Reproductive system

Question 1

Clinical examinations should

Answer 1

-always be appropriate and clinically justifiable
-conducted to ensure patient dignity
-performed in presence of a chaperone
-accurate documentation of findings

Question 2

Function of female reproductive system

Answer 2

-formation ova
-reception for sperm
-provision of suitable environment for fertilisation and foetal development
-parturition (giving birth)
-lactation

Question 3

Functions of male reproductive system

Answer 3

-production sperm
-transmission of sperm to female

Question 4

Menstrual cycle

Answer 4

Day 1-5= uterus lining breaks down, bleeding
Day 6-10= uterus lining thickens again
Day 11-18= ovulation
Day 19-28= uterus lining continues to thicken
Higher chance of pregnancy if had sex between 8 and 18

Question 5

HCG

Answer 5

Human chorionic gonadotropin
-secreted soon after fertilisation
-detectable after 14 days
-peak concentration between 60 and 90 days

Question 6

LABELLED DIAGRAM OF FEMALE AND MALE REPODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question 7

Menopause

Answer 7

-significant hormonal change around the time of final period
-reached menopause when haven’t had a period for a year
-average age to reach menopause if 52

Question 8

Female sex hormones

Answer 8

-hypothalamus releases GnRH
-stimulate pituitary gland to produce LH and FSH
-from puberty onwards LH, FSH, oestrogen and progesterone play vital role in regulating menstrual cycle

Question 9

Male sex hormones

Answer 9

-hypothalamus releases GnRH
-stimulates pituitary gland release LH and FSH
-LH, FSH and testosterone stimulate production of sperm in the testes