Physiology Of The Female Pelvis Flashcards
Progesterone levels increase in the:
a. secretory phase
b. follicular phase
c. ovulatory phase
d. menstrual phase
A. Secretory
Which of the following endometrial phases demonstrates the thinnest dimension?
a. early menstrual
b. early secretory
c. late proliferation
d. early proliferation
D. Early proliferation
Which of the following hormones reflects the activity of the ovaries?
a. estradiol
b. progesterone
c. luteinizing hormone
d. follicle-stimulating hormone
B. Estradiol
An asymptomatic postmenopausal patient displays a 3.0-cm simple ovarian cyst. This finding is considered:
a. rare
b. benign
c. emergent
d. malignant
B. Benign
If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum will:
a. decrease in size and estrogen levels will increase
b. increase in size and estrogen levels will decrease
c. increase in size and progesterone levels will increase
d. decrease in size and progesterone levels will decrease
D. Decrease in size and progesterone levels will decrease
The endometrium demonstrates a triple-line appearance between days:
a. 1 to 5
b. 6 to 9
c. 10 to 14
d. 14 to 21
C. 10 to 14
A hyperechoic focus within a mature follicle most likely represents a:
a. morula
b. cumulus oophorus
c. blastocyst
d. corpus albicans
B. Cumulus oophorus
Visualization of a corpus luteal cyst indicates:
a. ovulation is imminent
b. ovulation has occurred
c. fertilization has occurred
d. ovulatory hemorrhage has occurred
B. Ovulation has occurred
Dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe:
a. heavy menses
b. painful menses
c. pain during ovulation
d. pain during sexual intercourse
B. Painful menses
Luteinizing hormone is secreted by the:
a. ovary
b. hypothalamus
c. adrenal gland
d. anterior pituitary gland
D. Anterior pituitary gland
Which of the following structures produces small amounts of estrogen?
a. spleen
b. kidney
c. pancreas
d. adrenal gland
D. Adrenal gland
Which of the following hormones stimulates ovulation?
a. estrogen
b. progesterone
c. luteinizing hormone
d. follicle-stimulating hormone
C. LH
Fluid within the endometrial cavity is:
a. produced by the granulosa cells
b. suspicious for endometrial hyperplasia
c. not included in the endometrial measurement
d. highly suspicious for endometrial malignancy
C. Not included in the endometrial measurement
Mittelschmerz is associated with:
a. pregnancy
b. ovulation
c. hemorrhage
d. menstruation
B. Ovulation
Pain during sexual intercourse is termed:
a. dysuria
b. dysmenorrhea
c. dyspareunia
d. menorrhagia
C. Dyspareunia
A patient presents with a history of intermittent lower quadrant pain. Her last menstrual period was 1 week earlier, and she denies the use of hormone contraceptives. Based on this clinical history, the anechoic areas most likely represent:
a. corpus albicans
b. functional cysts
c. Graafian follicles
d. corpus luteal cysts
B. Functional cyst
Hyperechoic foci within the ovary are most suspicious for:
a. cystic teratoma
b. corpus albicans
c. hemorrhagic cysts
d. cumulus oophorus
B. Corpus albicans
Which endometrial phase is most likely demonstrated in this endovaginal sonogram?
a. luteal
b. secretory
c. menstrual
d. proliferative
B. Secretory
A patient presents with a history of right lower quadrant pain. Her last menstrual period was 7 days earlier. On the basis of this clinical history, the anechoic mass most likely represents a:
a. simple cyst
b. graafian follicle
c. corpus luteal cyst
d. serous cystadenoma
C. Simple cyst
The ovaries in this sonogram coincide with which of the following uterine phases?
a. late follicular
b. early follicular
c. late proliferation
d. early proliferation
D. Early proliferation