Reproductive Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle Quiz
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1. Which hormone is produced by the testes and stimulates sperm production?
- A. Oestrogen
- B. Testosterone
- C. Progesterone
- D. FSH
2. Approximately how often does ovulation occur?
- A. Every 7 days
- B. Every 14 days
- C. Every 28 days
- D. Every 90 days
3. Which hormone stimulates the release of a mature egg from the ovary?
- A. FSH
- B. LH
- C. Progesterone
- D. Testosterone
4. How does the oral contraceptive pill work?
- A. It destroys eggs in the ovary
- B. It inhibits FSH production so eggs do not mature
- C. It increases LH to prevent ovulation
- D. It blocks sperm production
5. In IVF treatment, why are FSH and LH given to the patient before eggs are collected? (HT)
- A. To prevent ovulation entirely
- B. To stimulate the maturation of several eggs so multiple eggs can be collected and fertilised
- C. To suppress the uterus lining
- D. To increase testosterone production