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WorksheetsChapter 35 test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following statements about follicles are correct?
(1) In each menstrual cycle, FSH stimulates one follicle to develop.
(2) The developing follicle in the ovary secretes oestrogen.
(3) The follicle ruptures when FSH and LH burst to their peak levels.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
Which of the following statements about ovulation are incorrect?
(1) Ovulation is triggered by the peak levels of oestrogen.
(2) At ovulation, the yellow body releases an ovum to the oviduct.
(3) After ovulation, the yellow body releases oestrogen and progesterone.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
During a menstrual cycle, the levels of oestrogen, progesterone, FSH and LH reach its maximum level at different stages. Assuming menstruation as the beginning of the cycle, in what sequence do the hormones reach their maximum level?
LH, progesterone, FSH, oestrogen
FSH, oestrogen, LH, progesterone
LH, oestrogen, FSH, progesterone
FSH, progesterone, LH, oestrogen
Which of the following statements about the yellow body are correct?
(1) It is formed from a ruptured follicle.
(2) It secretes oestrogen and progesterone.
(3) It degenerates as a result of rising levels of FSH.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
During the menstrual cycle, a low level of progesterone in the blood will lead to
thickening of the uterine lining.
growth of the follicle.
ovulation.
menstruation.
The diagram shows the interactions of different hormones in the female reproductive cycle.
What are hormones X, Y and Z?
A
B
C
D
What is the role of human chorionic gonadotrophin in early pregnancy?
It prevents the degeneration of the yellow body.
It stimulates the degeneration of the yellow body.
It stimulates the thickening of the uterine lining.
It inhibits the secretion of oestrogen.
Which of the following correctly explains why menstruation does not occur during pregnancy?
The yellow body degenerated.
The FSH and LH levels in a pregnant woman’s blood are high.
The placenta secretes oestrogen and progesterone which maintain the thickness of the uterine lining.
Human chorionic gonadotrophin is present in a pregnant woman’s blood.
Some contraceptive pills contain a high dose of oestrogen. What is the working principle of these contraceptive pills?
They promote the thickening of the uterine lining.
They prevent the degeneration of yellow body.
They cause the breakdown of the uterine lining.
They inhibit the secretion of FSH.
Mr and Mrs W failed to keep viable pregnancy. They consulted a doctor who prescribed fertility drugs containing FSH and LH to Mrs W. How would these drugs help overcome the infertility problem?
(1) They can stimulate follicle development and ovulation.
(2) They can prevent the blockage of the oviducts.
(3) They can maintain the yellow body.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
