle, and red blood cells?
Which hormone plays a role in early differentiation of male external genitalia and later in prostate growth, balding, and sebaceous gland activity?
Which hormone plays a role in early differentiation of male external genitalia and later in prostate growth, balding, and sebaceous gland activity?
What is the earliest detectable secondary sexual characteristic in females?
What is the earliest detectable secondary sexual characteristic in females?
What is the term used to describe the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8 years in females and 9 years in males?
What is the term used to describe the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8 years in females and 9 years in males?
What is the term used to describe the absence of secondary sexual characteristics by the age of 13 years in females and 14 years in males?
What is the term used to describe the absence of secondary sexual characteristics by the age of 13 years in females and 14 years in males?
What are the two types of precocious puberty?
What are the two types of precocious puberty?
During the luteal phase, progesterone stimulates the development of which of the following structures in the uterus?
During the luteal phase, progesterone stimulates the development of which of the following structures in the uterus?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of LH during most of the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of LH during most of the menstrual cycle?
What is the main function of progesterone during pregnancy?
What is the main function of progesterone during pregnancy?
What is the role of LH in triggering ovulation?
What is the role of LH in triggering ovulation?
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the development and thickening of the endometrium in preparation for a possible pregnancy?
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the development and thickening of the endometrium in preparation for a possible pregnancy?
What is the term used to describe abnormal uterine bleeding that deviates from normal menstruation?
What is the term used to describe abnormal uterine bleeding that deviates from normal menstruation?
What is the hormone secreted by syncytiotrophoblasts that can be detected in blood and urine tests to confirm pregnancy?
What is the hormone secreted by syncytiotrophoblasts that can be detected in blood and urine tests to confirm pregnancy?
Which of the following is a potential complication of low birth weight in infants?
Which of the following is a potential complication of low birth weight in infants?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting uterine contractions during lactation?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting uterine contractions during lactation?
Which of the following is a potential cause of decreased systemic vascular resistance (SVR) during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a potential cause of decreased systemic vascular resistance (SVR) during pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining progesterone levels and preventing abortion during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining progesterone levels and preventing abortion during the first 8-10 weeks of gestation?
Which of the following is a potential cause of gestational diabetes?
Which of the following is a potential cause of gestational diabetes?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting insulin resistance to ensure a supply of glucose and amino acids to the growing fetus?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting insulin resistance to ensure a supply of glucose and amino acids to the growing fetus?
Which of the following is a potential cause of increased renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a potential cause of increased renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with breastfeeding?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with breastfeeding?
At what age is menopause typically diagnosed?
At what age is menopause typically diagnosed?
Which hormone is responsible for the differentiation of male internal genitalia?
Which hormone is responsible for the differentiation of male internal genitalia?
What is the role of DHT in males?
What is the role of DHT in males?
Which secondary sexual characteristic is assessed separately from the others in Tanner stages?
Which secondary sexual characteristic is assessed separately from the others in Tanner stages?
What is the term used to describe the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8 years in females and 9 years in males?
What is the term used to describe the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8 years in females and 9 years in males?
What is the main cause of delayed puberty?
What is the main cause of delayed puberty?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male external genitalia?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male external genitalia?
What are the two types of precocious puberty?
What are the two types of precocious puberty?
Which cells undergo spermiogenesis to form mature spermatozoa?
Which cells undergo spermiogenesis to form mature spermatozoa?
What is the role of "gonium" in spermatogenesis?
What is the role of "gonium" in spermatogenesis?
Which condition can lead to impaired tail mobility and infertility?
Which condition can lead to impaired tail mobility and infertility?
Which hormone can still cause infertility in individuals with absent vas deferens?
Which hormone can still cause infertility in individuals with absent vas deferens?
Which hormone is primarily produced by the ovaries?
Which hormone is primarily produced by the ovaries?
What is the order of potency of estrogens?
What is the order of potency of estrogens?
Where are estrogen receptors expressed?
Where are estrogen receptors expressed?