Chapter 16 Homework

Which of the following hormones trigger ovulation?

Luteinizing hormone(LH)

Which structure is responsible for receiving the fertilized egg for implantation?

Uterus

Which hormone is typically elevated in patients with PCOS?

Androgens(male hormones)

Which term refers to the period of development from fertilization to birth?

Gestation

Which structure transports the egg from the ovary to the uterus?

Fallopian tube

Which of the following is commonly associated with PCOS?

Anovulation (failure to ovulate)

Ectopic pregnancy

Implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus

Menopause

Cessation of menstruation

Endometriosis

Growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus

Cervical cancer

Malignant tumor of the cervix, often linked to HPV

What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

Nourishes the fetus and remove waste products

Which term refers to the first menstrual period in a female?

Menarche

1.	I. ovary
2.	J. fimbriae
3.	D. uterine tube (fallopian)
4.	K. uterus
5.	M. cervix
6.	O. posterior fornix
7.	P. vagina
8.	L. clitoris
9.	F. labia manora
10.	G. labia majora
11.	B. urinary bladder
12.	C. urethra
13.	A. rectum
14.	E. anus
15.	H. peritoneal cavity
16.	N. cul-de-sac

Which stage of childbirth involves the expulsion of the fetus?

Expulsion stage

Which hormone helps maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy?

Progesterone

Which of the following is a sign of preeclampsia during pregnancy?

High blood pressure and proteinuria

What is the term for the absence of menstruation?

Amenorrhea

What is a common complication of untreated PCOS?

Infertility