Module 2 (Exam 1)

Question 1

Origin of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 1

Secreted by anterior pituitary

Question 2

Function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 2

Stimulates development of the ovarian follicle

Question 3

Origin of Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 3

Secreted by anterior pituitary

Question 4

Function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 4

Stimulates ovulation and development of the corpus luteum

Question 5

Origin of Estrogen

Answer 5

Secreted by ovaries

Question 6

Function of Estrogen

Answer 6

Predominates during first half of menstrual cycle and contributes to ovarian follicle maturation

Question 7

Origin of Progesterone

Answer 7

Secreted by the corpus luteum and placenta

Question 8

Function of Progesterone

Answer 8

Predominates during second half of the menstrual cycle: prepares uterus for implantation and maintains pregnancy

Question 9

Ampulla

Answer 9

outer 1/3 of the fallopian tube where fertilization usually occurs

Question 10

Amnion

Answer 10

Inner (fetal side) of the embryonic membranes

Question 11

Amniotic Fluid

Answer 11

Fluid surrounding the fetus in utero

Question 12

Chorion

Answer 12

Outer (maternal side) of the embryonic membranes

Question 13

Graafian Follicle

Answer 13

Small sac within the ovary that contains the maturing ovum

Question 14

Corpus luteum

Answer 14

graafian follicle cells remaining after ovulation

Question 15

Gestation

Answer 15

Period of intrauterine development from conception through birth

Question 16

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Answer 16

Hormone produced by the trophoblast that signals corpus luteum to secrete progesterone

Question 17

Process of fertilization and implantation

Answer 17

1. Blastocyst imbeds itself in the endometrium
2. “Spotting” may occur with implantation

Question 18

When is the growing organism most vulnerable to teratogens or hazordous agents?

Answer 18

Greatest risk is during weeks 2-8 of gestation

Question 19

First Trimester Major Focus of Fetal Development

Answer 19

Organogenesis and differentiation of tissues into organs

Question 20

Second Trimester Major Focus of Fetal Development

Answer 20

Fetal growth andrefinement of organ systems

Question 21

Third Trimester Major Focus of Fetal Development

Answer 21

Fat and nutrient storage