Human Female Ovarian and Menstrual Cycle

Which hormone causes the re-growth of the endometrial lining of the uterus?

• Testesterone

• GnRH

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

Which hormone signals ovulation?

• FSH

• LH

• Inhibin

• Estrogen

Which hormone causes FSH and LH to be released?

• Testesterone

• Estrogen

• GnRH

• Progesterone

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Which of the following statements about the menstrual cycle is false?

• Progesterone levels rise during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle and the secretory phase of the uterine cycle

• Menstruation occurs just after LH and FSH levels peak

• Menstruation occurs after progesterone levels drop

• Estrogen levels rise before ovulation, while progesterone levels rise after

Which of the following statements about hormone regulation of the female reproductive cycle is false?

• LH and FSH are produced in the pituitary, and estradiol and progesterone are produced in the ovaries

• Estradiol and progesterone secreted from the corpus luteum cause the endometrium to thicken

• Both progesterone and estradiol are produced by the follicles

• Secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus is inhibited by low levels of estradiol but stimulated by high levels of estradiol

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What is the role of LH during the menstrual cycle ?

• inhibits the development of another follicle by inhibiting FSH

• causes ovulation and the ruptured follicle to develop into corpus luteum

• stimulates the growth of endometrium lining

• stimulates the development of follicles, which in turn leads to estrogen secretion, which in turn inhibits FSH

What is the role of FSH during the menstrual cycle ?

• Inhibits the development of another follicle by inhibiting FSH.

• Stimulates the development of follicles which in turn leads to estrogen secretion.

• Causes ovulation and causes the ruptured follicle to develop into a corpus luteum.

• stimulates the growth of the endometrium lining.

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The source of FSH in the body is...

• ovary

• ovarian corpus luteum

• anterior pituary gland

• pineal gland

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Where specifically is the source of estrogen during days 15-24 of the menstrual cycle?

• Ovarian follicle

• Oviduct glands

• Ovarian corpus luteum

• Ovarian gland

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Which hormone stimulates the build up of the endometrium?

• FSH

• LH

• Estrogen

• Progesterone