Fertilization typically occurs

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Fertilization typically occurs:

A. in the uterine tube B. in the vagina C. in the uterus D. in the ovaries

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fertilization occurs in the uterine tube (A), typically the ampulla. Vagina (B), uterus (C), and ovaries (D) are incorrect.

Both female and male reproductive systems are primarily nonfunctional until puberty.

A. TRUE B. FALSE C. None D. All

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: True (A): Reproductive systems activate at puberty. False (B) is incorrect.

When a primary follicle enlarges, and there are several layers of granulosa cells, it is called a:

A. primordial follicle B. primary follicle C. secondary follicle D. mature follicle

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A primary follicle with multiple granulosa layers becomes a secondary follicle (C). Others (A, B, D) are different stages.

Which hormone prevents degeneration of the corpus luteum?

A. Luteinizing hormone B. Human chorionic gonadotropin C. Estrogen D. Follicle stimulating hormone

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: hCG (B) prevents corpus luteum degeneration in pregnancy. LH (A) supports it initially, estrogen (C) and FSH (D) do not.

The hormone prolactin is released from the posterior pituitary gland to cause milk ejection following birth or parturition.

A. TRUE B. FALSE C. D.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: False (B): Prolactin (milk production) is from the anterior pituitary; oxytocin (ejection) is posterior. True (A) is incorrect.

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