Female Reproduction Quiz PDF

#### Section 1: Overview of the Female Reproductive System 1. **Which function is NOT a primary role of the female reproductive system?** - A) Production of gametes - B) Preparation for conception and gestation - C) Regulation of blood pressure - D) Nourishment of the baby after birth - *...

#### Section 1: Overview of the Female Reproductive System 1. **Which function is NOT a primary role of the female reproductive system?** - A) Production of gametes - B) Preparation for conception and gestation - C) Regulation of blood pressure - D) Nourishment of the baby after birth - **Answer:** C 2. **What is the final stage of ova maturation?** - A) Primary follicle - B) Graafian follicle - C) Corpus luteum - D) Corpus albicans - **Answer:** D 3. **Which phase is NOT part of the uterine cycle?** - A) Menstrual phase - B) Proliferative phase - C) Secretory phase - D) Luteal phase - **Answer:** D 4. **Which phase of the female sex act is regulated by the autonomic nervous system?**  - A) Arousal - B) Plateau - C) Orgasm - D) All of the above - **Answer:** D 5. **Which hormone does NOT play a significant role in the female reproductive cycle?** - A) GnRH - B) FSH - C) LH - D) Testosterone - **Answer:** D #### Section 2: Hormones of the Female Reproductive Cycle 6. **Which hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH?** - A) GnRH - B) Estrogen - C) Progesterone - D) Inhibin - **Answer:** A 7. **What is the primary function of FSH in the ovarian cycle?** - A) Trigger ovulation - B) Support corpus luteum formation - C) Stimulate follicular growth and maturation  - D) Inhibit LH release - **Answer:** C 8. **What triggers the LH surge in the ovarian cycle?** - A) Low levels of estrogen - B) High levels of estrogen - C) High levels of progesterone - D) Low levels of FSH - **Answer:** B #### Section 3: Ovarian Cycle 9. **What occurs during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?** - A) Formation of the corpus luteum - B) Maturation of ovarian follicles - C) Shedding of the uterine lining - D) Decline in estrogen levels - **Answer:** B 10. **What event marks the end of the follicular phase?** - A) Formation of the corpus luteum - B) Ovulation - C) Increase in FSH - D) Menstruation - **Answer:** B 11. **What hormone is primarily responsible for the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle?** - A) FSH - B) LH - C) Progesterone - D) Estrogen - **Answer:** C #### Section 4: Functions of Ovarian Hormones 12. **Which estrogen is the most potent and abundant in females?** - A) Estriol - B) Estrone - C) Estradiol - D) Progesterone - **Answer:** C 13. **What is the primary role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?** - A) Stimulate follicular growth - B) Trigger ovulation - C) Prepare the uterus for pregnancy - D) Regulate electrolyte balance - **Answer:** C #### Section 5: Uterine Cycle 14. **Which phase of the uterine cycle involves shedding of the uterine lining?**  - A) Menstrual phase - B) Proliferative phase - C) Secretory phase - D) Follicular phase - **Answer:** A 15. **During which phase does the endometrium rebuild itself?** - A) Menstrual phase - B) Proliferative phase - C) Secretory phase - D) Luteal phase - **Answer:** B #### Section 6: Regulation of the Female Cycle 16. **What initiates the early follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?** - A) Increase in LH - B) Decrease in progesterone - C) Increase in FSH - D) Decrease in estrogen - **Answer:** C 17. **What hormonal change triggers ovulation?** - A) Surge in FSH - B) Surge in LH - C) Decline in progesterone  - D) Decline in estrogen - **Answer:** B 18. **What is the primary hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the luteal phase?** - A) FSH - B) LH - C) Progesterone - D) Estrogen - **Answer:** C #### Section 7: Female Sexual Act 19. **Which phase of the female sexual act is characterized by rhythmic contractions of the pelvic muscles?** - A) Arousal - B) Plateau - C) Orgasm - D) Resolution - **Answer:** C 20. **Which hormone is known to enhance libido in females?** - A) Progesterone - B) Estrogen - C) Testosterone - D) LH - **Answer:** C #### Section 8: Female Fertility and Birth Control 21. **What is the typical viability period of the ovum?** - A) 6-12 hours - B) 12-24 hours - C) 24-36 hours - D) 36-48 hours - **Answer:** B 22. **What is the primary mechanism of action for oral contraceptives?** - A) Increasing LH levels - B) Thickening the endometrial lining - C) Inhibiting ovulation by suppressing FSH and LH release - D) Enhancing cervical mucus - **Answer:** C 23. **Which form of contraception has the lowest failure rate with typical use?** - A) Male condom - B) Hormonal IUD - C) Diaphragm with spermicide - D) Natural family planning - **Answer:** B