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Questions About Reproductive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Weakening of the suspensory ligaments would directly affect the position of the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The suspensory ligaments anchor the ovaries (D). Mammary glands (A), uterus (B), and uterine tubes (C) have different supports.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following secretes progesterone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The corpus luteum (B) secretes progesterone post-ovulation. Pituitary (A) and hypothalamus (D) don’t, follicles (C) secrete minimally.
Question 3 of 5
Menstruation is initiated by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Menstruation starts with low estrogens and progesterone (B) from corpus luteum degeneration. FSH (A) and LH (D) rise later, increased hormones (C) prevent it.
Question 4 of 5
An embryo with XX chromosomes develops female secondary sex organs because of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: XX embryos develop female traits due to no androgens (C). Estrogens (A) enhance later, androgens (B) masculinize, no estrogens (D) is irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
The labia majora in the female are homologous to the scrotum in the male.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: True (A): Labia majora and scrotum share embryonic origin. False (B) is incorrect.