Which hormone stimulates follicular development in the ovary?
A) LH
B) FSH
C) Prolactin
D) GnRH
📖 شرح: FSH stimulates follicular growth in the early follicular phase.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which part of the pituitary gland secretes gonadotropins?
A) Posterior pituitary
B) Hypothalamus
C) Anterior pituitary
D) Pineal gland
📖 شرح: FSH and LH are secreted by the anterior pituitary.
الإجابة الصحيحة: C
What is the best definition of Obstetrics?
A) The study of male reproductive disorders
B) The branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period
C) The study of endocrine disorders
D) The branch of surgery dealing with abdominal operations
📖 شرح: Obstetrics focuses on pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Gynecology primarily deals with which of the following?
A) Diseases of the male reproductive system
B) Diseases of the female reproductive system
C) Diseases of the cardiovascular system
D) Diseases of the nervous system
📖 شرح: Gynecology is the medical specialty concerned with disorders of the female reproductive tract.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which of the following is a common indication to visit a gynecologist?
A) Chronic cough
B) Irregular menstrual bleeding
C) Blurred vision
D) Hearing loss
📖 شرح: Irregular or abnormal uterine bleeding is a frequent reason for gynecologic consultation.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which of the following is considered a routine screening test in gynecology?
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Pap smear
C) Spirometry
D) EEG
📖 شرح: Pap smear is used for cervical cancer screening in gynecologic practice.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which of the following is a primary goal of antenatal care in obstetrics?
A) To treat male infertility
B) To optimize maternal and fetal health during pregnancy
C) To diagnose neurological disorders
D) To manage chronic kidney disease
📖 شرح: Antenatal care aims to monitor and promote the health of both mother and fetus.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which of the following is a common complication of pregnancy managed in obstetrics?
A) Myocardial infarction
B) Preeclampsia
C) Peptic ulcer disease
D) Asthma
📖 شرح: Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific hypertensive disorder managed by obstetricians.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which imaging modality is most commonly used in obstetrics to assess the fetus?
A) CT scan
B) MRI
C) Ultrasound
D) X-ray
📖 شرح: Ultrasound is the standard, safe imaging tool for fetal assessment in pregnancy.
الإجابة الصحيحة: C
Which of the following is a typical gynecologic surgery?
A) Appendectomy
B) Hysterectomy
C) Cholecystectomy
D) Thyroidectomy
📖 شرح: Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) is a common gynecologic surgical procedure.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which symptom is most suggestive of a gynecologic rather than obstetric problem?
A) First-trimester vaginal bleeding in a confirmed pregnancy
B) Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
C) Decreased fetal movements at term
D) Premature rupture of membranes
📖 شرح: Postmenopausal bleeding is a gynecologic red flag, often requiring evaluation for endometrial pathology.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which of the following best describes the overlap between Obstetrics and Gynecology?
A) Both deal exclusively with male fertility
B) Both focus only on surgical procedures
C) Both are concerned with female reproductive health at different stages of life
D) Both are branches of pediatric medicine
📖 شرح: Obstetrics focuses on pregnancy; gynecology covers non-pregnant female reproductive health, together spanning a woman’s reproductive life.
الإجابة الصحيحة: C
Which lobe of the pituitary gland secretes FSH and LH?
A) Posterior pituitary
B) Anterior pituitary
C) Intermediate lobe
D) Hypothalamus
📖 شرح: FSH and LH are synthesized and released by the anterior pituitary.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which hormone from the hypothalamus stimulates the release of gonadotropins?
A) TRH
B) CRH
C) GnRH
D) GHRH
📖 شرح: GnRH directly stimulates the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH.
الإجابة الصحيحة: C
Which of the following best describes the function of LH in females?
A) Stimulates follicle growth
B) Triggers ovulation
C) Increases prolactin secretion
D) Stimulates milk production
📖 شرح: LH surge is responsible for triggering ovulation.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which of the following is a primary function of FSH in males?
A) Testosterone production
B) Spermatogenesis
C) Inhibin secretion
D) Prolactin inhibition
📖 شرح: FSH stimulates Sertoli cells to support spermatogenesis.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which hormone inhibits FSH secretion in males?
A) Testosterone
B) Inhibin
C) Estrogen
D) Progesterone
📖 شرح: Inhibin from Sertoli cells selectively suppresses FSH secretion.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Excess prolactin primarily suppresses which hormone?
A) GnRH
B) ACTH
C) TSH
D) GH
📖 شرح: Hyperprolactinemia inhibits GnRH, reducing FSH and LH levels.
الإجابة الصحيحة: A
Which of the following is a characteristic of the posterior pituitary?
A) Produces hormones
B) Stores and releases hypothalamic hormones
C) Secretes gonadotropins
D) Regulates cortisol production
📖 شرح: The posterior pituitary stores and releases ADH and oxytocin produced in the hypothalamus.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B
Which condition is associated with low FSH and LH due to pituitary failure?
A) Primary hypogonadism
B) Secondary hypogonadism
C) Hyperthyroidism
D) Cushing syndrome
📖 شرح: Secondary hypogonadism results from pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction.
الإجابة الصحيحة: B