the menstrual cycle practice quiz
what hormone maintains the thickness of the endometrium after ovulation? a. LH b. Estrogen c. progesterone d. FHS
c
what structure may be noted on the ovary just prior to ovulation a. corpus albicans b. corpus luteum c. graafian follicle d. blastocyst
c
when the sonographic three line sign is present, the functional layer of the endometrium typically appears: a. anechoic b. echogenic c. hypoechoic d. complex
c
which hormone release by the ovary during the proliferative phase stimulates endometrial thickening a. FSH b. LH c. Estrogen d. progesterone
c
which structure remains after the corpus luteum has regressed? a. theca luteal cyst b. corpus luteum of pregnancy c. corpus albicans d. cumulus oophorus
c
when the ovary is in the luteal phase, the endometrium is in the: a. early proliferative b. periovulatory c. late proliferative d. secretory
d
which hormone maintains the corpus luteum during pregnancy? a. FSH b. LH c. progesterone d. hCG
d
The two hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland that impact the menstrual cycle are: a. LH and FSH b. LH and estrogen c. Progesterone and estrogen d. FSH and progesterone
a
an increase in the number of endometrial cells is termed: a. endometrial hyperplasia b. endometrial atrophy c. endometrial carcinoma d. polyps
a
during which phase of the endometrial cycle would the endometrium yield the three-line sign? a. late proliferative b. early proliferative c. early secretory d. late secretory
a
the dominant follicle prior to ovulation is termed the: a. graafian follicle b. ovarian hyper follicle c. corpus luteum d. corpus albicans
a
the second phase of the endometrial cycle is the: a. secretory phase b. follicular phase c. luteal phase d. proliferative phase
a
which of the following could also be describes as intermenstrual bleeding? a. metrorrhagia b. polymenorrhea c. menometrorrhea d. menorrhagia
a
Change in menstrual bleeding associated with lesions within the uterus relates to a. DUB b. AUB c. PID d. fibroids
b
The hormone that surges at ovulation is: a. GnRH b. LH c. Aldosterone d. Progesterone
b
ectopic endometrial tissue within the uterus that leads to AUB is termed: a. endometriosis b. adenomyosis c. fibroids d. endometrial hyperplasia
b
ovulation typically occurs on day - of the menstrual cycle a. 12 b. 14 c. 16 d. 1
b
painful and difficult menstruation is termed: a. menorrhagia b. dysmenorrhea c. metrorrhagia d. amenorrhea
b
the corpus luteum primarily release: a. Estrogen b. Progesterone c. LH d. FSH
b
the periovulatory phase may also be referred to as the: a. early secretory phase b. late proliferative phase c. late secretory phase d. early proliferative phase
b
the second phase of the ovarian cycle is called the: a. follicular phase b. luteal phase c. secretory phase d. proliferative phase
b
the temporary endocrine gland that results from the rupture of the graafian follicle is the: a. corpus albicans b. corpus luteum c. cumulus oophorus d. trophoblastic cells
b
what is defined as frequent regular cycles but less than 21 days apart? a. hypomennorhea b. polymenorrhea c. menorrhagia d. cryptomenorrhea
b
what is the typical sonographic appearance of the endometrium during the secretory phase a. anechoic and thin b. hyperechoic and thick c. hypoechoic and thin d. echogenic basil layer and hypoechoic functional layer
b
which of the following is said to be a common cause of DUB? a. hursutism b. pcos c. fibroids d. PID
b
The structure noted within the Graafian follicle containing the developing ovum is the: A) Corpus luteum B) Corpus albicans C) Cumulus oophorus D) Theca internal cells
c
What structure produces hormones that directly act upon the endometrium to produce varying thickness and sonographic appearances? a. hypothalamus b. adrenal gland c. ovary d. uterus
c
the hormone of the pituitary gland that stimulates follicular development of the ovary is a. LH b. estrogen c. FSH d. GnRH
c
the hormone produced by the hypothalamus that controls the release of the hormones for menstruation by the anterior pituitary gland is: a. FSH b. estrogen c. GnRH d. LH
c
the measurement of the endometrium during the early proliferative phase ranges from: a. 6-10mm b. 8-12mm c. 4-8mm d. 1-2 mm
c
FHS is produced by the: a. ovary b. endometrium c. hypothalamus d. anterior pituitary gland
d
LH is produced by the: a. ovary b. endometrium c. hypothalamus d. anterior pituitary gland
d
The arteries within the functional layer of the endometrium that are altered by the hormones of the ovary and are shed with menstruation are the: a. arcuate arteries b. radial arteries c. straight arteries d. spiral arteries
d
the average menstrual cycle lasts: a. 45 days b. 24 days c. 26 days d. 28 days
d
the first menstrual cycle is termed a. amenorrhea b. metrorrhagia c. mittelschmerz d. menarche
d
the first phase of the endometrial cycle is the: a. secretory phase b. follicular phase c. luteal phase d. proliferative phase
d
the first place of the ovarian cycle is the: a. luteal phase b. secretory phase c. proliferative phase d. follicular phase
d
the hormone produced by the trophoblastic cells of the early placenta is: a. Estrogen b. FSH c. LH d. hCG
d
which of the following hormones is released by the ovary during the second half of the menstrual cycle? a. LH b. FSH c. hCG d. Progesterone
d
which of the following would not be a cause of AUB? a. endometrial hyperplasia b. hypothyroidism c. adenomyosis d. Ovarian torsion
d
