Basic Midwifery Practice Questions
What term refers to the initial dividing of the zygote cells? - correct answer
Cleavage
Which branch of hormones target the reproductive systems in both males and
females? - correct answer Gonadotrophic Hormones
Where is testosterone made? - correct answer Interstitial Cells
Where are sperm stored and matured? - correct answer Epididymis
Where are sperm made? - correct answer Seminiferous Tubules
What is the function of FSH in females? - correct answer Stimulate development of
Graafian Follicle & Ovarian release of Oestrogen
What is the function of FHS in males? - correct answer Stimulates sperm production
Which hormone stimulates ovulation? - correct answer LH
Which term refers to unspecialised cells which have no specific function? - correct
answer Differentiation
What hormone does the Corpus Luteum release? - correct answer Progesterone
Which hormones stimulate contractions of the uterus? - correct answer Oxytocin
Which organ destroys hormones? - correct answer Liver
