chapter 27 module 5

Ovulation in a typical, or "average," cycle usually occurs on day __________.

14

The uterine layer shed with each monthly cycle is the __________.

functional layer of endometrium

Which cell type is actually ovulated from the ovary?

Secondary oocyte

Correctly match the following: Myometrium.

Smooth muscle of the uterus

Match the ovarian structure with the correct characteristic: Primordial follicle.

Some are turned on each month under FSH stimulation

Match the reproductive hormone with the correct characteristic: FSH.

Stimulates granulosa cells to release estrogens

Correctly match the hormone with the gland or cell that secretes it: LH.

Anterior pituitary

Correctly match the following: Estrogen.

Causes a growth spurt at puberty

Correctly match the following: LH surge.

Causes ovulation

What is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the U.S.?

Chlamydia

Correctly match the hormone with the gland or cell that secretes it: Progesterone.

Corpus luteum

__________ acts upon the __________ to encourage the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); anterior pituitary

Which of the following is false regarding the female sexual response?

Testosterone is the hormone that is primarily responsible for female libido.

What hormone is responsible for the secondary sex characteristics found in women?

Estrogen

Match the structure with its function: Pituitary.

FSH production

Correctly match the following: Menarche.

First menstrual period

Correctly match the hormone with the gland or cell that secretes it: Estrogen.

Follicular cells

__________ is a sexually transmitted disease that is associated with cervical cancer.

Genital warts

__________ stimulates the anterior pituitary to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Correctly match the following: Endometrium.

Mucosal lining of uterine cavity

Correctly match the following: Ovulation.

Occurs on day 14 of average menstrual cycle

Correctly match the following: Menopause.

Ovulation and menses cease

Match the reproductive hormone with the correct characteristic: GnRH.

Produced in the hypothalamus

In which uterine phase does the functional layer of the endometrium start to rebuild?

Proliferative

Which of the following is not an effect of estrogen?

Promotes diuresis (water loss)

Correctly match the following: Progesterone.

Promotes the secretory phase of the uterine cycle

Correctly match the following: DHEA.

Responsible for the sex drive in females

In response to parasympathetic stimulation, __________.

blood flow increases to the penis

Within the ovary, progesterone is produced by the __________.

corpus luteum

The functional layer of the endometrium is shed in response to __________.

decreased progesterone levels

The surge in LH that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers __________.

ovulation

The __________ is shed during menstruation.

stratum functionalis