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Hormonal control of menstrual cycle - class-X

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Mainly which hormones control menstrual cycle in human beings : -

  1. FSH

  2. LH

  3. FSH, LH, Estrogen

  4. Progesteron


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which are produced by the pituitary gland, promote ovulation and stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.

So, the correct answer is 'FSH, LH, Estrogen'.

When both ovary of rat are removed then which hormone is decreased in blood : -

  1. Oxytocin

  2. Prolactin

  3. Estrogen

  4. Gonadotrophic releasing factor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
If both the ovaries are removed then the blood plasma level of estrogen will be affected as it is produced by theca interna cells of Graafian follicles. Estrogen regulates growth and development of female accessory reproductive organs, secondary sexual characters and sexual behaviour.

So, the correct answer is 'Estrogen

Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of :

  1. Progesterone

  2. FSH

  3. Oxytocin

  4. Vasopressin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

the functions of the following hormones are:

Progesterone: Maintains the endometrium and pregnancy, its withdrawal results in menstrual flow or abortion respectively.
FSH: stimulates gonadal activity and hence is called gonadotropins. Its deficiency will cause non-maturation of germ cells.
Oxytocin: It stimulates vigorous contractions of the uterus at the time of childbirth and milk ejection from mammary glands.
Vasopressin: acts mainly at the kidney and stimulates resorption of water
and electrolytes by the distal tubules and thereby reduces the loss of water through urine (diuresis). Hence, it is also called an anti-diuretic hormone (ADH).
So, the correct answer is 'Option A- Progesterone'.

Hormone controlling human menstrual cycle is

  1. Estrogen

  2. FSH

  3. LH

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FSH is responsible for the growth of the Graafian follicle in the ovary. It also promotes the growth of follicles and promotes the secretion of oestrogen in the ovary.
Oestrogen is the female sex hormone. It is responsible for the endometrial thickening and it also helps in the healing of the wall of the uterus.
LH is the Leutenizing hormone and is responsible for the ovulation that takes place on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle.

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'

What is the source of increase in concentration of estrogen in the proliferative phase of menstrual cycle?

  1. Hypothalamus

  2. Anterior pituitary

  3. Ovary

  4. Corpus lateum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is defined as the first day of menstruation until ovulation.
  • It is initiated by a rise in follicle-stimulating hormone levels on the first day of the cycle. Produced by the hypothalamus.
So, the correct option is 'Hypothalamus'.

Low level of progesterone and estrogen in blood stimulate 

  1. FSH-RH production

  2. LH production

  3. GH production

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B

Secondary peak level of estrogen in menstruation cycle occurs due to ___________________.

  1. Formation of graafian follicle

  2. Ovulation

  3. Formation of primary follicle

  4. Formation of corpus luteum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Secondary peak level of estrogen in menstruation cycle occurs due to formation of corpus luetum.


The menstrual cycle is controlled by a series of changes in hormone levels, primarily estrogen and progesterone. 

The menstrual cycle is divided into three stages:- follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase.

The luteal phase begins with the formation of the corpus luetum stimulated by FSH and LH and ends in either progenny or luteolysis. The main hormone associated with this stage is progesterone which is produces by growing corpus luteum and is significantly higher during the luteal phase than any other phases of the cycle. 

Several days after ovulation, the increasing amount of estrogen produces by the corpus luetum may cause one or two days of fertile cervical mucus , lower basal body temperatures or both. It is known as secondary estrogen surge. The hormone produced by corpus luteum suppress production of the FSH and LH which leads to its atrophy. Death of corpus luteum results in falling levels of progesterone and estrogen which triggers the end of lateral phase and then the next cycle starts with the increase levels of FSH 

If Implantation occurs, the corpus luteum will continue producing progesterone for $8$ to $12$ weeks after which placenta takes over this function.

In the human female, menstruation can be deferred by the administration of?

  1. FSH only

  2. LH only

  3. Combination of FSH and LH

  4. Combination of estrogen and progesteron


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • When the production of progesterone and estrogen hormone stops in blood this leads to shed off the lying of uterine endometrium.
  • Progestrone and estradiol continue the hypertrophy of endo metrial lining in the uterus and fallopian tubes and maintain it throughout pregnancy.
  • Progesterone is also necessary for the proper implanation of the foetus in the uterine wall. It stimulates tyhe endometrial glands to secrete a nutrient fluid for the foetus, hence the term secretory phase.
  • Therefore, by supply of estrogen and progesterone the menstruation can be deferred

Which hormone induces the development of corpus luteum?

  1. LH

  2. Estrogen

  3. FSH

  4. LTH


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During menstruation cycle, maturation of the follicle is stimulated by follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary, and oestrogen secreted by the follicle lining cells. 

Ovulation is triggered by a surge of luteinising hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary, which occurs a few hours before ovulation. After ovulation, the follicle lining cells develop into the corpus luteum (yellow body), under the influence of LH from the anterior pituitary. The corpus luteum produces the hormone progesterone and some oestrogen. 
If the ovum is fertilised it embeds itself in the wall of the uterus, where it grows and develops and produces the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), which stimulates the corpus luteum to continue secreting progesterone and oestrogen for the first 3 months of the pregnancy, after which time this function is continued by the placenta. If the ovum is not fertilised the corpus luteum degenerates and a new cycle begins with menstruation. 
At the site of the degenerate corpus luteum an inactive mass of fibrous tissue forms, called as the corpus albicans. 

Progesterone level falls leading to

  1. Gestation

  2. Menopause

  3. Lactation

  4. Menstruation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In human females the menstrual cycle starts with the menstrual phase, when menstrual flow occurs and it lasts for 3 - 5 days. The menstrual flow results due to breakdown of endometrial lining of the uterus and its blood vessels, which forms liquid that comes out through vagina. Menstruation only occurs if the released ovum is not fertilised and consequently, there is a fall in blood progesterone level. Post fertilization, the corpus luteum secretes large amounts of progesterone, which is essential for maintenance of the endometrium. 

When the levels of progesterone fall in a human female, which event is expected to occur ? 

  1. The endometrial lining will thicken.

  2. The ovum will emerge from the ovary.

  3. The endometrial lining will slough off.

  4. The ovarian follicle will develop around the ovum.

  5. The levels of FSH and LH will peak.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
When the level of progesterone fall in human female, primary follicles grow in the ovary and outer two thirds of endometrium shed off.
So, the correct answer is 'The endometrial lining will slough off'.

Which type of hormone controls the menstrual cycle in human being 

  1. LH

  2. FSH

  3. Progesterone

  4. FSH, LH, Estrogen


Correct Option: D

Pick up the correct information about menstrual cycle control.
1. Estrogen and progesterone of ovary

2. FSH of pituitary
3. FSH and LH of pituitary
4. Oxytocin.

  1. 1, 2, 3 correct

  2. 1, 2 correct

  3. 2, 4 correct

  4. 1, 3 correct


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Menstrual cycle starts with the menstrual flow followed by the follicle phase. During the follicular phase levels of gonadotropins (FSH and LH) increase and also the levels of estrogen increase. This rapid secretion of LH and FSH leads to LH surge and hence ovulation. After the ovulation luteal phase is accompanied by the formation of Corpus luteum. The Corpus luteum is responsible for the secretions of progesterone. 
So,  the correct option is '1, 3 correct'.

Disintegration of corpus luteum occurs due to inhibition of secretion of ............ hormone.

  1. LTH

  2. FSH

  3. Progesterone

  4. LH


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corpus luteum is responsible for higher levels of progesterone whereas LH is responsible for its persistence. As soon as the level of LH decreases, degeneration of corpus luteum takes place. FSH does not play any significant role in the regression of corpus luteum whereas LTH does not have any role in the menstrual cycle.

So, the correct option is 'LH'.

GnRH secreted from hypothalamus mainly stimulates the release of

  1. Thyroxin from thyroid gland

  2. ADH from posterior pituitary

  3. FSH and LH from anterior pituitary

  4. Aldosterone from adrenals


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

GnRH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of the two gonadotropins—luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)—by the anterior pituitary gland. In order to increase serum gonadotropin concentrations in patients with GnRH deficiency, the releasing hormone must be administered in pulses.
So the correct option is ' FSH and LH from anterior pituitary'.

Which of the following is not a function of progesterone?

  1. Gestation

  2. Inhibition of ovulation

  3. Uterine growth and development

  4. Stimulation of mammary secretion.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:


Progesterone is the ovarian hormone which helps in the development of mammary glands but not the secretion of mammary glands.
So the correct option is 'Stimulation of mammary secretion.’

Estrogen is secreted by-

  1. Primary follicle

  2. Graafian follicle

  3. Corpus luteum

  4. Both (2) & (3)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A primary follicle is surrounded by single or several layers of cuboidal, granulosa cells. It is an immature ovarian follicle. Based on the number of granulosa cell layers, the developing ovarian follicles can be categorised into three classes: primary follicles, secondary follicles, and early tertiary follicles.

So, the correct option is 'Primary follicle'.

FSH was administered to a group of rats who had their anterior glands removed.Compared with the control group of normal rats,which of the following events did NOT takes places in the experiment animals?

  1. Proliferation of the endometrium

  2. Maturation of a Graafian follicle

  3. Development of the corpos luteum

  4. Build - up of oestrogen in the blood stream


Correct Option: A

Mainly which type of hormones control the menstrual cycle in human beings?

  1. FSH

  2. LH

  3. FSH, LH, estrogen

  4. Progesterone


Correct Option: C

Which of the following events occur if fertilisation do not takes place. 

  1. Secretion of progesterone hormone increase

  2. Secretion of estrogen hormone stops

  3. Uterus inner wall layer and unfertilised egg will shed off

  4. Uterus inner wall increased and unfertilised egg will shed off


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If the egg is fertilised by a sperm as it travels down the Fallopian tube, then pregnancy occurs. 

But if the egg does not because fertilised, then the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is shed during ht mensuration.
Hence, the uterus inner wall and unfertilised egg will shed off if no fertilisation occurs.

During preovulatory phase?

  1. Concentration of estrogen remain low than progesteron

  2. LH is produced by follicular cells

  3. FSH stimulates the ovarian follicle to secrete estrogen

  4. FSH is positively regulated by estrogen


Correct Option: C

A decrease in level of oestrogen and progesterone causes 

  1. Loss of endometrium

  2. Growth of dilation of endometrium

  3. Release of ova from ovaries

  4. Constriction of uterine blood vessels leading to sloughing of uterine epithelium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

    • Corpus luteum secretes large quantity of progesterone and small quantity of estrogen.
    • In the absence of fertilization, the corpus luteum degenerates resulting in decreased level of progesterone and estrogen.
    • This causes disintegration of the endometrium leading to menstruation, marking a new cycle.
    So, the correct option is 'Constriction of uterine blood vessels leading to sloughing of uterine epithelium'.

    Progesterone level falls during

    1. Gestation

    2. Menopause

    3. Lactation

    4. Mensturation


    Correct Option: B
    Explanation:

    Progesterone levels are higher when the women are pregnant and even the levels are normal during nonpregnancy time. The progesterone levels fall when women reach to menopause stage.

    So the correct option is 'Menopause.'

    During a menstrual cycle and secreted by the corpus luteum prepare the uterus for pregnancy.

    1. FSH; LH

    2. FSH; testosterone

    3. Estrogen; progesterone

    4. Estrogens only


    Correct Option: C
    Explanation:

    Progesterone and estrogen are necessary to prepare the uterus for menstruation, and their release is triggered by the hypothalamus. Estrogens are a group of sex hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body. During the menstrual cycle, estrogen produces an environment suitable for the fertilization, implantation, and nutrition of an early embryo. Progesterone prepares the body for pregnancy by causing the uterine lining to thicken. If a woman is not pregnant, the corpus luteum disappears.

    So the correct option is 'estrogen, progesterone'.

    During a menstrual cycle, a mid-cycle surge of triggers ovulation.

    1. Estrogen

    2. Progesterone

    3. LH

    4. FSH


    Correct Option: C
    Explanation:

    Hormone prepares the body for ovulation before menstrual phase can begin. The pituitary gland releases two hormones, FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) and LH (Luteinizing Hormone). LH stimulates the follicle to manufacture and secrete estrogen. When the amount of estrogen produced in your body reaches a certain level, it causes the pituitary gland to release a surge of LH. The LH surge is what triggers the almost-ripened egg to become fully matured and break through the follicle and the process is known as ovulation.

    So the correct option is 'LH'.


    Proliferation of endometrium occurs under the influence of increasing amount of

    1. Estrogen

    2. Progesterone

    3. LH

    4. FSH


    Correct Option: A
    Explanation:

    Estrogens are a group of sex hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body. They play an essential role in the growth and development of female secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts, pubic and armpit hair, and the regulation of the menstrual cycle and reproductive system. Estrogen enhances and maintains the mucous membrane that lines the uterus. It increases the size of the endometrium as well as enhancing blood flow, protein content, and enzyme activity. 

    So the correct option is 'estrogen'.

    Menstruation is triggered by an abrupt decline in the amount of

    1. Estrogen

    2. Progesterone

    3. Luteinizing hormone

    4. Follicle-stimulating hormone


    Correct Option: B
    Explanation:

    Progesterone belongs to a group of steroid hormones called progestogens. It is mainly secreted by the corpus luteum in the ovary during the second half of the menstrual cycle. It plays important roles in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy. Progesterone, a hormone secreted by the female reproductive system that functions mainly to regulate the condition of the inner lining (endometrium) of the uterus. When a woman has her menstrual period, her progesterone level is usually low during the first few days.

    So the correct option is 'progesterone'.

    The direct function of GnRH is to

    1. Stimulate production of estrogen and progesterone

    2. Initiate ovulation

    3. Inhibit secretion of pituitary hormones

    4. Stimulate secretion of LH and FSH


    Correct Option: D
    Explanation:

    Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are called gonadotropins because stimulate the gonads - in males, the testes, and in females, the ovaries. They are not necessary for life but are essential for reproduction. These two hormones are secreted from cells in the anterior pituitary called gonadotrophs. Most gonadotrophs secrete only LH or FSH, but some appear to secrete both hormones.

    So the correct option is 'stimulate secretion of LH and FSH'.

    Peaks of LH and FSH production occur during

    1. Flow phase of the menstrual cycle

    2. Follicular phase of the ovarian cycle

    3. Period surrounding ovulation

    4. End of the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle


    Correct Option: C
    Explanation:

    Menstruation is the shedding of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) accompanied by bleeding. The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which are produced by the pituitary gland, promote ovulation and stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. The follicular phase ends when the level of luteinizing hormone increases dramatically (surges). The surge results in the release of the egg (ovulation) and marks the beginning of the next phase.

    So the correct option is 'period surrounding ovulation'.

    What is the source of increase in concentration of estrogen in the proliferative phase of menstrual cycle?

    1. Hypothalamus

    2. Anterior pituitary

    3. Ovary

    4. Corpus luteum


    Correct Option: D
    Explanation:

    • The estrogen is secreted by the follicles and corpus luteum along with progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in. Its stimulation is done by the LH or luteinizing hormone which is secreted by the anterior pituitary.

    So the correct option is 'Corpus luteum'

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