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
