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WorksheetsHuman Female Ovarian and Menstrual Cycle
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
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
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.
The source of FSH in the body is...
ovary
ovarian corpus luteum
anterior pituary gland
pineal gland
Where specifically is the source of estrogen during days 15-24 of the menstrual cycle?
Ovarian follicle
Oviduct glands
Ovarian corpus luteum
Ovarian gland
Which hormone stimulates the build up of the endometrium?
FSH
LH
Estrogen
Progesterone
