Nutrition through the Lifecycle Exam #1
2025
The inability to conceive a child after one year of unprotected sex. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Define infertility
25-30 - CORRECT ANSWER-There is a ____ to ____ percent chance of couples
getting pregnant in a given meunstral cycle.
follicular; luteal - CORRECT ANSWER-The first half of the menstrual cycle is called the
_____ phase and the second half of the cycle is called the _____ phase.
estrogen; gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); pituitary; follicle-stimulating
hormone (FHS) and luteinizing hormone (LH). - CORRECT ANSWER-At the beginning
of the follicular phase, ______ stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete _______, which
causes the _______ gland to release _______ and _______.
ova - CORRECT ANSWER-Eggs of the female produced and stored within the ovaries.
progesterone; estrogen; inhibit - CORRECT ANSWER-The corpus luteum secretes
large amounts of ________ and some ________. These hormones _____ the
production of GnRH.
Decreased - CORRECT ANSWER-_________ levels of progesterone and estrogen
cause blood vessels in the uterine wall to contract, allowing blood flow.
endometrium - CORRECT ANSWER-Inner lining of the uterus; site of implantation of
blastocyst
-adverse nutrition exposure
-drugs that are used to treat heart disease and cancer
- toxins
-genetic issues
-aging
-severe stress
-hormonal imbalances - CORRECT ANSWER-List some major factors affecting fertility
,If a women is underweight, the reproductive system shuts down and she is not able to
have a period until calories are replaced in the diet (hypothalmus amenorrhea) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Why does calorie deprivation decreases chances of fertility in
women?
Fat produces estrogen which in turn produces hormones necessary for maturation of
the egg. Also, low fat stores usually means fewer calories. - CORRECT ANSWER-Why
does low fat stores decrease chances of fertility in women
High levels of fat and fat that is centralized in the abdominal area decrease fertility by
producing hormonal imbalances. - CORRECT ANSWER-Why do high fat stores and
central obestity decrease chances of fertility in both females?
When body weight falls below 25 percent of normal, then sperm are not longer
produced. - CORRECT ANSWER-Why does calorie deprivation decrease chances of
fertility in males?
-poor iron status
-vegan diet
-high caffeine and alchol - CORRECT ANSWER-List some dietary factors that may or
may not affect the fertility of women
-zinc- affects testosterone production
-antioxidants such as vitamin C and E protect the sperm's polyunsaturated fatty acids
which are susceptible to oxidation
- too much physical activity increases heat in the testes which damages sperm -
CORRECT ANSWER-List some dietary factors that affect fertility in men
Behavior, environment, genetic, and biological factors. - CORRECT ANSWER-What are
the major factors involved in reproduction?
atresia - CORRECT ANSWER-The disinagration of eggs.
corpus luteus; decrease - CORRECT ANSWER-If an egg is not fertilized the _________
disinagrates and hormone levels ________.
high; progesterone - CORRECT ANSWER-During the first half of the menstrual cycle
estrogen levels are _______ and during the second half of the cycle _______ levels are
high.
prostaglandins - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of physiologically active substances
derived from the essential fatty acids. They perform such functions as the constriction or
dilation of blood vessels and stimulation of smooth muscles and the uterus.
corpus luteum - CORRECT ANSWER-Formed from the follicle that contained the ovum
prior to its release.
, miscarriage - CORRECT ANSWER-Generally defined as the loss of a conceptus in the
first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
embryo - CORRECT ANSWER-The developing organism from conception through 8
weeks.
Body mass index - CORRECT ANSWER-An index that correlates with total body fat
content or percent body fat, and is acceptable measure of adiposity or body fatness in
children and adults.
fetus - CORRECT ANSWER-The developing organism from 8 weeks after conception to
the moment of birth.
androgens - CORRECT ANSWER-Types of steriod hormones produced in the testes,
ovaries, and adrenal cortex from cholesterol.
pelvic inflammatory disease - CORRECT ANSWER-A general term applied to infections
of the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. Generally caused by infection with a
sexually transmitted disease.
endometriosis - CORRECT ANSWER-A disease characterized by the presence of
endometrial tissue in abnormal locations, such as deep within the uterine wall, in the
ovary, or in other sites. Associated with abnormal menstrual cycles and infertility.
endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-A system of ductless glands, such as the thyroid,
adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes, that produces secretions that affect body functions.
16-18.5 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the body mass index range for underweight?
18.5-25 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the body mass index range for normal weight?
25-30 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the body mass index range for overweight?
30-35, 35-40, and over 40 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the body mass index range
for obese class one, two and three?
uterus - CORRECT ANSWER-Chamber in which embryo develops It secretes mucus
that helps sperm move into uterus and that bars many bacteria.
ovary - CORRECT ANSWER-One of the pair of primary reproductive organs in which
immature eggs form and mature.
secretory cells - CORRECT ANSWER-________ produces milk in the mammary gland.
2025
The inability to conceive a child after one year of unprotected sex. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Define infertility
25-30 - CORRECT ANSWER-There is a ____ to ____ percent chance of couples
getting pregnant in a given meunstral cycle.
follicular; luteal - CORRECT ANSWER-The first half of the menstrual cycle is called the
_____ phase and the second half of the cycle is called the _____ phase.
estrogen; gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); pituitary; follicle-stimulating
hormone (FHS) and luteinizing hormone (LH). - CORRECT ANSWER-At the beginning
of the follicular phase, ______ stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete _______, which
causes the _______ gland to release _______ and _______.
ova - CORRECT ANSWER-Eggs of the female produced and stored within the ovaries.
progesterone; estrogen; inhibit - CORRECT ANSWER-The corpus luteum secretes
large amounts of ________ and some ________. These hormones _____ the
production of GnRH.
Decreased - CORRECT ANSWER-_________ levels of progesterone and estrogen
cause blood vessels in the uterine wall to contract, allowing blood flow.
endometrium - CORRECT ANSWER-Inner lining of the uterus; site of implantation of
blastocyst
-adverse nutrition exposure
-drugs that are used to treat heart disease and cancer
- toxins
-genetic issues
-aging
-severe stress
-hormonal imbalances - CORRECT ANSWER-List some major factors affecting fertility
,If a women is underweight, the reproductive system shuts down and she is not able to
have a period until calories are replaced in the diet (hypothalmus amenorrhea) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Why does calorie deprivation decreases chances of fertility in
women?
Fat produces estrogen which in turn produces hormones necessary for maturation of
the egg. Also, low fat stores usually means fewer calories. - CORRECT ANSWER-Why
does low fat stores decrease chances of fertility in women
High levels of fat and fat that is centralized in the abdominal area decrease fertility by
producing hormonal imbalances. - CORRECT ANSWER-Why do high fat stores and
central obestity decrease chances of fertility in both females?
When body weight falls below 25 percent of normal, then sperm are not longer
produced. - CORRECT ANSWER-Why does calorie deprivation decrease chances of
fertility in males?
-poor iron status
-vegan diet
-high caffeine and alchol - CORRECT ANSWER-List some dietary factors that may or
may not affect the fertility of women
-zinc- affects testosterone production
-antioxidants such as vitamin C and E protect the sperm's polyunsaturated fatty acids
which are susceptible to oxidation
- too much physical activity increases heat in the testes which damages sperm -
CORRECT ANSWER-List some dietary factors that affect fertility in men
Behavior, environment, genetic, and biological factors. - CORRECT ANSWER-What are
the major factors involved in reproduction?
atresia - CORRECT ANSWER-The disinagration of eggs.
corpus luteus; decrease - CORRECT ANSWER-If an egg is not fertilized the _________
disinagrates and hormone levels ________.
high; progesterone - CORRECT ANSWER-During the first half of the menstrual cycle
estrogen levels are _______ and during the second half of the cycle _______ levels are
high.
prostaglandins - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of physiologically active substances
derived from the essential fatty acids. They perform such functions as the constriction or
dilation of blood vessels and stimulation of smooth muscles and the uterus.
corpus luteum - CORRECT ANSWER-Formed from the follicle that contained the ovum
prior to its release.
, miscarriage - CORRECT ANSWER-Generally defined as the loss of a conceptus in the
first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
embryo - CORRECT ANSWER-The developing organism from conception through 8
weeks.
Body mass index - CORRECT ANSWER-An index that correlates with total body fat
content or percent body fat, and is acceptable measure of adiposity or body fatness in
children and adults.
fetus - CORRECT ANSWER-The developing organism from 8 weeks after conception to
the moment of birth.
androgens - CORRECT ANSWER-Types of steriod hormones produced in the testes,
ovaries, and adrenal cortex from cholesterol.
pelvic inflammatory disease - CORRECT ANSWER-A general term applied to infections
of the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. Generally caused by infection with a
sexually transmitted disease.
endometriosis - CORRECT ANSWER-A disease characterized by the presence of
endometrial tissue in abnormal locations, such as deep within the uterine wall, in the
ovary, or in other sites. Associated with abnormal menstrual cycles and infertility.
endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER-A system of ductless glands, such as the thyroid,
adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes, that produces secretions that affect body functions.
16-18.5 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the body mass index range for underweight?
18.5-25 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the body mass index range for normal weight?
25-30 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the body mass index range for overweight?
30-35, 35-40, and over 40 - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the body mass index range
for obese class one, two and three?
uterus - CORRECT ANSWER-Chamber in which embryo develops It secretes mucus
that helps sperm move into uterus and that bars many bacteria.
ovary - CORRECT ANSWER-One of the pair of primary reproductive organs in which
immature eggs form and mature.
secretory cells - CORRECT ANSWER-________ produces milk in the mammary gland.
