ATI RN
Reproductive System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Complications of salpingitis include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Pyosalpinx. Salpingitis is inflammation of the fallopian tubes, which can lead to the accumulation of pus within the tube, known as pyosalpinx. This is a common complication of salpingitis due to the infection causing the tubes to become blocked and filled with pus. Peritonitis (B) is inflammation of the peritoneum, not directly related to salpingitis. Endometriosis (C) is a separate condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. Infertility (D) can be a complication of salpingitis, but pyosalpinx is a more direct and immediate consequence.
Question 2 of 5
The process of capacitation usually occurs in the _____.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The process of capacitation occurs in the female reproductive tract, specifically in the vagina. Capacitation is essential for sperm to fertilize an egg, where they undergo changes in the female reproductive tract to become more motile and capable of penetrating the egg. The vagina provides the ideal environment for capacitation to take place due to its specific pH, temperature, and components present in the cervical mucus. The other choices (B: testis, C: prostate, D: epididymis) are incorrect as capacitation is a process that occurs in the female reproductive tract, not in the male reproductive organs.
Question 3 of 5
The initiation of puberty and menses in a female, involves increased levels of _____.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: estrogen. During puberty in females, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to release hormones, leading to increased estrogen levels. Estrogen plays a key role in the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the onset of menstruation. FSH and LH are also involved in the menstrual cycle but do not directly initiate puberty. Progesterone is mainly involved in the menstrual cycle's later stages, not the initiation of puberty.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are not parts of the clitoris?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: corpus spongiosum. The clitoris does not have a corpus spongiosum. The clitoris is made up of the corpora cavernosa, crura, and glans. The corpus spongiosum is a part of the male anatomy, specifically found in the penis, and is responsible for maintaining erection by filling with blood during arousal. Therefore, the corpus spongiosum is not a part of the clitoris and is the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
Which hormone causes the uterus to increase glycogen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Progesterone is the correct answer because it is responsible for preparing the uterus for potential implantation by increasing glycogen levels. Progesterone promotes the growth of blood vessels and glands in the uterus, leading to increased glycogen production. FSH and LH are involved in the menstrual cycle and ovulation but do not directly impact glycogen levels in the uterus. Estrogen plays a role in the growth and thickening of the endometrial lining but does not specifically stimulate glycogen production.