The placenta is a new organ that develops during pregnancy. Describe five (5) major functions of the placenta AND be specific with your examples for full credit (Hint: it might be helpful to compare the function of the placenta to other organs/organ systems that we have learned about during BIOL 431):

Name and describe the two phases of the ovarian cycle starting at day 0 and ending at day 28. Be sure to describe the hormones regulating each phase and also the hormones produced in the ovary during each phase:

When reading the prescription information related to the oral contraceptive pill, the word gonadotropins is used to refer to….

Describe the signals and the source(s) of the signals needed for the proper development/regression of the Wolffian duct and Müllerian duct as well as the external genitalia:

During the female reproductive cycle, [a]  stimulates cells to rebuild the endometrial lining and increases watery mucus in the cervix, while [b]  maintains the endometrium for implantation and increases thickening of cervical mucus.

The metabolic actions of growth hormone signaling include which of the following?

The mechanisms of action of oral contraceptives such as the female birth control pill include…

Related to sexual development, a person is born with XY chromosomes and has gonad function with expected levels of testosterone. However, the person has a genetic mutation affecting the androgen receptor causing androgen insensitivity. Which of the following would be predicted?

      What is the first-line treatment for early localized Lyme Diease according to the CDC for non-pregnant adults?  

*Which would be the most appropriate initial test for the nurse practitioner to order when a patient presents with symptoms of cholecystitis?