What would happen if the placenta was not able to fulfill its endocrine function in a pregnant woman? A. The level of hCG released by the trophoblast would increase B. Mature follicles would not be released by the ovaries C. FSH and LH levels would increase D. The corpus luteum would not be maintained

What is the primary source of estrogen and progesterone during the first ten weeks of pregnancy? a. Ovarian follicle b. Placenta c. Corpus luteum d. Anterior pituitary

What controls whether an embryo will develop testes or ovaries?a. pituitary glandb. hypothalamusc. Y chromosomed. presence or absence of estrogen

Which statement is NOT true regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy?   a. The surgeon general states that pregnant women should abstain from alcohol.     b. Alcohol crosses the placenta freely and deprives the developing fetus of both nutrients and oxygen.     c. Fetal alcohol syndrome cannot be treated, only prevented.     d. No harm will result to the infant unless the mother is actually drunk.

A woman taking birth control pills would be expected to have Select one: a. higher than normal FSH and LH levels due to fewer negative feedback messages being sent to the ovaries b. higher than normal FSH and LH levels due to fewer negative feedback messages being sent to the pituitary gland c. lower than normal FSH and LH levels due to more negative feedback messages being sent to the pituitary gland d. lower than normal FSH and LH levels due to more negative feedback messages being sent to the ovaries

Which statement accurately describes what occurs during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle? Under the influence of follicle-stimulating hormone, several follicles begin to ripen, and the ovum with each begins to mature. The empty ruptured Graafian follicle becomes the corpus luteum and it begins to secrete progesterone and estrogen. About day 14, a surge of hormones cause the ovum to burst through the ovary. Preparation of the uterus for implantation of an ovum.

Which statement about maternal hormones during pregnancy is accurate?   A.Estrogen levels decline throughout gestation. B.Estrogen levels increase throughout gestation. C.hCGlevels remain stable throughout gestation . D.hCGlevels increase throughout gestation. E.Progesterone levels decline throughout gestation.

Which is/are true concerning the general structure of female reproductive organs?   a. the oviducts are found lateral to the uterus, along the pelvic brim   b. the vagina is located posterior to the bladder and anterior to the rectum   c. the distal opening of the oviduct is surrounded by the finger-like fimbriae, which serve to guide a recently ovulated ovum into the oviduct   d. the cortex of the ovary contains the helicine artery

During the first trimester, hCG produced from the chorion maintains the corpus luteum. What is the purpose of maintaining the corpus luteum? Select one: a. The corpus luteum produces relaxin, which thickens the endometrium. b. The corpus luteum ensures that the endometrium does not break down during the first trimester. c. The corpus luteum supports the formation of the placenta. d. The chorion forms the fetal part of the placenta, and the corpus luteum supports the maternal part of the placenta.

Which is/are true concerning oviducts?   a. the lumen of the oviduct is highly folded   b. the oviduct walls contain smooth muscle that promotes the movement of sperm through the oviduct   c. the epithelium facing the lumen of the oviduct has cells that are ciliated, and which serve to help move ova, or fertlized ova, to the lumen of the uterus   d. secretory cells lining the oviduct produce secretions that kill sperm