ATI RN
Questions About Reproductive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
During the uterine/menstrual cycle, the menstrual phase is followed by the [blank] phase.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The proliferative phase (D) follows menstruation, rebuilding the endometrium. Follicular (B) is ovarian, secretory (C) is later, degenerative (A) is incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
Which hypothalamic hormone is in control over the female ovarian cycle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: GnRH (A) from the hypothalamus controls the ovarian cycle via pituitary. Estrogen (B) and FSH (C) are downstream, FRH (D) is fictional.
Question 3 of 5
Which cells release inhibin when sperm count gets too high?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sustentacular (Sertoli) cells (D) release inhibin to regulate sperm production. Germ (A) and sperm (C) cells don’t, oocytes (B) are female.
Question 4 of 5
Fertilization typically occurs:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fertilization occurs in the uterine tube (A), typically the ampulla. Vagina (B), uterus (C), and ovaries (D) are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
Which hormone stimulates milk production?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolactin (A) stimulates milk production. Oxytocin (B) ejects milk, FSH (C) is reproductive, and stimulin (D) is fictional.