Anatomy and Physiology for Midwifery
Questions with Correct Answers
Neonate Correct Answer newborn baby
Homeostatic systems. Correct Answer use behavior to keep things balanced
Spermatogenesis Correct Answer the production of sperm cells
Gamate formation Correct Answer males: each haploid cell produced from meiosis will
form a sperm cell
Female: usually only one out of the four haploid cells will form into a female egg cell.
The cytoplasm usually gets distributed unevenly
Haploid cell Correct Answer A cell containing only one set of chromosomes (n).
Meiosis Correct Answer Cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually
reproducing organisms
Oogenesis Correct Answer the production, growth, and maturation of an egg, or ovum
Endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium Correct Answer What are the 3 layers of the
uterus?
Aetiology Correct Answer the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease
or condition
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) Correct Answer methods for overcoming
infertility that include intrauterine insemination, fertility drugs, and IVF
Parurition Correct Answer act of giving birth
Puerperium. Correct Answer period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to
normal
AII (angiotensin II) Correct Answer increases blood pressure by stimulating kidneys to
reabsorb more water and by releasing aldosterone
AA arachidonic acid (or ARA) Correct Answer an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid
with 20 carbons and four double bonds; present in small amounts in meat and other
animal products and synthesized in the body from linoleic acid.
, Linolec acid Correct Answer Omega 6 and essential fatty acid used to make important
hormones
Array comparative genomic hybridization Correct Answer is a microarray-based
technique to detect alterations in Genomic DNA sequence. Array CGH is widely used
for clinical research into constitutional cytogenetics, rare disease, cancer and
reproductive health.
Androgen-binding protein (ABP) Correct Answer Binds to testosterone (surrounds) to
make water soluble. Increases concentration within seminiferous tubules.
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone Correct Answer usually referred to as ACTH and
secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex to
produce its characteristic hormones
Alzheimer's disease (AD) Correct Answer A progressive disease that destroys the
brain's neurons, gradually impairing memory, thinking, language, and other cognitive
functions, resulting in the complete inability to care for oneself; the most common cause
of dementia.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) Correct Answer Posterior pituitary; peptide;
causes the kidney to retain water
Peptide Correct Answer Short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) Correct Answer test measured at 16-18 weeks gestation if
serum increased indicates neural tube defects.
AGE (advanced glycation end products) Correct Answer Stimulates inflammatory
response, facilitates atherosclerosis
Produced by glycation, reaction of sugar to various proteins
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) Correct Answer a life-threatening,
sexually transmitted infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS
depletes the immune system, leaving the person vulnerable to infections.
Anti-Müllerian hormone Correct Answer Hormone secreted by the testes of a
developing fetus that prevents the development of the Müllerian reproductive system.
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) Correct Answer hormone secreted from atrial cells of the
heart in response to atrial stretching and an increase in circulating blood volume. ANP
has been identified as a diuretic that causes sodium loss and inhibits the thirst
mechanism
ANS autonomic nervous system Correct Answer is part of the peripheral nervous
system, and is responsible for the control of vital functions such as heart beat, breathing
Questions with Correct Answers
Neonate Correct Answer newborn baby
Homeostatic systems. Correct Answer use behavior to keep things balanced
Spermatogenesis Correct Answer the production of sperm cells
Gamate formation Correct Answer males: each haploid cell produced from meiosis will
form a sperm cell
Female: usually only one out of the four haploid cells will form into a female egg cell.
The cytoplasm usually gets distributed unevenly
Haploid cell Correct Answer A cell containing only one set of chromosomes (n).
Meiosis Correct Answer Cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually
reproducing organisms
Oogenesis Correct Answer the production, growth, and maturation of an egg, or ovum
Endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium Correct Answer What are the 3 layers of the
uterus?
Aetiology Correct Answer the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease
or condition
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) Correct Answer methods for overcoming
infertility that include intrauterine insemination, fertility drugs, and IVF
Parurition Correct Answer act of giving birth
Puerperium. Correct Answer period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to
normal
AII (angiotensin II) Correct Answer increases blood pressure by stimulating kidneys to
reabsorb more water and by releasing aldosterone
AA arachidonic acid (or ARA) Correct Answer an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid
with 20 carbons and four double bonds; present in small amounts in meat and other
animal products and synthesized in the body from linoleic acid.
, Linolec acid Correct Answer Omega 6 and essential fatty acid used to make important
hormones
Array comparative genomic hybridization Correct Answer is a microarray-based
technique to detect alterations in Genomic DNA sequence. Array CGH is widely used
for clinical research into constitutional cytogenetics, rare disease, cancer and
reproductive health.
Androgen-binding protein (ABP) Correct Answer Binds to testosterone (surrounds) to
make water soluble. Increases concentration within seminiferous tubules.
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone Correct Answer usually referred to as ACTH and
secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex to
produce its characteristic hormones
Alzheimer's disease (AD) Correct Answer A progressive disease that destroys the
brain's neurons, gradually impairing memory, thinking, language, and other cognitive
functions, resulting in the complete inability to care for oneself; the most common cause
of dementia.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) Correct Answer Posterior pituitary; peptide;
causes the kidney to retain water
Peptide Correct Answer Short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) Correct Answer test measured at 16-18 weeks gestation if
serum increased indicates neural tube defects.
AGE (advanced glycation end products) Correct Answer Stimulates inflammatory
response, facilitates atherosclerosis
Produced by glycation, reaction of sugar to various proteins
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) Correct Answer a life-threatening,
sexually transmitted infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS
depletes the immune system, leaving the person vulnerable to infections.
Anti-Müllerian hormone Correct Answer Hormone secreted by the testes of a
developing fetus that prevents the development of the Müllerian reproductive system.
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) Correct Answer hormone secreted from atrial cells of the
heart in response to atrial stretching and an increase in circulating blood volume. ANP
has been identified as a diuretic that causes sodium loss and inhibits the thirst
mechanism
ANS autonomic nervous system Correct Answer is part of the peripheral nervous
system, and is responsible for the control of vital functions such as heart beat, breathing
