Which one of the following statements regarding the female menstrual cycle is INCORRECT?Question 1Select one:a.The large decrease in estrogen and progesterone towards the end of the luteal phase leads to deterioration of the endometrium and menses. b.During the follicular phase, FSH and LH stimulate growth of granulosa cells in the follicle.c.Granulosa cells produce estradiol during the follicular phase that exerts negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to reduce LH and stimulate ovulation.d.During the luteal phase, the corpus luteum makes progesterone and estradiol.e.Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus triggers the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH).

Which are true statements about the role of hormones in the regulation of female reproductive function?Check All That ApplyEstradiol influences other female reproductive hormones.Estradiol influences other female reproductive hormones.GnRH influences other female reproductive hormones.GnRH influences other female reproductive hormones.LH stimulates ovulation.LH stimulates ovulation.Progesterone decreases as the cycle progresses.Progesterone decreases as the cycle progresses.hCG is routinely produced in each cycle after ovulation.hCG is routinely produced in each cycle after ovulation.

Which hormones drop during menstruation?*2 pointsTestosteroneEstrogenProgesteroneBoth Estrogen and Progesterone

Which of the following statements about oestrogen is true?Released from the cervix, peaks around day 7Released from the ovaries, peaks around day 14Released from the ovaries, peaks around day 0Released from the uterus, peaks around day 142At around what day of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?Day 1Day 7Day 14Day 283Once an egg has been released down the oviduct, progesterone is released from the empty egg follicle. What is the role of this hormone?Maintains the lining of the uterusHelps the sperm fertilise the eggCauses the lining of the uterus to shedPrevents the egg from being fertilised4Where in the female reproductive system does fertilisation take place?OvaryUterusOviductCervix5Which of the following is a hormonal method of contraception?Contraceptive pillCondomDiaphragmSurgery

Which of the following does not take place during the final stage of the menstrual cycle?A.Further thickening of the uterine lining.B.Repair and growth of the uterine lining.C.Ovulation.D.Both (B) and (C)

Which of the following hormones is produced and released from the pituitary gland?FSH onlyOestrogenFSH and LHLH only2What is the role of FSH in the control of the menstrual cycle? Causes the uterine lining to thickenStimulates ovulationStimulates oestrogen production and matures the eggStimulates progesterone production3At around what day of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?  Day 28Day 1Day 7Day 144Once an egg has been released down the oviduct, progesterone is released from the empty egg follicle. Which of the following is not a role of this hormone?Causes the lining of the uterus to shedInhibits FSH Inhibits LHMaintains the lining of the uterus5Which of the following methods of contraception is least likely to have side effects? Intra-uterine deviceSurgeryBarrier methodsContraceptive pill6Which of the following is an advantage of in vitro fertilisation? It allows couples with infertility problems to have babiesIt is very expensiveIt has a limited success rateIt can produce multiple births