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Example Question #162 : Reproductive Physiology
Which of the following correctly identifies the typical—average—length of a single female menstrual cycle?
One average, one menstrual cycle typically lasts for about 28 days; however, this time length can range anywhere from 21 to 35 days depending on the individual.
Example Question #163 : Reproductive Physiology
What hormone causes ovulation to occur during the menstrual cycle?
Luteinizing hormone
Prolactin
Growth hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
An increase in estrogen causes an increase in the luteinizing hormone. It is the luteinizing hormone that causes ovulation. Ovulation is the process of releasing an ovum.
Growth hormone creates growth in the body. Follicle-stimulating hormone helps follicles mature, and promotes spermatogenesis in males. Prolactin causes the mammary glands to create milk. Thyroid-stimulating hormone helps release thyroxine and triiodothyronine (thyroid hormones).
Example Question #164 : Reproductive Physiology
Which of the following is true regarding the association between intercurrent diseases and pregnancy?
These diseases do not impact the pregnancy
They are not pre-existing
Drugs taken to treat the disease have no impact on the fetus
None of these
The diseases can worsen as a result of the pregnancy
The diseases can worsen as a result of the pregnancy
Intercurrent diseases are diseases that are not related to being pregnant (they were pre-existing) but may worsen during pregnancy. These diseases pose a risk to the developing fetus and special attention needs to be given to the drugs taken to treat the exiting illness because they may negatively impact the fetus. In the case of infections, there is a risk of vertical transmission to the fetus.
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