Maternity Exam 1:Puberty, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH),
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Leydig Cells,
Sertoli Cells, Corpus Luteum, Ovulation, Follicular Phase, Ovulatory Phase,
Luteal Phase, Menstrual Phase, Endometrium, Myometrium, Fertilization,
Zygote, Blastocyst, Implantation, Amniotic Fluid, Umbilical Artery, Umbilical
Vein, Ductus Arteriosus, Ductus Venosus, Foramen Ovale, Surfactant, Vernix
Caseosa, Lanugo, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Human Placental
Lactogen (hPL), Estrogen, Progesterone, Quickening, Ballottement,
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Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Feedback Loop
Change in the level of one secretion in response to a change in the level of another secretion.
Linea terminalis
Imaginary line dividing the upper (false) pelvis from the lower (true) pelvis.
Nocturnal emission
Involuntary release of seminal fluid from the penis during sleep.
Perineum
Posterior part of external female reproductive organs.
Rugae
Small ridges or folds of tissue in the female vagina and on the male scrotum.
,Vulva
Collective term for all the female external reproductive organs.
What mechanism prevents onset of puberty before the proper time?
An unknown area of the brain prevents the young child's hypothalamus from responding to estrogen
and testosterone secretion by the ovaries or testes. Without gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the
hypothalamus, further estrogen or testosterone secretion ceases.
The period of maturation of reproductive organs is called _____________.
puberty
The first outward change of puberty in girls is ____________________.
breast development
Puberty begins in girls at an average age range of _______ to ______ years.
8 ; 13
Girls usually experience their first menstrual period approximately ____________ years after the first
outward change associated with puberty.
2 - 2.5
The first outward change of reproductive maturation in boys is _______________.
growth of testes
,Penile development occurs approximately __________________.
1 year after testicular growth
What factors cause the average male to be taller than the average female at physical maturity?
Boys begin their growth acceleration slightly later than girls. Testosterone's effect on closing the
epiphyses of the long bones is not as strong as estrogen's effect. Thus, boys start their pubertal growth
spurt later (when they are taller) and continue growing in height longer than girls.
Longitudinal Fibers
Importance: Expel the fetus at birth.
Location: Fundus.
Interlacing Fibers
Importance: Compress vessels to prevent hemorrhage after birth.
Location: Middle layer.
Circular Fibers
Importance: Prevents reflux of menstrual blood from the uterus into the fallopian tubes, control entry of
the embryo into the uterus for implantation, and retain the fetus until proper time for birth.
Location: Constriction around fallopian tubes and internal cervical os.
Fertilization normally occurs in the ________________.
fallopian tubes
, What is the difference in the time when the immature female and male gametes are formed?
Female ova are only produced prenatally.
Male spermatazoa are produced continuously after puberty.
Acinar Cells
Produce milk from substances extracted from blood.
Batholin's Glands
Promote lubrication of the vagina for coitus.
Corpus cavernosum
Enable erection of the penis for coitus.
Corpus spongiosum
Enable erection of the penis for coitus.
Leydig cells
Secrete testosterone in the male.
Montgomery's tubercles
Secrete a substance to keep nipples soft during breastfeeding.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Leydig Cells,
Sertoli Cells, Corpus Luteum, Ovulation, Follicular Phase, Ovulatory Phase,
Luteal Phase, Menstrual Phase, Endometrium, Myometrium, Fertilization,
Zygote, Blastocyst, Implantation, Amniotic Fluid, Umbilical Artery, Umbilical
Vein, Ductus Arteriosus, Ductus Venosus, Foramen Ovale, Surfactant, Vernix
Caseosa, Lanugo, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Human Placental
Lactogen (hPL), Estrogen, Progesterone, Quickening, Ballottement,
Chadwick’s Sign Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Feedback Loop
Change in the level of one secretion in response to a change in the level of another secretion.
Linea terminalis
Imaginary line dividing the upper (false) pelvis from the lower (true) pelvis.
Nocturnal emission
Involuntary release of seminal fluid from the penis during sleep.
Perineum
Posterior part of external female reproductive organs.
Rugae
Small ridges or folds of tissue in the female vagina and on the male scrotum.
,Vulva
Collective term for all the female external reproductive organs.
What mechanism prevents onset of puberty before the proper time?
An unknown area of the brain prevents the young child's hypothalamus from responding to estrogen
and testosterone secretion by the ovaries or testes. Without gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the
hypothalamus, further estrogen or testosterone secretion ceases.
The period of maturation of reproductive organs is called _____________.
puberty
The first outward change of puberty in girls is ____________________.
breast development
Puberty begins in girls at an average age range of _______ to ______ years.
8 ; 13
Girls usually experience their first menstrual period approximately ____________ years after the first
outward change associated with puberty.
2 - 2.5
The first outward change of reproductive maturation in boys is _______________.
growth of testes
,Penile development occurs approximately __________________.
1 year after testicular growth
What factors cause the average male to be taller than the average female at physical maturity?
Boys begin their growth acceleration slightly later than girls. Testosterone's effect on closing the
epiphyses of the long bones is not as strong as estrogen's effect. Thus, boys start their pubertal growth
spurt later (when they are taller) and continue growing in height longer than girls.
Longitudinal Fibers
Importance: Expel the fetus at birth.
Location: Fundus.
Interlacing Fibers
Importance: Compress vessels to prevent hemorrhage after birth.
Location: Middle layer.
Circular Fibers
Importance: Prevents reflux of menstrual blood from the uterus into the fallopian tubes, control entry of
the embryo into the uterus for implantation, and retain the fetus until proper time for birth.
Location: Constriction around fallopian tubes and internal cervical os.
Fertilization normally occurs in the ________________.
fallopian tubes
, What is the difference in the time when the immature female and male gametes are formed?
Female ova are only produced prenatally.
Male spermatazoa are produced continuously after puberty.
Acinar Cells
Produce milk from substances extracted from blood.
Batholin's Glands
Promote lubrication of the vagina for coitus.
Corpus cavernosum
Enable erection of the penis for coitus.
Corpus spongiosum
Enable erection of the penis for coitus.
Leydig cells
Secrete testosterone in the male.
Montgomery's tubercles
Secrete a substance to keep nipples soft during breastfeeding.
