Question 1

The vagina has no glands but it is moistened by mucus from glands in the cervical canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which hormone acts primarily on the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen 
B)  Androgen 
C)  Progesterone 
D)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
E)  Luteinizing hormone 
A)  Estrogen 
B)  Androgen 
C)  Progesterone 
D)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
E)  Luteinizing hormone C

Question 3

During the follicular phase,granulosa cells secrete __________,which stimulates secretion of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  estradiol;LH 
B)  estradiol;FSH 
C)  estradiol;GnRH 
D)  progesterone;FSH 
E)  progesterone;LH 
A)  estradiol;LH 
B)  estradiol;FSH 
C)  estradiol;GnRH 
D)  progesterone;FSH 
E)  progesterone;LH A

Question 4

Which of the following is not a component of the vulva?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaginal orifice 
B)  Mons pubis 
C)  Clitoris 
D)  Cervix 
E)  Labia minora 
A)  Vaginal orifice 
B)  Mons pubis 
C)  Clitoris 
D)  Cervix 
E)  Labia minora

Question 5

The anterior margin of the ovary is anchored by a peritoneal fold called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  broad ligament 
B)  ovarian ligament 
C)  suspensory ligament 
D)  mesovarium 
A)  broad ligament 
B)  ovarian ligament 
C)  suspensory ligament 
D)  mesovarium

Question 6

What is a follicle composed of?

Accepted Answer

A)  An organ in the ovary 
B)  An oocyte 
C)  An oocyte enclosed in follicular or granulosa cells 
D)  A group of granulosa cells 
E)  A group of follicular cells 
A)  An organ in the ovary 
B)  An oocyte 
C)  An oocyte enclosed in follicular or granulosa cells 
D)  A group of granulosa cells 
E)  A group of follicular cells

Question 7

Oxytocin stimulates contraction of myoepithelial cell of the mammary acini.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Progesterone stimulates uterine contractions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which structure does fertilization usually occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urethra 
B)  Uterus 
C)  Ovary 
D)  Urinary bladder 
E)  Uterine tube 
A)  Urethra 
B)  Uterus 
C)  Ovary 
D)  Urinary bladder 
E)  Uterine tube

Question 10

The number of ovarian follicles declines with age,leading to a reduction of estrogen levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the infant's only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Casein 
B)  Colostrum 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Meconium 
E)  Fructose 
A)  Casein 
B)  Colostrum 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Meconium 
E)  Fructose

Question 12

When do mammary glands primarily develop within the breasts?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the last weeks of fetal development 
B)  At birth 
C)  During infancy 
D)  During puberty 
E)  During pregnancy 
A)  During the last weeks of fetal development 
B)  At birth 
C)  During infancy 
D)  During puberty 
E)  During pregnancy

Question 13

Why is breast milk superior to cow's milk for an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cow's milk provides fewer calories per mL. 
B)  Cow's milk provides less calcium per mL. 
C)  Cow's milk provides less phosphorous per mL. 
D)  Cow's milk has too much protein and minerals in it. 
E)  It is a myth;cow's milk is equal in quality to breast milk. 
A)  Cow's milk provides fewer calories per mL. 
B)  Cow's milk provides less calcium per mL. 
C)  Cow's milk provides less phosphorous per mL. 
D)  Cow's milk has too much protein and minerals in it. 
E)  It is a myth;cow's milk is equal in quality to breast milk.

Question 14

What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Climacteric 
B)  Menopause 
C)  Atresia 
D)  Menarche 
E)  Pubarche 
A)  Climacteric 
B)  Menopause 
C)  Atresia 
D)  Menarche 
E)  Pubarche

Question 15

Which of the following is a part of the internal female genitalia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vagina 
B)  Clitoris 
C)  Labia majora 
D)  Labia minora 
E)  Mammary gland 
A)  Vagina 
B)  Clitoris 
C)  Labia majora 
D)  Labia minora 
E)  Mammary gland

Question 16

What determines breast size?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of adipose tissue 
B)  The amount of collagenous fiber 
C)  The size of lactiferous sinuses 
D)  The amount of mammary gland tissue 
E)  Muscle tone 
A)  The amount of adipose tissue 
B)  The amount of collagenous fiber 
C)  The size of lactiferous sinuses 
D)  The amount of mammary gland tissue 
E)  Muscle tone

Question 17

Which of the following is not a benefit of breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more easily digested and absorbed than cow's milk. 
B)  It helps clear meconium from the baby's intestine. 
C)  It reduces the incidence of jaundice in neonates. 
D)  It prevents colonization of the neonatal intestine with beneficial bacteria. 
A)  It is more easily digested and absorbed than cow's milk. 
B)  It helps clear meconium from the baby's intestine. 
C)  It reduces the incidence of jaundice in neonates. 
D)  It prevents colonization of the neonatal intestine with beneficial bacteria.

Question 18

Most primary oocytes undergo atresia during climacteric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pregnancy kits test for the presence of what hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone 
B)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Luteinizing hormone 
E)  Follicle-stimulating hormone 
A)  Progesterone 
B)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
C)  Estrogen 
D)  Luteinizing hormone 
E)  Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 20

In the excitement phase,the uterus rises from its forward-tilted (anteverted)position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 28: The Female Reproductive System

The vagina has no glands but it is moistened by mucus from glands in the cervical canal.

Which hormone acts primarily on the uterus?

During the follicular phase,granulosa cells secrete __________,which stimulates secretion of __________.

Which of the following is not a component of the vulva?

The anterior margin of the ovary is anchored by a peritoneal fold called the __________.

What is a follicle composed of?

Oxytocin stimulates contraction of myoepithelial cell of the mammary acini.

Progesterone stimulates uterine contractions.

In which structure does fertilization usually occur?

The number of ovarian follicles declines with age,leading to a reduction of estrogen levels.

What is the infant's only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum?

When do mammary glands primarily develop within the breasts?

Why is breast milk superior to cow's milk for an infant?

What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

Which of the following is a part of the internal female genitalia?

What determines breast size?

Which of the following is not a benefit of breast feeding?

Most primary oocytes undergo atresia during climacteric.

Pregnancy kits test for the presence of what hormone?

In the excitement phase,the uterus rises from its forward-tilted (anteverted)position.

Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemistry of Life

Cellular Form and Function

Genetics of Cellular Function

Histology

The Integumentary System

Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System

Joints

The Muscular System

Muscular Tissue

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord,spinal Nerves,and Somatic Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes

Sense Organs

The Endocrine System

The Circulatory System: Blood

The Circulatory System: Heart

The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Male Reproductive System

Human Development and Aging

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