Quiz 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Which hormone maintains the viability of the corpus luteum?
A
GnRH
2
Q
Once inserted into a woman’s uterus, an intrauterine device (IUD) can prevent pregnancies for
A
5-10 years
3
Q
What hormone is responsible for stimulating the uterus to contract during labor?
A
Oxytocin
4
Q
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome causes the body to be partially or completely
A
Insensitive to androgens
5
Q
During which stage of labor is the fetus delivered?
A
Expulsion
6
Q
Milk ejection (the letdown reflex) is stimulated by which hormone?
A
Oxytocin
7
Q
During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume shows an overall
A
Increase in volume
8
Q
At which stage of labor is the “afterbirth” expelled?
A
Placental
