Reproductive System Flashcards
Which of the following drugs used to treat heartburn is known to cause development (gynecomastia)? A. Omeprazole B. Cimetidine C. Lansoprazole D. Ketoconazole
- B
A 60 year-old postmenopausal woman is coming into the office with symptoms of nausea and dizziness. While gathering information during the intake, you learn that she has been menopausal since age 51, but has recently had some spotting of blood recently. What is the most appropriate action?
A. Treat her with acupuncture and herbs
B. Refer her to the ER
C. Refer her to a doctor or specialist
D. Tell her that spotting is nothing to be concerned about
- C
How do oral contraceptives work?
A. Inhibiting the cytochrome P-450 detoxification system of the liver
B. Inhibiting the enzyme aromatase
C. Promoting the activity of the hypothalamus
D. Inhibiting the anterior pituitary
- D
What is the most serious side effect of hormone replacement therapy? A. Increased risk of stroke B. Increased risk of endometrial cancer C. Increased risk of heart attack D. All of the above
- D
In females, a spike in this hormone mid-cycle is responsible for ovulation A. LH B. FSH C. ACTH D. Estrogen
- A
Which of these statements is INCORRECT regarding leiomyomas (fibroids).
A. It is the most common of all tumors in females
B. There is an increased incidence among blacks
C. It may be asymptomatic or symptomatic
D. It may progress to leiomyosarcoma
- D
The second phase of the menstrual cycle is A. Menstrual phase B. Follicular phase C. Luteal phase D. Ovulation phase
- C
You are treating a teenager. She tells you that she is pregnant. What action would you take? A. Encourage her to speak to her parents B. Notify the school principal C. Tell her about adoption and abortion D. Notify her mother
- A
FSH stimulates A. The adrenal cortex B. Menstruation C. Sexual drive D. Immature follicles in the ovaries to grow
- D
What hormone acts on the eggs in the ovary causing them to mature? A. Estrogen B. Progesterone C. Luteinizing hormone D. Follicle stimulating hormone
- D
Which structure contains the egg? A. Uterus B. Follicle C. Corpus luteum D. Vagina
- B
The average ovulatory cycle in women is A. 25 days B. 30 days C. 31 days D. 28 days
- D
Regular menstruation usually lasts _, but anywhere from _ is considered normal. A. 3 to 5 days, 2 to 7 days B. 7 to 10 days, 6 to 11 days C. 6 to 9 days, 5 to 10 days D. 1 to 3 days, 1 to 15 days
- A
Which of the following is not true about progesterone?
A. Plays a role in sexual desire
B. Prepares and nourishes the lining of the uterus after ovulation to sustain fertilized egg
C. Regulates monthly menstrual cycle
D. Helps to build and maintain bone
E. low levels are responsible for menopause
- E
The term gonads refers to the A. Ovaries and testes B. Kidneys C. Testes D. Ovaries
- A
Which hormone triggers the acute release of luteinizing hormone (LH)? A. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GNRH) B. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) C. Progesterone D. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- A
Which hormones do the follicles secrete that tell the pituitary to stop secreting Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?
A. Leuteinizing hermone and pregesterone
B. Estrogen and progesterone
c. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GNRH1)
D. Leuteinizing hormone and estrogen
- B
Amenorrhea refers to menstrual cycles which are absent for A. 240 days or more B. 60 days or more C. 90 days or more D. 100 days or more
- C
Estrogen is produced primarily in all of the following except A. The cervix B. The corpus luteum C. The placenta D. Follicles in the ovaries
- A
The luteal phase is the A. First half of the follicular phase B. Second half the follicular phase C. Postovulatory phase of a woman's cycle D. First half of the menstrual cycle
- C
Body temperature rises during which phase of the menstrual cycle? A. Menstrual phase B. Luteal phase C. Follicular phase D. Ovulation phase
- B
The corpus luteum is
A. An area in the ovary where the egg is released at ovulation
B. An area in the uterus where the egg is implanted
C. The endometrium
D. An area of the egg which receives the sperm
- A
Ovulation detection kits that determine fertility look for the presence of which hormone? A. Progesterone B. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) C. Gonadotrpin releasing hormone (GnRH) D. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- D
Menarche is A. The last period before menopause B. The monthly menstrual cycle C. The first menstrual period D. Menopause
- C
The first day of the follicular phase is marked by A. Irritability B. Tender breasts C. Menstrual bleeding D. Weight gain
- C
The inside lining of the uterus is called A. Myometrium B. Endometrium C. Corona radiate D. Corpus luteum
- B
Menstrual cramps are caused by A. Estrogen B. Excessive menstrual flow C. Prostaglandins D. Water weight gain
- C
The lutenizing hormone causes the follicle that has the egg to rupture. This ruptured follicle is called A. Oocyte B. Corpus luteum C. Corona radiata D. Zygote
- B
What structure of the ovaries releases progesterone? A. Fallopian tube B. Follicles C. Corpus luteum D. Fimbriae
- C
Mittelschmerz is A. A menstrual cramp B. A laboratory test C. Ovulation pain D. An old term for menstruation
- C
The ovulatory phase ends with A. Follicular growth B. The release of the egg C. Menstrual bleeding D. Thickening of the endometrium
- B
Menstrual bleeding occurs when
A. Estrogen and progesterone increase
B. Estrogen increases and progesterone decreases
C. Estrogen and progesterone decrease
D. Estrogen decreases and progesterone increases
- C
The egg can be fertilized for up to how many hours after release? A. 3 days B. 2 days C. 24 hours D. 6 hours
- C
Prior to ovulation the follicle only secretes estrogen. After ovulation the follicle becomes transformed into the corpus luteum and also secretes A. Gonadotripin releasing hormone B. Progesterone C. Luteinizing hormone D. Follicle stimulating hormone
- B
PMS is defined by symptoms that occur during the A. Follicular phase B. Before menopause C. Luteal phase D. Ovulation phase
- C
What is the normal duration of pregnancy? A. 36 weeks B. 38-40 weeks C. 40 weeks D. 42 weeks
- C
