BIOD 151 Module 6 Examination Revision Questions 2025. All Exam
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Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant.
- ANSWER- 1-LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to happen
2-LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg for pregnancy.
Progesterone a key hormone to maintain pregnancy. A woman with low levels of LH would not be
able to become pregnant.
Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. -
ANSWER- Yes, because both men and women have both sex hormones, but in both male and
female the ratios are different. Men would have more testosterone to produce a deep voice, facial
hair where a woman would have less.
Label the endocrine glands (A-C)A: _____________B: _____________C: _____________ -
ANSWER- A-pineal gland
B-hypothalamus
C-pituitary gland
Explain the concept of positive feedback. Give an example of a hormone that works through
positive feedback. - ANSWER- Positive feedback is the action od a hormone increasing it's
production of a specific hormone. An example oxytocin causing the uterus to contract during
childbirth. Postive feed back is stopped when childbirth is over and the uterus no longer needs to
contract.
This type of hormone is derived from cholesterol: - ANSWER- Steroid hormones
Growth hormone______ - ANSWER- is produced by the anterior pituitary gland
Neurosecretory cells are a part of what endocrine organ? - ANSWER- Hypothalamus
Questions and Correct Answers With 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2025
Update.
Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant.
- ANSWER- 1-LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to happen
2-LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg for pregnancy.
Progesterone a key hormone to maintain pregnancy. A woman with low levels of LH would not be
able to become pregnant.
Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. -
ANSWER- Yes, because both men and women have both sex hormones, but in both male and
female the ratios are different. Men would have more testosterone to produce a deep voice, facial
hair where a woman would have less.
Label the endocrine glands (A-C)A: _____________B: _____________C: _____________ -
ANSWER- A-pineal gland
B-hypothalamus
C-pituitary gland
Explain the concept of positive feedback. Give an example of a hormone that works through
positive feedback. - ANSWER- Positive feedback is the action od a hormone increasing it's
production of a specific hormone. An example oxytocin causing the uterus to contract during
childbirth. Postive feed back is stopped when childbirth is over and the uterus no longer needs to
contract.
This type of hormone is derived from cholesterol: - ANSWER- Steroid hormones
Growth hormone______ - ANSWER- is produced by the anterior pituitary gland
Neurosecretory cells are a part of what endocrine organ? - ANSWER- Hypothalamus
