Gynecology

Which is the prinicpal gonadotropin and hormone released furing the follicular phase?

• FSH

  Estrogen

• LH

  Estrogen

• FSH

  Progesterone

• LH

  progesterone

Answer explanation

Remember proliferative/follicular phase with: "Fix the endometrium" F stands for FSH

Which hormone is released during luteal phase?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

Which gonadotropin triggers ovulation?

• FSH

• LH

• GnRH

Which hormone is released in a pulsatile manner by the hypothalamus and stimulate the pituitary gland to release LH and FSH

• GnRH

• HCG

Which are uterine ligaments?

• Broad ligament

• Uterosacral ligament

• Round ligaments

• Infundibulopelvic ligaments

• Uteroovarian ligament

The primary oocyte is arrested in ______ meiosis I until puberty

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Telophase I

The secondary oocyte is arrested in ______ meiosis II until fertilization (if it happens).

• Prophase II

• Metaphase II

• Anaphase II

• Telophase II

What does LH do?

• Binds to theca cells and converts colesterol into androgens (e.g. testosterone)

• Binds to granulosa cells and converts androgens to estradiol via aromatization

• Its surge triggers ovulation

What does FSH do?

• Binds to theca cells and converts colesterol to androgens (e.g. testosterone)

• Binds to granulosa cells and converts androgens to estradiol E2 via aromatization

If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum undergoes apoptosis ____ to ____ days after ovulation

• 9-11 days

• 2 weeks

• 15 days