Female Reproductive System

Which phase describes the purpose of the luteal phase of the female reproductive cycle? a. To release the mature ovum b. To promote the growth of the follicle c. To enable menstrual flow d. To prepare the endometrium for the ovum

d. To prepare the endometrium for the ovum

Which statement explains how a 5-year-old girl could present with pubic hair growth? a. Estrogen is released prematurely by the anterior pituitary gland b. LH is released in large quantities from the ovaries c. GnRH is released prematurely by the hypothalamus d. FSH is released in large quantities from the hypothalamus

c. GnRH is released prematurely by the hypothalamus

The development of female breast tissue is related to which process of sexual maturation? a. Release of LH from the anterior pituitary b. Oxytocin production by the posterior pituitary gland c. Release of estrogen from the ovaries d. Release of prolactin from the breasts

c. Release of estrogen from the ovaries

In which way is the hypothalamus responsible for sexual maturation? a. It produces estrogen to stimulate growth of breast tissue b. It releases LH to stimulate growth of the ovaries c. It produces FSH to stimulate maturation of the follicles d. It releases GnRH to stimulate the anterior pituitary gland

d. It releases GnRH to stimulate the anterior pituitary gland

Which statement describes how the endometrium responds to the female reproductive cycle? a. The myometrium causes blood loss during menarche b. The functional layer of the endometrium releases estrogen and progesterone c. The functional layer of the endometrium is shed during the menstrual period d. The basal layer of the endometrium regenerates the myometrium each month

c. The functional layer of the endometrium is shed during the menstrual period

Which female anatomic structure protects the labia minora? a. Clitoris b. Perineum c. Mons pubis d. Labia majora

d. Labia majora

Which noticeable, initial change is expected during the process of sexual maturation in females? a. Development of breast buds b. Increasing height and weight c. Endometrial gland secretions d. Growth of axillary and pubic hair

a. Development of breast buds

Which effect does secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin have on the endometrial cycle of the female reproductive cycle? a. Lack of menstruation b. Release of multiple ova c. Necrosis of the endometrium d. Decreased levels of FSH

a. Lack of menstruation

Which statements describe how the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes function together to assist in conception? (select all that apply) a. Ovaries mature the ovum b. The uterus stores glycogen c. Fallopian tubes transport the ovum d. The uterus supports pelvic structures e. The ovaries release FSH and LH

a. Ovaries mature the ovum b. The uterus stores glycogen c. Fallopian tubes transport the ovum

Which description regarding the effects of hormones on the reproductive cycle is accurate? a. A decrease in estrogen assists with fertilization b. An abrupt increase in LH causes ovulation c. Increased progesterone stimulates FSH secretion d. A sudden increase in hCG causes the corpus luteum to regress

b. An abrupt increase in LH causes ovulation

Which hormones are responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics? (select all that apply) a. GnRH b. Estrogen c. FSH d. Progesterone e. LH

b. Estrogen d. Progesterone

Which description represents the normal anatomic structure of the external os of the cervix in a nulliparous woman? a. Rounded with tags b. Round and smooth c. Large slit-like opening d. Irregular and softened

b. Round and smooth

Which physical change indicates impending ovulation? a. Necrotic endometrium b. Thin, stringy cervical mucus c. Thickened endometrial secretions d. Dilation of endometrial blood vessels

b. Thin, stringy cervical mucus

Which statement best describes the function of the fallopian tube? a. Receives the male sperm b. Contracts to expel the fetus c. Transports ovum to the uterus d. Secretes colostrum

c. Transports ovum to the uterus