HPO Axis Part 1

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* 1. In the early follicular phase, which hormone is responsible for follicular growth?

Estrogen

Progesterone

LH

FSH

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* 2. Keeping in mind the 2 Cell Theory, LH acts on which cells to produce androgens as a substrate for estrogen formation?

Sertoli

Granulosa

Theca

Decidual

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* 3. Which of the following hormones provides feeback to the pituitary to decrease FSH secretion?

GnRH

LH

Estrogen

AMH

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* 4. What is the name of the process by which androgens get converted to estrogen in the ovary?

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* 5. The secretory phase of the endometrium is dominated by the presence of which hormone?

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* 6. What is the name of the hormone that 'rescues' the corpus luteum and keeps it from degenerating?

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* 7. Which of the following is NOT true about AMH?

It is responsible for regression of the mullerian ducts in XY males

It is elevated in women with PCOS

It should be checked on day 3 with FSH level

It is made by small, antral follicles