REPRO PHYS (ANSC) 3401 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following parts of the female reproductive tract can serve as the site of sperm
deposition (think across all species) - ANSWER-a) Uterus
b) Cervix
c) vagina
*d) all of the above*
Which of the following hormones is not synthesized in the anterior pituitary gland? - ANSWER-
a) FSH
b) LH
c) Prolactin
d) ACTH
*e) None of the Above*
GNRH is synthesized in the________ and stimulates the release of_______ - ANSWER-
Hypothalamus, LH
When Estrogen levels are low, but present, GNRH is being secreted due to a... - ANSWER-
Positive feedback loop
Which hormone is responsible for stimulation of follicular development to induce multiple
ovulations, superovulation? - ANSWER-FSH
________is responsible for corpus luteum formation. Once functional, the CL will
secrete________ - ANSWER-LH, Progesterone
Which of the following hormones is not considered a reproductive hormone, but can have
positive effects on the reproductive process by being synergistic with prolactin in the female
and increasing milk synthesis? - ANSWER-Cortisol
Which hormone is called the hormone of pregnancy and supports the blood supply to the lining
of the uterus, keeping it healthy? - ANSWER-Progesterone
Which hormone can be administered to the animal for synchronization of estrus and ovulation
for artificial Insemination (AI), embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and other ART
procedures? - ANSWER-Progesterone
, _______ is synthesized in the __________ and is responsible for maintaining specific
testosterone range. - ANSWER-Inhibin, Testis
Which of the following would be caused by very high levels of estrogen? - ANSWER-a) The
Uterus would be relaxing
b) the mucus would thin out
c) the cervix would be opening
*d) all of the above*
Which of the following hormones are MADE and SECRETED by the posterior pituitary? -
ANSWER-a) oxytocin
b) LH
c) FSH
*d) None of the above*
In long day breeding animals, decreased sunlight will __________ melatonin production, thus
triggering the animal to enter____________ - ANSWER-Increase, Anestrus
What would be nature's purpose for reproduction? - ANSWER-Survival of species
Which of the following is not synthesized in milk? - ANSWER-ACTH
Which of the following hormones are luteolytic? - ANSWER-a) PGE2
b) LH
c) Estrogen
*d) None of the above*
Which hormone is released from the anterior pituitary in response to extremely high levels of
estrogen? - ANSWER-LH
A cow has a dominant follicle and no CL on her ovary, Which of the steroid hormones is she
making? - ANSWER-Estrogen
Which placental hormone directly controls fetal growth? - ANSWER-Placental lactogen
Cilia are present on surface cells of the__________to help move sperm up the female tract. -
ANSWER-a) Uterus
b) cervix
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following parts of the female reproductive tract can serve as the site of sperm
deposition (think across all species) - ANSWER-a) Uterus
b) Cervix
c) vagina
*d) all of the above*
Which of the following hormones is not synthesized in the anterior pituitary gland? - ANSWER-
a) FSH
b) LH
c) Prolactin
d) ACTH
*e) None of the Above*
GNRH is synthesized in the________ and stimulates the release of_______ - ANSWER-
Hypothalamus, LH
When Estrogen levels are low, but present, GNRH is being secreted due to a... - ANSWER-
Positive feedback loop
Which hormone is responsible for stimulation of follicular development to induce multiple
ovulations, superovulation? - ANSWER-FSH
________is responsible for corpus luteum formation. Once functional, the CL will
secrete________ - ANSWER-LH, Progesterone
Which of the following hormones is not considered a reproductive hormone, but can have
positive effects on the reproductive process by being synergistic with prolactin in the female
and increasing milk synthesis? - ANSWER-Cortisol
Which hormone is called the hormone of pregnancy and supports the blood supply to the lining
of the uterus, keeping it healthy? - ANSWER-Progesterone
Which hormone can be administered to the animal for synchronization of estrus and ovulation
for artificial Insemination (AI), embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and other ART
procedures? - ANSWER-Progesterone
, _______ is synthesized in the __________ and is responsible for maintaining specific
testosterone range. - ANSWER-Inhibin, Testis
Which of the following would be caused by very high levels of estrogen? - ANSWER-a) The
Uterus would be relaxing
b) the mucus would thin out
c) the cervix would be opening
*d) all of the above*
Which of the following hormones are MADE and SECRETED by the posterior pituitary? -
ANSWER-a) oxytocin
b) LH
c) FSH
*d) None of the above*
In long day breeding animals, decreased sunlight will __________ melatonin production, thus
triggering the animal to enter____________ - ANSWER-Increase, Anestrus
What would be nature's purpose for reproduction? - ANSWER-Survival of species
Which of the following is not synthesized in milk? - ANSWER-ACTH
Which of the following hormones are luteolytic? - ANSWER-a) PGE2
b) LH
c) Estrogen
*d) None of the above*
Which hormone is released from the anterior pituitary in response to extremely high levels of
estrogen? - ANSWER-LH
A cow has a dominant follicle and no CL on her ovary, Which of the steroid hormones is she
making? - ANSWER-Estrogen
Which placental hormone directly controls fetal growth? - ANSWER-Placental lactogen
Cilia are present on surface cells of the__________to help move sperm up the female tract. -
ANSWER-a) Uterus
b) cervix
