Which of the following structures in the female reproductive system secretes hormones to maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy?
A. Umbilical cord
B. Corpus luteum
C. Oviduct
D. Oocyte
The corpus luteum is a structure that develops in the ovary after an egg has been released.
It secretes the hormone progesterone, which prepares the uterus for a fertilized egg to implant and helps maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy1.
Choice A.
Umbilical cord is not correct because it is a structure that connects the developing fetus to the placenta and provides nutrients and oxygen to the fetus, but does not secrete hormones.
Choice C.
Oviduct is not correct because it is a tube that transports eggs from the ovary to the uterus, but does not secrete hormones.
Choice D.
Oocyte is not correct because it is an immature egg cell, but does not secrete hormones.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Science
-
Q #1: The pleura is a connective tissue sheath that covers which of the following organs?
A. Liver
B. Heart.
C. Spleen
D. Lung
Answer Explanation
The pleura is a double-layered serous membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cage
The pleura is a vital part of the respiratory tract.
Its role is to cushion the lung and reduce any friction that may develop between the lung, rib cage, and chest cavity.
Each pleura (there are two) consists of a two-layered membrane that covers each lung.
The layers are separated by a small amount of viscous (thick) lubricant known as pleural fluid.
The pleura is comprised of two distinct layers: the visceral pleura and the parietal pleura.
The visceral pleura is the thin, slippery membrane that covers the surface of the lungs and dips into the areas separating the different lobes of the lungs (called the hilum).
-
Q #2: Which of the following is the structure through which blood exits the glomerulus?
A. Efferent arteriole
B. Proximal tubule
C. Distal tubule
D. Afferent arteriole
Answer Explanation
The glomerulus is the main filtering unit of the kidney.
It is formed by a network of small blood vessels (capillaries) enclosed within a sac called the Bowman’s capsule.
The blood supply to the glomerulus is provided via the afferent arteriole.
The blood then flows through the capillary network, where it gets filtered, and then leaves the glomerulus via the efferent arteriole.
Choice B.
Proximal tubule is not correct because it is where the ultrafiltrate collected in the Bowman’s space drains directly into.
Choice C.
Distal tubule is not correct because it is not mentioned in relation to blood exiting the glomerulus.
Choice D.
Afferent arteriole is not correct because it provides blood supply to the glomerulus.
-
Q #3: Which of the following is the function of a totipotent cell?
A. Fights infectious diseases.
B. Aids in the maturation of sex cells.
C. Carries electrical impulses.
D. Develops into any kind of cell.
Answer Explanation
A totipotent cell can self-renew by dividing and develop into the three primary germ cell layers of the early embryo and into extra-embryonic tissues such as the placenta.
A fertilized egg is a totipotent stem cell and as such can develop into any specialized cell found in the organism.
Choice A is not correct because totipotent cells do not fight infectious diseases.
Choice B is not correct because totipotent cells do not aid in the maturation of sex cells.
Choice C is not correct because totipotent cells do not carry electrical impulses.
