Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26.6, Problem 4QC
Summary Introduction
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The reason behind progesterone-only contraceptive being less effective than the one containing both estrogen and progesterone.
Introduction:
Oral contraceptives are medications, which are used by women to prevent pregnancy. They are also used to maintain the regular menstrual cycle. These contraceptives prevent the buildup of the endometrial lining of the uterus.
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Although the most effective form of an oral contraceptive for woman contain estrogen and progestin, some birth control pills contain a small dose of progestin-only. This is because there are many risks and side effects.
Which of the following statements is NOT a reason for using a progestin-only oral contraceptive?
Select one:
A. progesterone maintains the corpus luteum as corpus luteum release a large amount of progesterone and estrogen.
B. progesterone suppresses the maturation of follicles, thereby preventing ovulation of a mature ovum.
C. progestin-only oral contraceptives prevent the production of FSH and LH in the anterior pituitary.
D. progesterone suppresses the production of GnRH in the hypothalamus.
Based on the schematic below, illustrating the control of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland by the ovarian hormones, how would you design a hormonal female contraceptive that keeps secretion of FSH and LH low in order to prevent ovulation?
During the follocular phase of the ovarian cycle, what does an increase in estrogen concentrations correlate with?
1-The degradation of a follicle containing an egg(oocyte)
2-The formation of the corpus luteum
3-The maturation of a follicle containing an egg(oocyte)
4- The degradation of teh corpus luteum
Chapter 26 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
Ch. 26.1 - 1. What are the male and female gonads? What are...Ch. 26.1 - Which mechanisms increase the genetic variability...Ch. 26.1 - Prob. 3QCCh. 26.1 - Prob. 4QCCh. 26.1 - Prob. 5QCCh. 26.1 - Prob. 6QCCh. 26.2 - Which cell type in the testes produces sperm?...Ch. 26.2 - Prob. 2QCCh. 26.2 - 3. What is the function of the epididymis? How...Ch. 26.2 - 4. Trace the pathway that sperm take from the...
Ch. 26.2 - Prob. 5QCCh. 26.2 - Prob. 6QCCh. 26.2 - Prob. 7QCCh. 26.2 - Prob. 8QCCh. 26.2 - Prob. 9QCCh. 26.2 - Which part of the duct system passes through the...Ch. 26.3 - What are the steps of spermatogenesis?Ch. 26.3 - How do sustentacular cells support developing...Ch. 26.3 - Prob. 3QCCh. 26.3 - Prob. 4QCCh. 26.3 - Prob. 5QCCh. 26.3 - On what type of cell do FSH and LH act in males,...Ch. 26.3 - 7. What are the reproductive functions of...Ch. 26.3 - Prob. 8QCCh. 26.3 - Prob. 9QCCh. 26.3 - Prob. 10QCCh. 26.3 - Prob. 11QCCh. 26.3 - Prob. 12QCCh. 26.3 - Prob. 13QCCh. 26.3 - Prob. 14QCCh. 26.4 - What are the main functions of the ovaries?Ch. 26.4 - Which three ligaments support the ovary, and to...Ch. 26.4 - What structures catch an ovulated oocyte and move...Ch. 26.4 - Prob. 4QCCh. 26.4 - Prob. 5QCCh. 26.4 - Prob. 6QCCh. 26.4 - Prob. 7QCCh. 26.4 - Prob. 8QCCh. 26.4 - Prob. 9QCCh. 26.4 - 10. How are the external genitalia of the female...Ch. 26.4 - 11. Which structures do not fully develop in the...Ch. 26.4 - Prob. 12QCCh. 26.5 - When in the life cycle of a female does oogenesis...Ch. 26.5 - When is development of an oocyte arrested, and...Ch. 26.5 - How many ova are produced at the end of oogenesis?...Ch. 26.5 - What are the seven stages of the ovarian cycle?...Ch. 26.5 - Prob. 5QCCh. 26.5 - Prob. 6QCCh. 26.5 - Prob. 7QCCh. 26.5 - Prob. 8QCCh. 26.5 - 9. How do levels of ovarian hormones and...Ch. 26.5 - What are the similarities between the male and...Ch. 26.5 - What are the differences between the male and...Ch. 26.5 - Prob. 12QCCh. 26.5 - What are the female secondary sex characteristics?Ch. 26.5 - Prob. 14QCCh. 26.5 - Prob. 15QCCh. 26.6 - 1. Why do most behavioral methods of birth...Ch. 26.6 - Prob. 2QCCh. 26.6 - How do oral contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy?Ch. 26.6 - Prob. 4QCCh. 26.6 - 5. How do intrauterine devices prevent...Ch. 26.6 - Which methods of birth control are also called...Ch. 26.7 - Prob. 1QCCh. 26.7 - Prob. 2QCCh. 26.7 - Prob. 3QCCh. 26.7 - Prob. 4QCCh. 26 - Prob. 1CYRCh. 26 - Match the specific phase of meiosis with the...Ch. 26 - Prob. 3CYRCh. 26 - Which of the following structures is the site of...Ch. 26 - Prob. 5CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 6CYRCh. 26 - Match the component of the glandular secretions...Ch. 26 - Prob. 8CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 9CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 10CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 11CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 12CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 13CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 14CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 15CYRCh. 26 - Mark the following statements about oogenesis as...Ch. 26 - Prob. 17CYRCh. 26 - 18. Number the sequence of events in the hormonal...Ch. 26 - 19. Mark the following statements about the...Ch. 26 - Prob. 20CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 21CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 22CYRCh. 26 - Prob. 1CYUCh. 26 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 26 - Prob. 3CYUCh. 26 - Explain why oral contraceptives, which...Ch. 26 - Prob. 1AYKACh. 26 - Prob. 2AYKACh. 26 - Prob. 3AYKACh. 26 - Prob. 4AYKB
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- Figure 43.15 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.arrow_forwardMatch each hormone with its effect. oxytocin a. growth of facial hair testosterone b. uterus contracts LH c. LH, FSH are released GnRH d. surge causes ovulation FSH e. follicle develops HCG f. milk is produced prolactin g. corpus luteum is maintainedarrow_forwardFigure 18.17 Which of the following statements about hormone regulation of the female reproductive cycle is false? a. LH and FSH are produced in the pituitary, and estrogen and progesterone are produced in the ovaries. b. Estradiol and progesterone secreted from the corpus luteum cause the endometrium to thicken. c. Both progesterone and estrogen are produced by the follicles. d. Secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus is inhibited by low levels of estrogen but stimulated by high levels of estrogen.arrow_forward
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