1The testes are responsible for what?
- sperm
- androgens
- estrogens
- progesteron
2What is the life cycle of sperm?
- 70-75 days
- 30-35 days
- 45-60 days
- 70-85 days
3Select the truths of steroids
- Slow acting
- long lasting
- usually ends in -rone
- they grow the testes
4The master gland is the hypothalamus
- True it is
- False its the pituitary gland
5What is the correct definition for aspermia?
- no semen production
- no sperm
- low quality sperm
- low sperm count
6What is the correct definition for oligospermia?
- low sperm count (most common cause)
- no sperm
- none
- no semen production
7Select the correct word for the definition: Regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates & proteins especially during stress
- MIneralocorticoids
- corticosteroids
- gluccocorticoids
- olgiospermia
8Select the correct word for the definition: Regulate the electrolyte, or salt & fluid, balance of the body
- Azoospermia
- none
- mineralocorticoids
- glucocorticoids
9Select the correct word for the definition: Steroidal hormones produced in the adrenal cortex
- Corticosteroids
- gluccocorticoids
- Mineralcorticoids
- Aspermia
10Select the correct word for the definition: The hormones of the adrenal cortex, generally referred to as corticosteroid
- Adrenocorticosteroid
- corticosteroids
- glucocorticoids
11What hormone is needed for sexual maturity & normal reproduction?
12The hypothalamus controls the activity of what gland?
- Thyroid gland
- Pituitary gland
- fallopian tubes
13Select the external female genitalia
- Labia majora
- Labia minora
- clitoris
- vagina
14The ovary matures & ovulates about how many days before a woman’s next menstrual period.
- 12-14 days
- 14 days
- 7 days
15What is the correct definition for azoospermia
- no sperm
- low sperm
- low quality sperm
16How often does a woman ovulate? Approximately.
- 12-14 days before menstrual period
- 15 days before period
- 12 days before period
17Estradiol is the most abundant & active form of estrogen?
True
18The female reproductive organs consist of 2 ovaries, 2 fallopian tubes, the uterus and the vagina.
true
19What is the correct definition for dispermia?
- low-quality sperm
- none
- no semen production
20What hormone do the hypothalamus produce?
- steroid production
- releasing factors such as oxytocin & antidiuretic
- stimulates the thyroid
21 toxic effects of contraceptives
weight gain, mild headaches, breast tenderness, nausea and vomiting
22Select all the medications that interact with oral birth controls
- sulfa drugs
- nitrofurantion
- rifampin
- penicillins
- Fluconazole
- Acetaminophen
23Select all contraceptive devices
- Cervical Caps
- IUD's
- tablets
- diaphragms
- barrier devices
- Topical
24Oxytocin causes labor contractions & is secreted by what gland?
- posterior pituitary gland
- adrenal cortex
- hypothalamus
25Select the hormones that play a vital role in milk production
26Peptides & amines are made of proteins are fast-acting, short-lived
true
27The testes are responsible for what?
- androgens
- estrogen
- thyroxine
- prolactin
28The TSH stimulates what?
- Stimulates the thyroid gland (Th production)
- Pituitary gland
- GH
29What is the small gland that is in front of the neck?
thyroid
30TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to release what?
31The ACTH causes the growth of what? Select all
- Synthesis
- Secretion of cortisol
- Adrenal cortex
- Thyroxine
32What does the somatostatin inhibit?
33What helps the mammary glands produce milk & after pregnancy?
34What stimulates the gonads?
35What directly regulates the thyroid?
- Anterior pituitary gland & is indrectly regulated by the hypothalamus
- Anterior pituitary gland & is indrectly regulated by the pituitary gland
- Anterior pituitary gland & is drectly regulated by the adrenal glands
36The parafollicular cells of the thyroid secretes what?
- iodine & amino acid
- andrenal glands
- hormone calcitonin
- prolactin
37The T4 & T3 helps the thyroid convert what?
- iodine & T4
- iodine & amino acid tyrosine
- prolactin & amino acid tyrosine
38Adrenal glands are located where?
- In the reproductive system
- On the kidneys
- Next to heart
39The gonadotropin-releasing hormone is released by what gland?
- The Thyroid
- Adrenal gland
- Pituitary Gland
40Progesterone is found in men and women
true
41What hormone do only women produce?
- GH
- Prolactin
- testosterone
- T4
42What is small, flexible contraceptive device composed of metal &or plastic that is inserted into the uterus by a doctor.
- IUD
- Cervical cap
- Female condom