ch 19 Questions
late proliferative
during which phase of the endometrial cycle would the endometrium yield the three line sign?
adenomyosis
ectopic endometrial tissue within the uterus that leads to AUB is termed?
polymenorrhea
frequent regular cycles but less than 21 days apart
14
ovulation typically occurs on day _____ of the menstrual cycle.
dysmenorrhea
painful and difficult menstruation is termed?
spiral arteries
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?
progesterone
the corpus luteum primarily releases?
proliferative phase
the first phase of the endometrial cycle is the?
follicular phase
the first phase of the ovarian cycle is the?
FSH
the hormone of the pituitary gland that stimulates follicular development of the ovary is?
GnRH
the hormone produced by the hypothalamus that controls the release of the hormones for menstruation by the anterior pituitary gland is?
hCG
the hormone produced by the trophoblastic cells of the early placenta is?
4-8 mm
the measurement of the endometrium during the early proliferative phase ranges from?
late proliferative phase
the periovulatory phase may also be referred to as the?
secretory phase
the second phase of the endometrial cycle is the?
luteal phase
the second phase of the ovarian cycle is called the?
cumulus oophorus
the structure noted within the graafian follicle containing the developing ovum is the?
corpus luteum
the temporary endocrine gland that results from the rupture of the graafian follicle is the?
LH and FSH
the two hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland that impact the menstrual cycle are?
progesterone
what hormone maintains the thickness of the endometrium after ovulation?
hyperechoic and thick
what is the typical sonographic appearance of the endometrium during the secretory phase?
graafian follicle
what structure may be noted on the ovary just prior to ovulation?
ovary
what structure produces hormones that directly act upon the endometrium to produce varying thicknesses and sonographic appearances?
metrorrhagia
which of the following could also be described as intermenstrual bleeding
progesterone
which of the following hormones is released by the ovary during the second half of the menstrual cycle?
polycystic ovary syndrome
which of the following is said to be a common cause of DUB? hursutism polycystic ovary syndrome fibroids pelvic inflammatory disease
ovarian torsion
which of the following would not be a cause of AUB?
corpus albicans
which structure remains after the corpus luteum has regressed?
28 days
the average menstrual cycle lasts?
LH
the hormone that surges at ovulation is?
anterior pituitary gland
FSH is produced by the?
anterior pituitary gland
LH is produced by the?
AUB
a change in menstrual bleeding associated with lesions within the uterus relates to?
endometrial hyperplasia
an increase in the number of endometrial cells is termed?
graafian follicle
the dominant follicle prior to ovulation is termed the?
menarche
the first menstrual cycle is termed?
secretory
when the ovary is in the luteal phase, the endometrium is in the?
hypoechoic
when the sonographic three-line sign is present the functional layer of the endometrium typically appears?
hCG
which hormone maintains the corpus luteum during pregnancy?
estrogen
which hormone released by the ovary during the proliferative phase stimulates endometrial thickening?