Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy
A)gestation
B)gonad
C)gynecology
D)hCG
E)labia
F)lactiferous ducts
G)luteinizing hormone
H)mammary papilla
I)menarche
J)menopause

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy
A)gestation
B)gonad
C)gynecology
D)hCG
E)labia
F)lactiferous ducts
G)luteinizing hormone
H)mammary papilla
I)menarche
J)menopause

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

hCG (or human chorionic gonadotropin) is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

Answer: A
 Gestation refers to the period of time during which a fetus develops, typically lasting around 40 weeks in humans.

Answer: G
 Luteinizing hormone (or LH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a role in ovulation and the menstrual cycle.

Answer: H
 The mammary papilla, also known as the nipple, is the small protuberance on the surface of the breast through which milk is secreted.

Answer: I
 Menarche is the onset of menstruation, typically occurring in girls during puberty.

Answer: J
 Menopause is the period in a woman's life when her menstrual cycle stops permanently, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.

Answer: B, C, E, F
 Gonads are reproductive organs that produce eggs or sperm; gynecology is the medical specialty concerned with the female reproductive system and women's health; labia are folds of skin that protect and cover the female genitalia; and lactiferous ducts are the tubes within the breast that carry milk to the nipple.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings