female patient has stopped producing estrogen and is going through premature menopause. Which of the following glands could be the problem? More than one  answer may be correct.  Hypothalamus Pituitary Pancreas Ovarie

estrogen does which of the following? Breast development, triggers the LH surge, proliferation of the uterine endometrium, or all of the above.

A couple living in Florida is trying to have a baby, but they are having trouble getting pregnant. The male is very light skinned yet enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors in the sun. From the male's perspective, why might he be contributing to the trouble with getting pregnant? Excessive ultraviolet light exposure can reduce folate levels, and folate is required for normal sperm development. Excessive heat from the sunlight inhibits normal sperm production; thus, he probably does not have enough sperm. The male does not have enough melanin production to support normal sperm development. Excessive sunlight exposure can rapidly increase folate levels, which then inhibits normal sperm development. Normal sperm development occurs best in colder temperatures; thus, living in Florida he has a reduced chance of getting his partner pregnant.

Which of the following is an indication of secondary hypersection? increase in ACTH levels Increase in TSH levels Increased levels of CRH Increased levels of GnRH

Norman had a stroke that decreased blood flow to his anterior pituitary gland. The condition had a sudden onset, and the manifestationslasted for about a week before collateral circulation developed and themanifestations disappeared. Which of the following are most consistent with this temporary interruption of anterior pituitary function?(1) increased testosterone levels in the blood(2) reduced sperm counts during the week Norman was in the hospital(3) decreased testosterone levels in the blood(4) normal sperm counts during the week Norman was in the hospital(5) increased LH secretion(6) decreased LH secretiona. 1,5 b. 3,5 c. 2,3,6 d. 3,4,6 e. 1,4,5

A 72-year-old man is suffering from nocturia, difficulty with urination, including decreased flow, and inability to completely empty the bladder. The prostate is symmetrically enlarged, nontender, and smooth. The predominant androgen associated with this enlargement is: DHEA androstenediole testosterone DHT androsterone a and c

Females secrete Follicle Stimulating Hormone to develop the dominant follicle in ovaries. Since males do not have ovaries, males use testoterone to stimulate leydig cells for spermtogenesis. true false

Hypothalamus Anterior pituitary Decreased negative feedback inhibition and (Day 1] (Day 28] Ovaries Corpus luteum regresses Increased sensitivity of follicles to Ovaries Growth of follicles Anterior pituitary Positive feedback Anterior pituitary Hypothalamus surge Negative feedback Ovaries Empty follicle becomes a Ovulation [Day 14] corpus luteum

Name the hormones produced by follicle cells of the ovarian follicle and the corpus luteum.

Levels of the Female Reproductive Hormones during the Menstrual Cycle   Hormone Day 4 Day 14 Day 21 Estrogen (pg/mL) N/A >100 <60 Progesterone (ng/mL) N/A <1.5 >15 LH (mIU/mL) <7 >15 N/A FSH (mIU/mL) <13 >15 N/A Identify the hormones numbered in the graph above. Number: Answer Answer Answer Answer Hormone: Estrogen Progesterone LH FSH