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Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation in the female menstrual cycle?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation in the female menstrual cycle?
- Luteinizing hormone (LH) (correct)
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
How does the hypothalamus contribute to the regulation of reproductive hormones?
How does the hypothalamus contribute to the regulation of reproductive hormones?
- It produces kisspeptin, which stimulates the release of GnRH (correct)
- It secretes LH and FSH in response to rising estrogen levels
- It releases inhibin to inhibit the production of GnRH
- It responds to low testosterone by inhibiting LH and FSH release
Which part of the female reproductive system is the primary site for embryo development?
Which part of the female reproductive system is the primary site for embryo development?
- Uterus (correct)
- Fallopian tube
- Cervix
- Ovary
During pregnancy, how does the feedback mechanism adapt to maintain reproductive hormone levels?
During pregnancy, how does the feedback mechanism adapt to maintain reproductive hormone levels?
Which physical change is common to both sexes during puberty?
Which physical change is common to both sexes during puberty?
What is the role of GnRH in the male reproductive system?
What is the role of GnRH in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary role of testosterone feedback in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary role of testosterone feedback in the male reproductive system?
Which of the following is a correct characteristic of negative feedback in the regulation of reproductive hormones?
Which of the following is a correct characteristic of negative feedback in the regulation of reproductive hormones?
In the correct order for the production of hormones during the monthly cycle, what comes after FSH and before progesterone?
In the correct order for the production of hormones during the monthly cycle, what comes after FSH and before progesterone?
What will not result in a missed menstrual cycle?
What will not result in a missed menstrual cycle?
Which of the following is caused by increased estrogen levels in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
Which of the following is caused by increased estrogen levels in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
When is a woman most fertile during her cycle according to the rhythm method?
When is a woman most fertile during her cycle according to the rhythm method?
What is the hormone responsible for milk production and is stimulated through sucking?
What is the hormone responsible for milk production and is stimulated through sucking?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for ovulation?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for ovulation?
Which of the following hormones are directly released by the hypothalamus to trigger ovulation?
Which of the following hormones are directly released by the hypothalamus to trigger ovulation?
Which hormone is responsible for the thickening of the uterine lining in preparation for pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for the thickening of the uterine lining in preparation for pregnancy?
Which of the following correctly represents the events that lead to pregnancy and embryo development?
Which of the following correctly represents the events that lead to pregnancy and embryo development?
What triggers the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland in females?
What triggers the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland in females?
