Reproductive Hormones Foundation Quiz

Where in the body are FSH and LH produced?

• Ovaries

• Pituitary gland

• Testes

• Uterus

Which hormone, produced by the ovaries, is the main reproductive hormone involved in female puberty?

• FSH

• Progesterone

• Oestrogen

• Testosterone

What is the role of LH during the menstrual cycle?

• to stimulate an egg follicle in an ovary to grow

• stimulate the release of an egg from an ovary

• to make the uterus lining break down

• make the uterus lining thicken

Which reproductive hormone MAINTAINS the uterus lining and stops FSH production by the pituitary gland?

• Progesterone

• Oestrogen

• LH

• Testosterone

What does the corpus luteum produce?

• Oestrogen

• Testosterone

• FSH

• Progesterone

How often does ovulation occur in females that have an active menstrual cycle?

• around every 28 days

• around every 14 days

• around once a week

• approximately every 9 months

Which of these is not a male secondary sex characteristic?

• deepening of voice

• facial hair

• sperm production

• hips widening

What happens to the uterus lining if an egg cell is not fertilised?

• it is absorbed into the wall of the uterus

• it breaks down, leading to menstruation

• it thickens further

• it is maintained in preparation for the next ovulation

Where is testosterone produced in males?

• brain

• pituitary gland

• testes

• corpus luteum

If the level of LH and oestrogen is high and progesterone is low, what stage of a woman's reproductive cycle is occurring?

• Ovulation

• Menstruation

• Fertilisation

• Pregnancy