Quiz 11 Flashcards
1
Q
What are functions of the vagina?
A
- Receives semen from the penis
- Acts as birth canal
- Serves as passageway for menstrual flow
2
Q
Where does fertilization of the egg usually take place?
A
Fallopian Tubes
3
Q
Which hormone is the necessary trigger for ovulation to occur?
A
LH
4
Q
The mucosal lining of the uterus is the
A
Endometrium
5
Q
What are parts of the HPG axis?
A
- Interstitial endocrine cells
- hypothalamus
- anterior pituitary
6
Q
A ruptured follicle is transformed into the
A
Corpus Luteum
7
Q
What happens during the proliferative phase of the female menstrual cycle?
A
- Vesicular follicle growth
- Cervical mucus becomes thin and slippery
- Endometrial cells develop
8
Q
Which hormone controls the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins?
A
GnRH
