Chapter 3

The __________ is/are part of the endocrine system.
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The __________ is/are part of the endocrine system.
adrenal glands
Which hormone helps to prepare the endometrium of the uterus to nourish a fertilized egg?
progesterone
At __________, the mature follicle (Graafian follicle) ruptures and the ripe ovum is expelled into the abdominal cavity, where it will soon be picked up by the Fallopian tube.
ovulation
What occurs during the postovulatory phase?
The growing follicle becomes a temporary endocrine gland and secretes increasingly higher levels of progesterone.
__________ are chemical substances secreted externally by animals that convey information to, and produce specific responses in, members of the same species.
Pheromones
Based on the results of Martha McClintock's (1971) study of 135 college coeds, what is likely to happen to Mary and Beth's menstrual cycles now that they are living together in a college apartment?
Their menstrual cycles will become more similar over time.
Release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus causes __________.
release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary
GnRH from the hypothalamus stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland, causing an increase in __________ production.
testosterone
The biblical Hebrews believed that a woman could transfer her condition of uncleanliness to a man during sexual intercourse. Therefore, sexual intercourse was strictly forbidden for __________ days from the time a woman first noticed menstrual blood.
seven
In its 1997 Body Image Survey, Psychology Today magazine found that __________ of women said that menstruation made them have negative feelings about themselves.
three fourths
Filomena experiences bloating, breast tenderness, abdominal swelling, swollen hands and feet, weight gain, constipation, and headaches 3 to 14 days before the start of her menstrual period. It is likely that she has __________.premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)About 9 percent to 14 percent of women experience heavy menstrual bleeding with every cycle. This is called __________.menorrhagiaLucy is taking a birth control pill that can be taken for 84 days in order to suppress menstruation during that time. Which medication is she taking?SeasonaleWhich birth control pill allows a woman to suppress her period for a year or longer?LybrelAfter puberty in boys, __________ of testosterone are produced every day.6 to 8 milligramsJoe shows very little interest in sex. His doctor determines that he has an abnormally low level of testosterone. His doctor may suggest __________.hormone replacement therapyWhat percentage of 12th-grade high school boys have used illegal steroids?4.8%Jonah was researching the side effects of misusing anabolic steroids and found that these steroids can potentially cause __________.lumps in the breast tissueJanna took a home ovulation test and it indicated that she was ovulating. Which hormone that is released by the pituitary gland triggers ovulation in women?luteinizing hormone (LH)Susan is entering menopause. How many menstrual cycles does the average woman have by the time she enters menopause?400 cyclesWhat is the name of the cycle of hormonal events that occurs in most non-human mammals?estrous cycleResearch with animals has shown that when male pituitary glands are transplanted into females, these glands begin to secrete __________.FSH and LHWhich of the following statements is accurate regarding sex during menstruation?Most American men and women seldom initiate sex during menstruationAnn is a 19-year-old woman that has never menstruated. Ann likely has a condition known as __________.amenorrheaMenstrual suppression may help with __________.endometriosis and dysmenorrheaHow much testosterone is produced daily by a woman's ovaries and adrenal glands?0.5 milligramsWhy has the Food and Drug Administration not yet approved testosterone therapy for sexual desire disorders in women?because sexual desire in women is more complex than a simple relationship with testosterone and involves social and psychological factors as wellWhich of the following statements is accurate about females who take nonprescription steroids?Women who take steroids risk a much greater-than-normal chance of breast cancer.