Chapter 4

Question 1

misplaced endometrial tissue

Answer 1

endometriosis

Question 2

28-day cycle where uterus lining thickens, and if pregnancy does not occur, is shed

Answer 2

menstrual cycle

Question 3

phase where corpus luteum forms, secretes progesterone; the endometrium thickens and develops

Answer 3

luteal phase

Question 5

phase where oocyte is released from ovary

Answer 5

ovulation

Question 6

what causes the pituitary to increase output of FSH and LH

Answer 6

GnRH secretion of hypothalamus

Question 7

day of cycle of luteal phase

Answer 7

15-28

Question 8

day of cycle follicle matures in ovary; endometrium rebuilds

Answer 8

6-13

Question 9

what binds to cells of endometrium and signal to begin cell divisions that thicken endometrium

Answer 9

estrogen

Question 10

benign uterine tumors

Answer 10

fibroids

Question 11

flow of shed uterine tissue out of the vagina

Answer 11

menstruation

Question 12

all follictles have been released or disintegrated

Answer 12

menopause

Question 13

ejaculation puts about how many sperm into vagina

Answer 13

300 million sper

Question 14

mature animal egg

Answer 14

ovum

Question 15

high aldosterone secretion that stimulates reabsorption of Na and H2O causing tissues to swell

Answer 15

premenstrual syndrome PMS

Question 16

what bacteria causes chlamydia

Answer 16

chlamydia trachomatis

Question 17

day of cycle of menstruation; endometrium breaks down

Answer 17

1-5

Question 18

phase where menstruation, breakdown of endometrium, maturation of follicle, and reconstruction of endometrium occurs

Answer 18

follicular phase

Question 19

syphilis is caused by a spiral shaped bacteria called

Answer 19

treponema pallidum

Question 20

what floods the brain during orgasm

Answer 20

endorphins

Question 21

most common bacterial STD

Answer 21

chlamydia

Question 22

what stimulates an ovarian follicle to begin maturing

Answer 22

FSH

Question 23

day of cycle oocyte released from ovart

Answer 23

14

Question 24

what acts on the amygdala to inhibit fear and anxiety

Answer 24

oxytocin

Question 25

what stimulates uterine contractions (cramps)

Answer 25

prostaglandins

Question 26

if pregnancy does not occur, for how many days does the corpus luteum persists

Answer 26

twelve days