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What is the primary function of prostaglandins in the reproductive system?
What is the primary function of prostaglandins in the reproductive system?
- Reduce inflammation
- Solidify semen
- Contract the uterus (correct)
- Neutralize vaginal acidity
Which substance is primarily responsible for neutralizing vaginal acidity?
Which substance is primarily responsible for neutralizing vaginal acidity?
- Antibiotics
- Fibrinogenase
- Prostaglandins
- Alkaline/base substance (correct)
What role does fibrinogenase play in semen?
What role does fibrinogenase play in semen?
- Contract the uterus
- Facilitate sperm motility
- Solidify semen (correct)
- Control pH levels
How do antibiotics function in the context of reproductive health?
How do antibiotics function in the context of reproductive health?
What is the function of the Cowper’s gland?
What is the function of the Cowper’s gland?
What term describes the early stage of development that consists of approximately 100 cells?
What term describes the early stage of development that consists of approximately 100 cells?
What is the process called when the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall?
What is the process called when the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall?
What happens after the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall?
What happens after the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall?
Which statement accurately describes the behavior of a blastocyst before implantation?
Which statement accurately describes the behavior of a blastocyst before implantation?
In what stage does the cell mass begin to differentiate into various tissues during early development?
In what stage does the cell mass begin to differentiate into various tissues during early development?
What term describes the condition of having periods that are unevenly spaced?
What term describes the condition of having periods that are unevenly spaced?
Which condition is characterized by the absence of menstrual periods for three or more months?
Which condition is characterized by the absence of menstrual periods for three or more months?
What is the medical term for extremely painful menstrual cramping?
What is the medical term for extremely painful menstrual cramping?
Which of the following conditions involves abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding?
Which of the following conditions involves abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding?
What condition involves the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus?
What condition involves the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus?
What hormone primarily triggers ovulation during the menstrual cycle?
What hormone primarily triggers ovulation during the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the uterine lining in preparation for a potential pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the uterine lining in preparation for a potential pregnancy?
What triggers the release of progesterone during the menstrual cycle?
What triggers the release of progesterone during the menstrual cycle?
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by a decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels, leading to menstruation?
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by a decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels, leading to menstruation?
Negative feedback in the menstrual cycle primarily functions to regulate the release of which hormone?
Negative feedback in the menstrual cycle primarily functions to regulate the release of which hormone?
What is one advantage of choosing alternative birthing methods like home births or birthing centers?
What is one advantage of choosing alternative birthing methods like home births or birthing centers?
What is a significant risk associated with alternative birthing methods such as home births?
What is a significant risk associated with alternative birthing methods such as home births?
How do alternative methods of childbirth generally differ from traditional hospital births?
How do alternative methods of childbirth generally differ from traditional hospital births?
Which of the following is NOT commonly viewed as a benefit of home births or birthing centers?
Which of the following is NOT commonly viewed as a benefit of home births or birthing centers?
In what way might the environment of a birthing center differ from that of a hospital?
In what way might the environment of a birthing center differ from that of a hospital?
