Chapter 28. The Female Reproductive System Assignments (McGraw-Hill)

What leads to the development of female (rather than male) reproductive structures during fetal development?

Multiple choice question.

Presence of estrogen and progesterone

Absence of testosterone and presence of MIF

Absence of testosterone and MIF

Presence of inhibin and MIF

Absence of testosterone and MIF

Which female reproductive organ produces egg cells and sex hormones?

Multiple choice question.

Uterus

Oviduct

Ovary

Cervix

Ovary

The breast is a mound of adipose tissue located superficial to which muscle?

Multiple choice question.

Pectoralis major

Rectus abdominis

Trapezius

Serratus anterior

Pectoralis major

Which term refers to the series of physiological and anatomical changes that indicate the onset of a female's reproductive life?

Multiple choice question.

Thelarche

Puberty

Climacteric

Menopause

puberty

Which term refers to a midlife change in hormone levels?

Multiple choice question.

Menarche

Menopause

Thelarche

Climacteric

Climacteric

The female reproductive tract develops because of the absence of which two hormones? Select two answers from the list below.

Multiple select question.

Mullerian-inhibiting factor

Testosterone

Aldosterone

Inhibin

Progesterone

Mullerian-inhibiting factor

Testosterone

Which term refers specifically to the series of monthly changes that occur within the female uterus?

Multiple choice question.

Circadian cycle

Reproductive cycle

Menstrual cycle

Ovarian cycle

Menstrual cycle

Oogenesis produces a ______ gamete by means of ______.

Multiple choice question.

diploid, mitosis

haploid, mitosis

haploid, meiosis

diploid, meiosis

haploid, meiosis

The mound of glandular and adipose tissue overlying the pectoralis major that enlarges at puberty within a female is the _____

Blank 1: breast, breasts, or Breast

As an egg undergoes oogenesis, the single layer of squamous cells that surround the egg undergoes which of the following?

Multiple choice question.

Spermatogenesis

Meiosis

Folliculogenesis

The uterine cycle

Folliculogenesis

In the USA, puberty begins at ages ______ for most girls.

Multiple choice question.

8 to 10

12 to 14

6 to 8

16 to 18

8 to 10

Ovulation is most directly due to a "spike" in levels of which hormone?

Multiple choice question.

Progesterone

Estrogen

Inhibin

Luteinizing hormone

Luteinizing hormone

Which factor is responsible for the onset of climacteric in women?

Multiple choice question.

Overall nutrition

Number of follicles remaining

End of menstruation

Age

Number of follicles remaining

The series of monthly changes that occur within the female gonads are referred to as what?

Multiple choice question.

Menstrual cycle

Uterine cycle

Ovarian cycle

Sexual cycle

Ovarian cycle

The production of the female haploid gamete is called ______.

Multiple choice question.

meiosis

ovulation

oogenesis

oogenesis

Which term refers to the development of the follicle that surrounds the egg as the egg undergoes oogenesis?

Multiple choice question.

Atresia

Folliculogenesis

Oogenesis

Ovariogenesis

Folliculogenesis

Which structures are affected by vasocongestion during sexual excitement?

Multiple select question.

Labia minora

Cervix

Labia majora

Clitoris

Labia minora

Labia majora

Clitoris

Which term refers to a midlife change in hormone levels?

Multiple choice question.

Thelarche

Menopause

Menarche

Climacteric

Climacteric

The cervix plunges spasmodically into the vagina during which phase of female sexual response?

Multiple choice question.

Excitement

Plateau

Resolution

Orgasm

Orgasm

The term gestation refers to which of the following?

Multiple choice question.

Process of fertilization

The process of childbirth

Duration of pregnancy

Attachment of an embryo to the uterine wall

Duration of pregnancy

Which term refers to the developing embryo along with all of its associated structures?

Multiple choice question.

Fetus

Blastocyst

Conceptus

Neonate

Conceptus

During sexual excitement, the engorgement of blood within the clitoris and labia minora is due to a vascular event called ______

Blank 1: vasocongestion or Vasocongestion

Sexual excitement and plateau often culminate in the intense sensation referred to as ______

Blank 1: orgasm or Orgasm

he period of time from conception to birth is called ______.

Multiple choice question.

fertilization

gestation

neonatal period

trimester

gestation

During pregnancy the corpus luteum and placenta produce ______, progesterone, and inhibin.

Multiple choice question.

estrogen

LH

testosterone

GnRH

estrogen

The products of conception including the embryo or fetus, the placenta and membranes are all collectively called the _____

Blank 1: conceptus or Conceptus

Reduced intestinal motility causes which of the following during pregnancy?

Multiple choice question.

Contractions

Constipation

Morning sickness

Heartburn

Constipation

Ovulation occurs when increased release of estrogen from a maturing follicle release triggers a spike in which hormone?

Luteinizing hormone

What is parturition?

Multiple choice question.

Expulsion of extra-embryonic tissues

Onset of lactation

Process of childbirth

Widening of the cervical canal

Process of childbirth

Which term means after birth?

Multiple choice question.

Involution

Autolysis

Postpartum

Chloasma

Postpartum

During pregnancy, estrogen is secreted by which of the following?

Multiple choice question.

Developing follicle and hypothalamus

Corpus albicans and pituitary

Uterine lining and fetal cells

Corpus luteum and placenta

Corpus luteum and placenta

______ is the synthesis and ejection of milk from the mammary glands.

Blank 1: Lactation, Lactating, lactations, or lactation

During pregnancy, the enlarged uterus presses on the stomach causing the reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus (GERD). The common symptom caused by this is reflux is called ____

Blank 1: heartburn or Heartburn

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the growth of mammillary gland ducts during pregnancy?

Multiple choice question.

Prolactin

Estrogen

Human chorionic gonadotropin

Progesterone

Estrogen

True labor contractions mark the beginning of the process of childbirth, referred to as ____

Blank 1: parturition

____ is a mammary secretion that occurs in late pregnancy that is similar to breast milk but contains less fat.

Blank 1: Colostrum or colostrum

The period immediately after parturition is referred to as the _____ period and is critical for involution of the uterus and onset of breastfeeding.

Blank 1: postpartum, puerperium, or Postpartum

Which term refers to both milk synthesis and milk ejection?

Lactation

What are some of the benefits of breastfeeding for the neonate, besides nutritional value?

Multiple select question.

Supply of antibodies

Laxative affect to remove meconium from intestinal tract

Colonization of intestine with beneficial bacteria

High protein and mineral content

Emotional bonding

Supply of antibodies

Laxative affect to remove meconium from intestinal tract

Colonization of intestine with beneficial bacteria

Emotional bonding

Which is an effect of estrogen during pregnancy?

Multiple choice question.

Milk synthesis

Budding and development of mammary gland acini

Ejection of milk from the nipples

Growth and branching of the mammary gland ducts

Growth and branching of the mammary gland ducts

How is colostrum different from breast milk?

Multiple choice question.

It has higher protein content.

It has lower fat content.

It has lower protein content.

It has higher lactose content.

It has lower fat content.

The flow of milk, also called milk ______, is controlled by a neuroendocrine reflex stimulated by the infant's sucking.

Multiple choice question.

lactation

ejection

ejection

True or false: Cow's milk is nutritionally similar to human milk and is acceptable for neonatal digestion.

True false

false