The leading diagnosis related to infertility is _____.
a. endocrine abnormalities that modify hormonal regulation of fertility
b. excessive exercise in women
c. environmental contaminants such as lead and mercury
d. obesity in men
e. unknown causes
Q. 2Endometriosis is defined as:
a. scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes.
b. the condition in which endometrial tissue becomes embedded within other body tissues.
c. a modification of pregnancy hormones that results in infertility.
d. an infection of the cervix.
e. the inability to get pregnant.
Q. 3What hormone triggers the production of testosterone by the testes?
a. Follicle-stimulating hormone
b. Luteinizing hormone
c. Progesterone
d. Estrogen
e. a and b
f. c and d
Q. 4The two hormones secreted by the pituitary gland during the FOLLICULAR phase of a woman's cycle are:
a. follicle-stimulating hormone and progesterone.
b. progesterone and estrogen.
c. follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone.
d. luteinizing hormone and progesterone.
e. luteinizing hormone and estrogen.
Q. 5Ovulation results from a surge in the hormone _____.
a. estrogen
b. progesterone
c. luteinizing hormone
d. follicle-stimulating hormone
e. gonadotropin releasing hormone
Q. 6The first half of the menstrual cycle is called the _____.
a. follicular phase
b. luteal phase
c. estrogen phase
d. primordial phase
e. None of the above
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