Exam 18: The Reproductive System: Replacement and Repair

Which of the following is the hormone most responsible for stimulating immature ovarian follicles to start growing?

The uterine tubes, which are about 4 inches long and not attached to the ovaries, begin as a large funnel, the infundibulum, surrounded by ciliated projections, the ________.

Signs and symptoms of postpartum depression include ________.

________ is the continued proliferation, decay and bleeding of endometrial tissue in the abdominal and pelvic cavities that can cause scarring and damage to the organs.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia or________ is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate and is the most common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in men.

The most common cause of male urinary symptoms is _______ (Use the Abbreviation).

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include which of the following?

When cells make identical copies of themselves without the involvement of another cell, the process is called ________.

Which of the following is not true of the vagina?

Erectile dysfunction medications such as Viagra and Levitra increase the likelihood of erection by increasing ________ accumulation in the erectile tissue.

The breasts are also known as ________ glands.

The fertilized egg is known as the ________.

________ is the absence of menstruation.

________ cancer may have a genetic predisposition, and current research shows a connection with the HPV and early and frequent sexual activity.

The functional layer of endometrium is shed when a woman has her period.

Which of the following is an example of primary genitalia in a female?

HCG is secreted by the ovary.

During the _____________ phase, the endometrium is building up.

Women have some natural ________ hormone, and males have some natural estrogen hormone.

Vaginitis is the inflammation of the vagina, usually caused by microorganisms such as bacteria or ________.