Unit 8 Female Reproductive Function

Question 1

What are the two main phases of the ovarian cycle?
a) Proliferative and secretory
b) Menstrual and ovulatory
c) FSH and LH
d) Follicular and luteal

Answer 1

d) Follicular and luteal

Explanation: The follicular phase involves follicle maturation and estrogen production, while the luteal phase involves corpus luteum activity and progesterone secretion.

Question 2

What event defines ovulation?
a) Rise in FSH
b) LH surge triggering follicle rupture
c) Estrogen drop
d) Endometrial shedding

Answer 2

b) LH surge triggering follicle rupture

Explanation: A sharp rise in LH in response to high estrogen levels causes ovulation around day 14.

Question 3

What is the role of granulosa cells?
a) Produce androgens
b) Respond to LH to produce progesterone
c) Convert androgens to estrogens via aromatase
d) Inhibit FSH

Answer 3

c) Convert androgens to estrogens via aromatase

Explanation: Under FSH stimulation, granulosa cells convert thecal cell-derived androgens into estrogens.

Question 4

What does the corpus luteum primarily secrete?
a) Progesterone
b) GnRH
c) Estrogen
d) Inhibin only

Answer 4

a) Progesterone

Explanation: The corpus luteum forms after ovulation and secretes progesterone to maintain the endometrium for potential implantation.

Question 5

During which phase is the endometrium most prepared for implantation?
a) Menstrual
b) Follicular
c) Ovulatory
d) Luteal

Answer 5

d) Luteal

Explanation: The luteal phase is dominated by progesterone, which thickens and maintains the endometrium to support implantation.