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ATI RN · ATI Maternal Newborn · Normal Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Pelvis

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following functions is not usually associated with the uterus?

A. Menstruation

B. Fertilization

C. Gestation

D. All of the above functions are associated with the uterus.

Correct Answer: Fertilization

Question 2 of 5

The final stage in the process of ovarian follicle development is the:

A. Corpus hemorrhagicum

B. Corpus luteum

C. Corpus albicans

D. Mature follicle

Correct Answer: Corpus albicans

Question 3 of 5

The increase in blood estrogens during the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle produces all of the following changes in the uterus except:

A. Growth of both the endometrial glands and the spiral arteries of the endometrium

B. Decreased myometrial contractions

C. Proliferation of endometrial cells producing a thickening of the endometrium

D. All of the above occur because of the increase in estrogen.

Correct Answer: Decreased myometrial contractions

Question 4 of 5

The primary purpose of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is to stimulate the:

A. Development of the woman's breasts for lactation.

B. Growth of pubic and axillary hair.

C. Breakdown of the endometrium in the menstrual flow.

D. Secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary gland.

Correct Answer: Secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary gland.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following ligaments does not assist in holding the ovaries in place?

A. Broad

B. Mesovarian

C. Ovarian

D. Round

Correct Answer: Round

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