Deck 32: Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Question 1

A 48-year-old female who is having hot flashes, tachycardia, palpitations, and sleep disturbance may be experiencing symptoms related to

A) pregnancy.
B) perimenopause.
C) ovulation.
D) endometriosis.

Answer 1

perimenopause.

Question 2

The corpus luteum

A) is the site of implantation of a fertilized egg.
B) secretes hCG.
C) develops at the site of a ruptured ovarian follicle.
D) is part of the human placenta.

Answer 2

develops at the site of a ruptured ovarian follicle.

Question 3

From the time of fertilization until the end of the eighth week, the developing organism is referred to as the

A) zygote.
B) fetus.
C) infant.
D) embryo.

Answer 3

embryo.

Question 4

Before the onset of menstruation, water retention and breast swelling is thought to be due to high levels of ________ stimulating the secretory cells of the breast.

A) estrogen
B) progesterone
C) hCG
D) oxytocin

Question 5

Which hormone is secreted to cause uterine contractions during labor and delivery?

A) Progesterone
B) Thyroxine
C) Oxytocin
D) Pitocin

Question 6

At the midpoint of the menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs in response to the

A) increase in progesterone.
B) increase in luteinizing hormone and FSH.
C) decrease in estrogen.
D) decrease in gonadotropin.

Question 7

The heartbeat becomes audible through a stethoscope during which phase of fetal development?

A) First trimester
B) Second trimester
C) Third trimester
D) Parturition

Question 8

Ovulation occurs approximately how many days prior to the first day of menstruation?

A) 7
B) 10
C) 14
D) 21

Question 9

The hormone released from the posterior pituitary gland during the milk ejection reflex is

A) gonadotropin.
B) prolactin.
C) vasopressin.
D) oxytocin.

Question 10

The purpose of the placenta during pregnancy is to

A) protect the developing fetus.
B) provide nutrients to the mother.
C) provide nutrients to the fetus and remove wastes.
D) remove excess estrogen during pregnancy.

Question 11

Which organs are part of the female reproductive tract?

A) Ovaries
B) Uterus
C) Cervix
D) Vagina
E) Urethra

Question 12

What is the average maternal weight gain during pregnancy?

A) 7 lbs
B) 12 lbs
C) 24 lbs
D) 40 lbs

Question 13

Pregnancy is associated with

A) decreased oxygen consumption and ventilation.
B) decreased basal metabolic rate.
C) decreased absorption of sodium and water.
D) increased cardiac output and blood volume.

Question 14

During the first 2 weeks of the menstrual cycle, the endometrium proliferates under the influence of

A) estrogen.
B) testosterone.
C) progesterone.
D) hCG.