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Normal Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Pelvis Questions
Question 1 of 5
Healthy People 2020 goals directed at women’s health issues focus on which areas? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice A is correct: 1. Healthy People 2020 aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life for all individuals. 2. Increased screening for cervical and colorectal cancers aligns with preventive care goals for women's health. 3. Early detection through screening can lead to better treatment outcomes and reduced mortality rates. 4. Regular screenings for these cancers can help in identifying and treating them at early stages. 5. Therefore, choice A is correct as it directly addresses preventive measures for women's health issues. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: B: Reduction of cancer survivor rate based on clinical management treatment - Incorrect, as the goal is to increase cancer survivor rates, not reduce them. C: Decreased morbidity and mortality related to breast cancer - While important, this choice is not specific to Healthy People 2020 goals for women's health. D: Reduction in hospitalization for hip fractures in the older female population - This choice is not directly related to women
Question 2 of 5
The vulva consists of which structure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the vulva comprises the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, mons pubis, and vestibular glands. The labia majora and minora are outer and inner folds of skin, the clitoris is a sensitive organ, the mons pubis is a fatty area overlying the pubic bone, and the vestibular glands secrete lubrication. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the structures of the vulva. B refers to male reproductive structures, C to internal female organs, and D to specific openings rather than the entire vulva.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is experiencing trouble becoming pregnant reported that she has only two to three menstrual periods per year. What is an initial explanation for this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer, A, is the initial explanation because irregular menstrual periods suggest infrequent ovulation, making it difficult to predict the fertile window for conception. Lack of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (B) would result in no ovulation at all. Blocked fallopian tubes (C) would prevent the egg from reaching the uterus, causing infertility. If only one ovary is functioning (D), the patient would still ovulate regularly from that ovary.
Question 4 of 5
Arrange the steps of the female menstrual cycle in the correct order of occurrence.
Correct Answer: A,D,C,B
Rationale: The correct order of the female menstrual cycle is: A (Menstrual phase) -> D (Proliferative phase) -> C (Secretory phase) -> B (Premenstrual phase). 1. Menstrual phase (A) involves shedding of the uterine lining. 2. Proliferative phase (D) follows, where the lining thickens in preparation for implantation. 3. Secretory phase (C) occurs next, characterized by further thickening and vascularization of the endometrium. 4. Finally, premenstrual phase (B) occurs, leading to the shedding of the uterine lining if fertilization does not occur. Other choices are incorrect because they do not follow the chronological sequence of events in the menstrual cycle.
Question 5 of 5
Which phases are included in the ovarian cycle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the ovarian cycle includes the follicular phase (development of ovarian follicles) and the luteal phase (release of the egg and formation of the corpus luteum). The other choices are incorrect because: A: Proliferative and secretory phases refer to phases of the menstrual cycle, not the ovarian cycle. B: Estrogen and progesterone are hormones involved in the ovarian cycle, but they do not represent the phases themselves. C: Endometrial and luteal phases involve the uterus and not specifically the ovary.