CMA Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation in the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 2

The fertilized egg typically implants in which layer of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium

Answer

Perimetrium

Answer

Myometrium

Answer

Cervix

Question 3

Which structure connects the fetus to the placenta?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical cord

Answer

Amniotic sac

Answer

Chorion

Answer

Decidua basalis

Question 4

What is the primary function of the corpus luteum after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Produce progesterone to support early pregnancy

Answer

Produce estrogen only

Answer

Stimulate FSH release

Answer

Initiate uterine contractions

Question 5

Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by endometrial thickening under estrogen influence?

Accepted Answer

Proliferative phase

Answer

Luteal phase

Answer

Menstrual phase

Answer

Secretory phase

Question 6

The placenta is fully functional and takes over hormone production from the corpus luteum at approximately which gestational week?

Accepted Answer

10 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Answer

14 weeks