Reproductive System

Question 1

What’s does FSH do?

Answer 1

Stimulates the oocytes to develop

Question 2

What does LH do?

Answer 2

Triggers ovulation

Question 3

What does oestrogen do?

Answer 3

Thickens the endometrium

Question 4

What does progesterone do?

Answer 4

Maintains the endometrium

Question 5

Where is oestrogen produced?

Answer 5

Granulosa cells of follicle

Question 6

Where is progesterone produced?

Answer 6

Theca interna of follicle

Question 7

Where does FSH act on?

Answer 7

Granulosa cells of follicle and sertoli cells

Question 8

Where does LH act on?

Answer 8

Theca interna of follicle and leydig cells

Question 9

Are these medications allowed during pregnancy or not?
Aspirin, asthma mediation, LMWH, amoxicillin, whooping cough and flu vaccines

Answer 9

Yes

Question 9

What do the Leydig cells produce?

Answer 9

Androgens

Question 10

What does oxytocin do?

Answer 10

Stimulates the tissues in the breasts to release milk

Question 11

What does prolactin do?

Answer 11

Stimulates breast tissue to produce milk

Question 12

What is the 10-14 week scan for?

Answer 12

Viability
Detection of multiples
Dating
Combined screening

Question 13

What is the 18-21 week scan for?

Answer 13

Viability, structural abnormalities and growth

Question 14

Are these medications allowed during pregnancy?
Methotrexate, warfarin, sodium vaporate, ibuprofen MMR vaccine, gentamycin

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Are these medications allowed during pregnancy?
Trimethoprim
Lamotrigine
COVID vaccine

Answer 15

Depends on individual factors

Question 16

What are the neonatal adaptations of the circulatory system?

Answer 16

Ductus arteriosis
Ductus venosus
Oval foramen
Umbilical vein and artery

Question 17

What does the umbilical vein become after birth?

Answer 17

Ligamentus teres hepatis

Question 18

What does the umbilical artery become after birth?

Answer 18

Medial umbilical ligament

Question 19

What are the benefits of breastfeeding to mums and babies?

Answer 19

Fewer infant infections
Reduced maternal breast cancer risk
Cost, availability

Question 20

What are the risk factors for endometrial cancer?

Answer 20

Obesity
Age
Genetics
Smoking
Diabetes

Question 21

What are the red flags of endometrial cancer?

Answer 21

Postmenopausal bleeding

Question 22

What are the risk factors for cervical cancer?

Answer 22

HPV
immunocompromise

Question 23

What are the red flags for cervical cancer?

Answer 23

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Question 24

What are the risk factors for Ovarian cancer?

Answer 24

Age Genetics Obesity Smoking Increased ovarian activity

Question 25

What are the red flags for ovarian cancer?

Answer 25

Non-specific abdominal or pelvic symptoms Weight loss Fatigue

Question 26

What are the factors we check for fertility?

Answer 26

Male factor Ovarian reserve and ovulation Tubal patency Uterine cavity

Question 27

Which contraceptive methods are most effective?

Answer 27

Implant (0.05%) IUD (0.2-0.8%)

Question 28

What are three examples of vaginal infections?

Answer 28

Trichomonas Bacterial vaginosis Candida

Question 29

What are three examples of viral STIs?

Answer 29

Warts Herpes Molluscum

Question 30

How do you test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea?

Answer 30

PCR test

Question 31

Which age range is most at risk for STIs?

Answer 31

15-24 year olds