Parturition hormones Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHYS 506 Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine (Hormones) MCQs Answers 2023/24 Hormones 1. Some cells secrete chemicals into the extracellular fluid that act on cells in the same tissue. Which of the following refers to this type of regulation? (A) Neural (B) Endocrine (C) Neuroendocrine (D) Paracrine (E) Autocrine Answer: D. Paracrine communication refers to cell secretions that diffuse into the extracellular fluid to affect neighboring cells. 2. Which of the following pairs is an example...

PHARM 204- Reproductive physiology Questions & Answers 2 major functions for gonads - ANS-1. produce games 2. secrete sex hormones __________ other than the testes produce androgens - ANS-adrenal cortex copulation - ANS-act of mating; sperm deposited into female to fertilize ovum a) after fertilization = b) 1st 2 months = c) after 2 months = - ANS-a) pregnancy or gestation b) embryo c) fetus parturition - ANS-act of giving birth SRY gene - ANS-sex determining region of the Y chromoso...

Alberta Biology 30: Reproduction & Development Questions and Answers Graded A What is the difference between primary and secondary sex characteristics? primary = direct role in reproduction (gonads) secondary = features that distinguish the two sexes; develop at puberty What is the process of creating a zygote called? How many chromosomes does it have? fertilization; 46 chromosomes What kinds of sex chromosomes can a sperm contribute? An egg? sperm = X or Y egg = only X What is the function o...

PHYS 506 Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine Mini MCQs 70 Answers 2023/24 (14.) A 24-year-old woman presents with a slightly elevated blood pressure. She has high plasma levels of total T4, cortisol, and renin activity, but no symptoms or signs of thyrotoxicosis or Cushing syndrome. Which of the following is the most likely explanation? (A) She has been treated with ACTH and TSH. (B) She has been treated with T3 and cortisol. (C) She has an adrenocortical tumor. (D) She is in the third trim...

What phases are included in the 1st stage of labor? - answer-Latent Active Transition/Deceleration (according to Friedman) What hormones are dominant in these phases of parturition: Phase 0: Quiescence Phase 1: Activation Phase 2: Stimulation Phase 3: Involution - answer-0: Progesterone 1: Estrogen 2: Oxytocin and prostaglandins 3: Oxytocin and possibly thrombin Intermittent auscultation guidelines for first stage and second stage - answer-First stage: q15-30 mins Second stage: q...

Alberta Biology 30: Endocrine System Questions and Answers Already Passed What is an endocrine gland? Ductless; secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream; migrate throughout the body to target What is an exocrine gland? Ducts; secret chemicals directly to target site; local area What kind of gland is the pancreas? Both exo and endo. What are the two types of hormones? Steroid/nonsteroid What are steroid hormones? Give an example. Lipids; easily move through cell membranes; bind to rece...

Anatomy & Physiology 2 Reproductive System Verified Solutions Sexual Reproduction requires two types of what cells? Gametes What do males produce in order to reproduce? Spermatozoa What is the male responsible for during reproduction? Transfer of spermatozoa to the female. What does the female produce for reproduction? Ova What is the female responsible for during reproduction? Receives sperm; provides site for fertilization, implantation, gestation, and parturition; and nourishes ba...

Impotence - Inability of a sexually mature male to maintain erection long enough to have an ejaculation Vasectomy - Sterilization of male by simple surgical procedure Cryptorchidism - "Hidden testis" - Failure of one or both testes descent into scortum Turner's Syndome - When only one X chromosome is present, individual appears to be female, gonads are rudimentary or absent and do no mature at puberty True hermaphroditism - When both male and female gonadal tissues are present; ve...

Biology 30 (Alberta) - Reproduction and Embryology Latest 2023 Graded A+ Kidney Filters blood of impurities (eg. Urea) and produces urine. Ureter Transports urine to the bladder for storage. Bladder Stores urine. Urethra Common duct for the excretion of urine and semen from ejaculation. Testes Produces sperm under the influence of FSH and testosterone under the influence of LH. Epididymis Involved in sperm maturation (first 2/3rd's) - last 3rd is involved in mature sperm storage. Prostate...

Test Bank Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology 14th Edition by Guyton Hall, Michael Hall. Isbn. 9780323640039. Textbook of Medical Physiology 14e Test Bank. Guyton and Hall 14e test bank. Contents:-=Unit I. Introduction to Physiology: The Cell and General Physiology Chapter 1. Functional Organization of the Human Body and Control of the “Internal Environment” Cells are the Living Units of the Body Extracellular Fluid—the “Internal Environment” Homeostasis—Maintenance ...