The release of hormones by the anterior pituitary is controlled by:
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94%
Releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus
3%
Direct neural stimulation of the hypothalamus
1%
cAMP from the hypothalamus
1%
The posterior pituitary
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior gland?
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0%
Follicle stimulating hormone
0%
Luteinizing hormone
4%
Prolactin
96%
Vasopressin
Concerning posterior pituitary hormones:
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4%
Oxytocin stimulates milk synthesis by the breast.
80%
They are formed by the hypothalamus.
5%
Deficiency of Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) results in decreased production of urine.
11%
Secretion of Oxytocin and ADH is regulated by releasing hormones.
Acromegaly is characterized by:
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4%
Hypoglycemia
14%
Overgrowth of long bones
78%
Increased growth of soft tissue
3%
Mental retardation
Pituitary dwarfism is characterized by:
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84%
Short stature and normal mentality
3%
Mental retardation
1%
Hypogonadism only
12%
Short stature and hypogonadism.
High plasma level of thyroxin:
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5%
Causes depression of mental function
82%
Depletes fat stores
8%
Increases body weight
6%
Produces hypothermia.
Regarding the uterus, mark one correct statement;
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11%
a- It is retroverted retroflexed.
5%
b- The relative length of the body to the cervix in the adult female is 1/3.
43%
C-The lymph vessels from the fundus accompany the ovarian arteries.
41%
d- The ureters are closely related to the sides of the body of uterus.
Regarding the uterus, which of the following statements is correct:
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0%
a- It is normally retroverted retroflexed.
9%
b- The anterior wall of the cervix is covered with peritoneum.
88%
c-The uterine artery takes a tortuous course inside the broad ligament.
3%
d- The uterine artery gives no branches to the vagina and the Fallopian tube.
The portion of the broad ligament of the uterus that is attached to the uterine tube is known as the:
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6%
a- Round ligament
12%
b- Mesovarium
6%
c- Mesometrium
76%
d-Mesosalpinx
When a surgeon removes the uterus and cuts the uterine artery, he must be careful not to injure the:
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8%
a. ovarian artery.
84%
b. ureter.
5%
c. urethra.
3%
d. internal pudendal artery.
The following uterine ligament is derived from gubernaculum:
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0%
a) Pubocervical
0%
b) Uterosacral
12%
c) Suspensory ligament of ovary
88%
d) Round ligament of uterus
A woman visited her gynaecologist for a routine examination. A cervical smear revealed atypical cervical cells, Which of the following lymph nodes should be biopsied to confirm the existence of metastasis from the suspected cancerous tumour?
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50%
a. Internal iliac
7%
b. Deep inguinal
27%
c. Superficial inguinal
17%
d. Para-aortic
A woman with a family history of breast cancer made a decision to have an elective hysterectomy as a prophylactic treatment. During ligation of the uterine artery which of the following structures must the surgeon be careful not to injure?
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100%
a) Ureter
0%
b) Internal iliac artery
0%
c) Internal iliac lymph nodes
0%
d) Lumbosacral trunk
Which one of the following parts are covered by peritoneum?
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6%
a- Anterior fornix of vagina.
66%
b Fallopian tube.
29%
c- Base of urinary bladder.
0%
d- Lower third of rectum.
A woman was admitted to a clinic for tubal ligation procedure. She had fever for 2 days and showed signs of hypovolemic shock. A radiography revealed a large hematoma adjacent to the external iliac A.Which of the following vessels was most injured?
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58%
a. Ovarian artery
23%
b. Ascending branch of uterine artery
13%
c. Descending branch of uterine artery
6%
d. Superior vesicle artery
The scrotum has as its counterpart in the female the:
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6%
a- Bulb of the vestibule
0%
b- Crura of the clitoris
86%
c- Labia majora
8%
d- Labia minora
The lymphatics of the ovary drain primarily into the:
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16%
a- External iliac lymph nodes.
3%
b- Common iliac lymph nodes.
3%
c- Superficial inguinal lymph nodes.
78%
d- Para-aortic lymph nodes.
Regarding the vagina, which of the following statements is correct?
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0%
a- The anterior wall is longer than the posterior wall.
3%
b- It is related posteriorly to the base of the urinary bladder and the urethra.
14%
c- Pelvic abscess is drained through a needle through the upper of the anterior wall of the vagina.
83%
d-The upper part of the posterior wall of the vagina is covered by peritoneum.
A woman was hospitalized cause of an enlarged abdomen. ultrasound confirmed the presence of ascites (fluid). A needle was used through the post. vaginal fornix to drain the fluid. Which space must the needle enter to drain the fluid?
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64%
a) Rectouterine pouch
6%
b) Pararectal pouch
6%
c) Paravesical space
25%
d) Uterovesical pouch