The Menstrual Cycle chapter 19 penny book questions
The dominant follicle prior to ovulation is termed the: a) graafian follicle b) ovarian hyper follicle c) corpus luteum d) corpus albicans
a) Graafian follicle
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) LH and FSH
Ovulation typically occurs on day ____ of the menstrual cycle? a) 12 b) 14 c) 16 d) 1
b) 14
A change in menstrual bleeding associated with lesions within the uterus relates to : a) DUB b) AUB c) PID d) fibroids
b) AUB
The hormone that surges at ovulation is: a) gnrh b) LH c) aldosterone d) progesterone
b) LH
Which of the following is said to be a common cause of DUB? a) hursutism b) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) c) fibroids d) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
b) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Ectopic endometrial tissue within the uterus that leads to AUB is termed? a) endometriosis b) adenomyosis c) fibroids d) endometrial hyperplasia
b) adenomyosis
The corpus luteum primarily releases: a) estrogen b) progesterone c) LH d) FSH
b) progesterone
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) cumulus oophorus
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) hypoechoic
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) ovary
An increase in the number of endometrial cells is termed: a) endometrial hyperplasia b) endometrial atrophy c) endometrial carcinoma d) polyps
a) endometrial hyperplasia
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) late proliferative
Which of the following could also be described as intermenstrual bleeding? a) metrorrhagia b) polymenorrhea c) menometrorrhagia d) menorrhagia
a) metrorrhagia
The second phase of the endometrial cycle is the: a) secretory phase b) follicular phase c) luteal phase d) proliferative phase
a) secretory phase
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) corpus luteum
Painful and difficult menstruation is termed: a) menorrhagia b) dysenorrhea c) metrorrhagia d) amenorrhea
b) dysenorrhea
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 function layer
b) hyperechoic and thick
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) late proliferative phase
The second phase of the ovarian cycle is called the : a) follicular phase b) luteal phase c) secretory phase d) proliferative phase
b) luteal phase
What is defined as a frequent regular cycles but less than 21 days apart? a) hypomenorrhea b) polymenorrhea c) menorrhagia d) cryptomenorrhea
b) polymenorrhea
The measurement of the endometrium during the early proliferative phase ranges from: a) 6-10 mm b) 8-13 mm c) 4-8 mm d) 1-2 mm
c) 4-8 mm
Which hormone released by the ovary during the proliferative phase stimulates endometrial thickening? a) FSH b) LH c) Estrogen d) Progesterone
c) Estrogen
The hormone of the pituitary gland that stimulates follicular development of the ovary is: a) LH b) Estrogen c) FSH d) GnRH
c) FSH
The hromone 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) GnRH
What structures may be noted on the ovary just prior to ovulation? a) corpus albicans b) coprus luteum c) graafian follicle d) blastocyst
c) Graafian follicle
What hormone maintains the thickness of the endometrium after ovulaation? a) LH b) Estrogen c) Progesterone d) FSH
c) Progesterone
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) corpus albicans
The average menstrual cycle lasts: a) 45 days b) 24 days c) 26 days d) 28 days
d) 28 days
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) Progesterone
FSH is produced by the: a) ovary b) endometrium c) hypothalamus d) anterior pituitary gland
d) anterior pituitary gland
LH is produced by the: a) ovary b) endometrium c) hypothalamus d) anterior pituitary gland
d) anterior pituitary gland
The first phase of the ovarian cycle is the: a) luteal phase b) secretory phase c) proliferative phase d) follicular phase
d) follicular phase
Which hormone maintains the corpus luteum during pregnancy ? a) FSH b) LH c) Progesterone d) hCG
d) hCG
The hormone produced by the trophoblastic cells of the early placenta is : a) estrogen b) fsh c) lh d) hcg
d) hcg
The first menstrual cycle is termed: a) amenorrhea b) metrorrhagia c) mittleschmirtz d) menarche
d) menarche
Which of the following would not be a cause of AUB? a) endometrial hyperplasia b) hypothyroidism c) adenomyosis d) ovarian torsion
d) ovarian torsion
The first phase of the endometrial cycle is the: a) secretory phase b) follicular phase c) luteal phase d) proliferative phase
d) proliferative phase
When the ovary is in the luteal phase the endometrium is in the: a) early proliferative phase b) periovlatory c) late proliferative d) secretory
d) secretory
The arteries within the functional layer of the endometrium that are altered by the hormones of the ovary are shed with menstruation are the: a) arcuate arteries b) radial arteries c) straight arteries d) spiral arteries
d) spiral arteries
