FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CYCLE

Question 1

The female reproductive cycle (FRC) is composed of the

Answer 1

ovarian cycle, during which ovulation occurs, and the
menstrual cycle, during which menstruation occurs .

Question 2

Effects of female hormones

Answer 2

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Question 3

After menarche, a woman undergoes a cyclic pattern of ?
for a period of ?

This cyclic pattern is disrupted only by ?
.

Answer 3

A1/ovulation and menstruation
A2/30 to 40 years.
A3/pregnancy

Question 4

major target organs for female hormones?

Answer 4

The ovary, vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes

Question 5

The ovaries produce ?

Ovarian hormones include the?

Answer 5

A1/mature gametes and secrete hormones .
A2/estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone .

Question 6

The ovary is sensitive to ?

The uterus is sensitive to ?

Answer 6

A1/follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
A2/estrogen and progesterone.

Question 7

Estrogen

Answer 7

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Question 8

Estrogens control the ?

Answer 8

development of the female secondary sex characteristics

Question 9

Estrogens assist in the ?

cause the endometrial mucosa to ?

The amount of estrogens is greatest during the ?

Answer 9

A1/maturation of the ovarian follicles
A2/proliferate following menstruation.
A3/proliferative (follicular or estrogenic) phase of the menstrual cycle.

Question 10

Estrogens cause the uterus to ?

because of increased ?

The endometrial mucosa is in a ready state as a result of ?

Answer 10

A1/increase in size and weight
A2/glycogen, amino acids, electrolytes, and water. Blood supply is expanded as well.
A3/estrogenic influence.

Question 11

Estrogens inhibit ?

Answer 11

FSH production and stimulate LH production.

Question 12

Progesterone

Answer 12

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Question 13

Progesterone is secreted by ?

is found in greatest amounts during the ?

Answer 13

1/the corpus luteum
2/secretory (luteal or progestational) phase of the menstrual cycle.

Question 14

Progesterone It decreases ?

caused by ?

thereby preparing the uterus for?

This hormone is often called the ?

Answer 14

1/uterine motility and contractility
2/estrogens
3/implantation after the ovum is fertilized.
4/hormone of pregnancy because its effects on the uterus
allow pregnancy to be maintained

Question 15

Under the influence of progesterone, the vaginal epithelium ?
,
and the cervix secretes ?

Answer 15

1/proliferates
2/thick, viscous mucus.

Question 16

In the breast, progesterone stimulates development of ?

Answer 16

lobules and alveoli and supports secretory function of the breast during lactation.

Question 17

The temperature rise of about 0.3°C to 0.6°C (0.5°F to 1°F) that accompanies ovulation and persists throughout the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle.

Answer 17

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Question 18

Prostaglandins

Answer 18

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Question 19

Prostaglandins (PGs) are ?

that are produced by ?

are also classified as ?
.
Prostaglandins have varied actions in the body.

Answer 19

1/oxygenated fatty acids
2/the cells of the endometrium
3/hormones

Question 20

The two primary types of prostaglandins are groups

Answer 20

E and F.
-PGE relaxes smooth muscles and is a potent vasodilator
-PGF is a potent vasoconstrictor and increases the contractility of muscles and arteries.

Question 21

Prostaglandin production increases during ?

is dependent on ?

seems to be critical to ?

Answer 21

1/follicular maturation
2/gonadotropins,
3/follicular rupture.