CHAPTER 27 EXAM

Question 1

Where does LH bind and what does it effect in males?

Answer 1

Luteinizing hormone. Binds to interstitial endocrine cells and secretes testosterone. Increase in test levels trigger spermatogenesis. `

Question 2

What does LH effect in females?

Answer 2

Rising levels of LH cause the ovary wall to rupture, expelling secondary oocytes

Question 3

What does FH effect in males?

Answer 3

Follicle stimulating hormone stimulates spermatogenesis indirectly by stimulating systems to release androgen binding protein.

Question 4

What does FH effect in females?

Answer 4

During the follicular phase, several vesicular follicles are stimulated to grow. Triggered by rising levels of FSH. Drops around middle of follicular phase

Question 5

What does GnRH stand for, what releases it, and what does it secrete?

Answer 5

Gonadotropin releasing hormone. Released by anterior pituitary gland. Secretes FSH and LH.

Question 6

What is the purpose of estrogen?

Answer 6

Hormone that promotes the development of female characteristics. Maintenance of reproductive health.

Question 7

What is the purpose of progesterone?

Answer 7

Menstrual cycle regulation.

Question 8

Mammary glands are stimulated by what hormone in preparation for lactation?

Answer 8

Progesterone

Question 9

What does inhibin do?

Answer 9

Stops secretion of FSH in the male

Question 10

Testing information for prostate cancer and what to test?

Answer 10

Digital exam screening. Check PSA levels. Biopsy if abnormal

Question 11

Testing information for breast cancer

Answer 11

Early detection via self examination and mammography. Should get screened every year once 40+

Question 12

The path of sperm

Answer 12

Epididymis, duct deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

Question 13

Female and male gonads

Answer 13

Ovaries (produce female gametes, secrete female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone). Testes (sperm producing)

Question 14

Female internal structures

Answer 14

Uterus, fallopian tubes, eggs, vagina

Question 15

Female external structures

Answer 15

Labia majora, mons pubis, labia minora

Question 16

Male internal structures

Answer 16

Testes, epididymis, duct deferens, seminal veiscles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, ejaculatory duct

Question 17

Male external structures

Answer 17

Prepuce, penis, scrotum, urethra

Question 18

What is the proper sequence of follicular development?

Answer 18

Primorial, primary, secondary, vesicular

Question 19

Site of fertilization

Answer 19

Uterine tubes also called fallopian tubs receive ovulated oocyte and are the usual site.

Question 20

Which hormones are gonadotropins and what structures secrete these?

Answer 20

FSH and LH. Anterior pituitary

Question 21

Facts about genital herpes

Answer 21

Caused by HSV-2, possiby 1/4 to 1/2 American adults carry this virus. Acyclovir and other antiviral drugs can be used to treat

Question 22

Facts about genital warts

Answer 22

Caused by HPV. 6.2mill cases each year, 80% of cases of invasive cervical cancer are linked to HPV. Most strains do not cause cancer.

Question 23

Facts about trichomoniasis

Answer 23

Most common protozoan infection. 7.4mill cases each year. Yellow-green vaginal discharge with strong odor, some patients can be symptomless.

Question 24

Facts about chlamydia

Answer 24

Most common bacterial STI in US. Can be contracted from birth canal by newborns. Symptoms are urethritis, discharge, painful intercourse, 80% of women have no symptoms. Treatment - tetracycline

Question 25

Facts about syphilis

Answer 25

Bacterial infection transmitted sexually or congenitally. 2-3 weeks then painless chancre appears at site of infection. Disappears within a few weeks.

Question 26

Facts about gonorrhea

Answer 26

Bacterial infection of mucosae of reproductive and urinary tracts

Question 27

Are these viral, protozoan, or bacterial - Genital herpes, genital warts, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea

Answer 27

Viral, viral, protozoan, bacterial, bacterial, bacterial