Question 1

Obese women tend to have higher levels of estrogen, androgens, and leptin than nonobese women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Infertility is generally defined as the lack of conception after _____ of unprotected intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  9 months 
D)  1 year 
E)  1.5 year 
A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  9 months 
D)  1 year 
E)  1.5 year

Question 3

In a typical 28-day cycle, when would levels of luteinizing hormone most likely be the highest?

Accepted Answer

A)  day 1 
B)  day 7 
C)  day 10 
D)  day 14 
E)  day 28 
A)  day 1 
B)  day 7 
C)  day 10 
D)  day 14 
E)  day 28

Question 4

Which of the following glands secretes hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicle 
B)  bulbourethral gland 
C)  epididymis 
D)  oviduct 
E)  ovary 
A)  seminal vesicle 
B)  bulbourethral gland 
C)  epididymis 
D)  oviduct 
E)  ovary

Question 5

Define pelvic inflammatory disease and explain its cause.

Accepted Answer

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general

Question 6

The _____ releases _____, stimulating the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH.

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary; estrogen 
B)  ovary; progesterone 
C)  uterus; progesterone 
D)  hypothalamus; estrogen 
E)  hypothalamus; gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
A)  ovary; estrogen 
B)  ovary; progesterone 
C)  uterus; progesterone 
D)  hypothalamus; estrogen 
E)  hypothalamus; gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 7

It is easier and more efficient to build up iron stores before pregnancy than during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothalamus 
B)  Pituitary gland 
C)  Clitoris 
D)  Testes 
E)  Epididymis 
A)  Hypothalamus 
B)  Pituitary gland 
C)  Clitoris 
D)  Testes 
E)  Epididymis

Question 9

Explain the mechanism of how contraceptive pills containing estradiol and progestin prevent pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

When used together, estradiol and proges

Question 10

Cramps and other side effects of menstruation can be traced to the production of _____ by the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  progesterone 
B)  estrogen 
C)  prostaglandins 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
A)  progesterone 
B)  estrogen 
C)  prostaglandins 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 11

Discuss the relationship between fertility, body weight, and body fat in females. Identify the possible implications related to both inadequate and excessive body fat.

Accepted Answer

In normal-weight women, weight loss that

Question 12

The development of facial and heart abnormalities in the fetus has been linked to _____ by the mother.

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive vitamin A intake 
B)  decreased intake of iodine 
C)  excessive protein intake 
D)  increased energy expenditure 
E)  a decreased folate intake 
A)  excessive vitamin A intake 
B)  decreased intake of iodine 
C)  excessive protein intake 
D)  increased energy expenditure 
E)  a decreased folate intake

Question 13

Contraceptives may contain _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  estradiol only 
B)  luteinizing hormone only 
C)  estradiol only or progestin only 
D)  progestin only or a combination of estradiol and progestin 
E)  a combination of luteinizing hormone and progestin 
A)  estradiol only 
B)  luteinizing hormone only 
C)  estradiol only or progestin only 
D)  progestin only or a combination of estradiol and progestin 
E)  a combination of luteinizing hormone and progestin

Question 14

Prost ate gland is an endocrine gland that contributes fluid to the semen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List the four steps of the Nutrition Care Process.

Accepted Answer

The Nutrition Care Process con

Question 16

The leading diagnoses related to infertility are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine abnormalities that modify hormonal regulation of fertility 
B)  unknown causes 
C)  environmental contaminants such as lead and mercury 
D)  overweight and obesity in men 
E)  sexually transmitted diseases 
A)  endocrine abnormalities that modify hormonal regulation of fertility 
B)  unknown causes 
C)  environmental contaminants such as lead and mercury 
D)  overweight and obesity in men 
E)  sexually transmitted diseases

Question 17

Refined grain products are often fortified with _____ to decrease rates of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  folic acid; neural tube defects 
B)  iron; neural tube defects 
C)  iodine; late delivery 
D)  folic acid; late delivery 
E)  vitamin B; fetal heart abnormalities 
A)  folic acid; neural tube defects 
B)  iron; neural tube defects 
C)  iodine; late delivery 
D)  folic acid; late delivery 
E)  vitamin B; fetal heart abnormalities

Question 18

Discuss the gene variant associated with folate status and its importance to periconceptional women.

Accepted Answer

Some individuals have an increased need

Question 19

An anovulatory cycle is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the absence of a menstrual cycle 
B)  a menstrual cycle in which ovulation does not occur 
C)  an abnormally short menstrual cycle 
D)  an abnormally long menstrual cycle 
E)  a menstrual cycle in which more than one egg is ovulated 
A)  the absence of a menstrual cycle 
B)  a menstrual cycle in which ovulation does not occur 
C)  an abnormally short menstrual cycle 
D)  an abnormally long menstrual cycle 
E)  a menstrual cycle in which more than one egg is ovulated

Question 20

Folic acid is a synthetic form of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  C 
C)  B 
D)  E 
E)  D 
A)  A 
B)  C 
C)  B 
D)  E 
E)  D

Obese women tend to have higher levels of estrogen, androgens, and leptin than nonobese women.

Infertility is generally defined as the lack of conception after _____ of unprotected intercourse.

In a typical 28-day cycle, when would levels of luteinizing hormone most likely be the highest?

Which of the following glands secretes hormones?

Define pelvic inflammatory disease and explain its cause.

The _ releases _, stimulating the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH.

It is easier and more efficient to build up iron stores before pregnancy than during pregnancy.

_____ is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain.

Explain the mechanism of how contraceptive pills containing estradiol and progestin prevent pregnancy.

Cramps and other side effects of menstruation can be traced to the production of _____ by the uterus.

Discuss the relationship between fertility, body weight, and body fat in females. Identify the possible implications related to both inadequate and excessive body fat.

The development of facial and heart abnormalities in the fetus has been linked to _____ by the mother.

Contraceptives may contain _____.

Prost ate gland is an endocrine gland that contributes fluid to the semen.

List the four steps of the Nutrition Care Process.

The leading diagnoses related to infertility are _____.

Refined grain products are often fortified with _ to decrease rates of _.

Discuss the gene variant associated with folate status and its importance to periconceptional women.

An anovulatory cycle is _____.

Folic acid is a synthetic form of which vitamin?

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Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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Exam 2: Preconception Nutrition

Obese women tend to have higher levels of estrogen, androgens, and leptin than nonobese women.

Infertility is generally defined as the lack of conception after _____ of unprotected intercourse.

In a typical 28-day cycle, when would levels of luteinizing hormone most likely be the highest?

Which of the following glands secretes hormones?

Define pelvic inflammatory disease and explain its cause.

The _____ releases _____, stimulating the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH.

It is easier and more efficient to build up iron stores before pregnancy than during pregnancy.

_____ is a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain.

Explain the mechanism of how contraceptive pills containing estradiol and progestin prevent pregnancy.

Cramps and other side effects of menstruation can be traced to the production of _____ by the uterus.

Discuss the relationship between fertility, body weight, and body fat in females. Identify the possible implications related to both inadequate and excessive body fat.

The development of facial and heart abnormalities in the fetus has been linked to _____ by the mother.

Contraceptives may contain _____.

Prost ate gland is an endocrine gland that contributes fluid to the semen.

List the four steps of the Nutrition Care Process.

The leading diagnoses related to infertility are _____.

Refined grain products are often fortified with _____ to decrease rates of _____.

Discuss the gene variant associated with folate status and its importance to periconceptional women.

An anovulatory cycle is _____.

Folic acid is a synthetic form of which vitamin?

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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The _ releases _, stimulating the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH.

Refined grain products are often fortified with _ to decrease rates of _.