Estrogen and Progesterone

Question 1

The hormone predominantly secreted by the corpus luteum.

Answer 1

Progesterone

Question 2

In pregnancy, is the hormone that maintains the endometrial lining of the uterus and increases the uterine threshold to contractile stimuli, thus preserving the pregnancy until the fetus is ready to be delivered.

Answer 2

Progesterone

Question 3

Estrogen (increases/decreases)

the production of steroid hormone-binding globulin.

Answer 3

Increases

Question 4

the hormone that stimulates growth of the endometrium, growth of glands and stroma, and elongation of the spiral arteries, which supply the endometrium.

Answer 4

Estrogen

Question 5

Like testicular function in the male, ovarian function in the female is driven by (pulsatile/continuous) activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.

Answer 5

Pulsatile

Question 6

In pregnancy, is the hormone that stimulates growth of the myometrium, growth of the ductal system of the breasts, prolactin secretion, and enlargement of the external genitalia.

Answer 6

Estrogen

Question 7

is a hormone secreted by the corpus luteum and placenta that triggers the production of thick cervical mucus.

Answer 7

Progesterone

Question 8

The cells are the only ovarian cells with follicle stimulating hormone receptors.

Answer 8

GRABULOSA CELLS

Question 9

a hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

Answer 9

Estrogen

Question 10

is a hormone secreted by the corpus luteum and placenta that functions to maintain pregnancy.

Answer 10

Progesterone - PROGESTATION

Question 11

In a normal, nonpregnant female, estrogens are secreted in significant quantities only by the .

Answer 11

OVARIES

Question 12

In the uterus, is the hormone that causes cell proliferation, cell growth, and increased contractility.

Answer 12

ESTROGEN

Question 13

Estrogen (stimulates/inhibits) osteoclastic activity in the bones.

Answer 13

INHIBITS

Question 14

Progesterone (increases/decreases) body temperature.

Answer 14

INCREASES

Question 15

In the uterus, is the hormone that increases secretory activity and decreases contractility.

Answer 15

Progesterone

Question 16

Progesterone (stimulates/inhibits) uterine smooth muscle contraction.

Answer 16

INHIBITS

Question 17

In the vagina, the hormone stimulates differentiation but inhibits proliferation of epithelial cells

Answer 17

Progesterone

Question 18

Estrogen (increases/decreases)

LDL levels.

Answer 18

DECREASES

Question 19

is a hormone produced by the ovarian granulosa cells that stimulates follicle stimulating hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary.

Answer 19

ACTIVIN

Question 20

is the female hormone that contributes to the pubertal growth spurt, closure of the epiphyses at the end of the growth spurt, and the deposition of subcutaneous fat.

Answer 20

ESTROGEN

Question 21

is a female hormone that has a mild thermogenic action, increasing basal body temperature during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.

Answer 21

Progesterone

Question 22

the hormone produced by ovarian granulosa cells that inhibits follicular stimulating hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary.

Answer 22

INHIBIN

Question 23

Development of adult female breasts is dependent on the hormone .

Answer 23

Estrogen

Question 24

Progesterone (stimulates/inhibits) gonadotropin activity (luteinizing hormone; follicle-stimulating hormone).

Answer 24

Inhibits

Question 25

In the cells, androstenedione is converted to testosterone and testosterone is then converted to 17-beta-estradiol.

Answer 25

GRANULOSA CELLS

Question 26

Progesterone (stimulates/inhibits) endometrial hyperplasia.

Answer 26

INHIBITS

Question 27

The phase of the menstrual cycle is the 14-day period following ovulation that is dominated by progesterone.

Answer 27

LUTEAL PHASE

Question 28

In the vagina, the hormone stimulates proliferation of epithelial cells.

Answer 28

ESTROGEN

Question 29

Estrogen (increases/decreases) | HDL levels.

Answer 29

INCREASES

Question 30

Progesterone (increases/decreases) myometrial excitability.

Answer 30

Decreases

Question 31

During pregnancy, tremendous quantities of estrogen are secreted by the .

Answer 31

PLACENTA

Question 32

Loss of the hormone triggers the shedding of the endometrium in the menstrual phase.

Answer 32

Progesterone

Question 33

Follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the ovarian production of estrogens by the cells of the ovarian follicle.

Answer 33

GRANULOSA CELLS

Question 34

The three naturally occurring estrogens in the female body are

Answer 34

ESTRADIOL ESTRIOL ESTRONE

Question 35

Estradiol causes a(n) (increase/decrease) in the expression of gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptors at the anterior pituitary gland.

Answer 35

INCREASE