Quiz 46: Female Reproductive System
Biology
Q 1Q 1
Which of the following is not an accessory sex organ of the female reproductive system?
A) Ovary
B) Vagina
C) Fallopian tube
D) Mammary glands
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A
Q 2Q 2
The tube connecting the ovaries to the uterus is called the:
A) uterine tubes.
B) oviducts.
C) fallopian tubes.
D) All of the above are correct.
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D
Q 3Q 3
Which of the following structures is not classified as internal genitals of the female reproductive system?
A) Ovaries
B) Uterine tubes
C) Vagina
D) Vulva
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D
Q 4Q 4
The fundus of the uterus is the:
A) lower, narrow section.
B) area above where the tubes enter.
C) central portion.
D) opening into the uterus.
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Q 5Q 5
The layer of the uterus from which tissue is sloughed during menstruation is the:
A) endometrium.
B) myometrium.
C) parietal peritoneum.
D) visceral peritoneum.
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Q 6Q 6
The layer that is incomplete because it covers none of the cervix and only part of the body is called the:
A) parietal peritoneum.
B) myometrium.
C) endometrium.
D) symphysis pubis.
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Q 7Q 7
Which of the following is not a division of the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)?
A) Isthmus
B) Fundus
C) Ampulla
D) Infundibulum
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Q 8Q 8
The process of egg formation is called:
A) ovulation.
B) oogenesis.
C) fertilization.
D) germination.
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Q 9Q 9
The uterus is suspended between two folds of parietal peritoneum that form a partition across the pelvic cavity. These ligaments are _____ ligaments.
A) round
B) uterosacral
C) anterior and posterior
D) broad
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Q 10Q 10
Which of the following uterine ligaments form a deep pouch known as the posterior cul-de-sac of Douglas?
A) Broad
B) Uterosacral
C) Posterior
D) Anterior
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Q 11Q 11
The region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the:
A) mons pubic.
B) labia majora.
C) labia minora.
D) perineum.
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Q 12Q 12
Which of the following is not true concerning the uterus?
A) It produces estrogen.
B) It sloughs compact and spongy layers of lining tissue.
C) It is the site for embryo implantation.
D) Uterine muscle contraction expels the infant.
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Q 13Q 13
The funnel-shaped, open-ended portion of the oviduct is called the:
A) isthmus.
B) ampulla.
C) infundibulum.
D) fimbriae.
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Q 14Q 14
Fertilization of an ovum most often occurs in the:
A) ovary.
B) fallopian tube.
C) uterus.
D) vagina.
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Q 15Q 15
Each of the following structures is a part of the vulva except the:
A) mons pubis.
B) labia majora.
C) perineum.
D) clitoris.
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Q 16Q 16
The greater vestibular glands are also called _____ glands.
A) Bartholin
B) Cowper
C) Skene
D) Huntington
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Q 17Q 17
The urethral orifice is _____ to the vagina opening.
A) posterior
B) anterior
C) medial
D) lateral
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Q 19Q 19
The division of the uterine tube that has an outer margin that resembles a fringe is called the:
A) isthmus.
B) ampulla.
C) infundibulum.
D) oviduct.
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Q 20Q 20
The final stage in the process of ovarian follicle development is the:
A) corpus hemorrhagicum.
B) corpus luteum.
C) corpus albicans.
D) mature follicle.
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Q 21Q 21
Which of the following is not true of the vagina?
A) It can act as a receptacle for seminal fluid from the male.
B) It serves as the lower part of the birth canal.
C) It is a passageway for urine.
D) It acts as an excretory duct for uterine secretions.
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Q 22Q 22
The part of the vulva that is composed of erectile tissue and is located just behind the junction of the labia minora is called the:
A) mons pubis.
B) clitoris.
C) urinary meatus.
D) labia majora.
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Q 23Q 23
Which of the following hormones causes ejection of milk into the mammary ducts, making it accessible for the infant?
A) Progesterone
B) Oxytocin
C) Prolactin
D) Estrogen
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Q 24Q 24
The hormone that causes the alveoli of the mammary glands to secrete milk is:
A) estrogen.
B) oxytocin.
C) prolactin.
D) estrogen.
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Q 25Q 25
During a 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation would be most likely to occur on day _____ of the cycle.
A) 3
B) 8
C) 14
D) 21
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Q 26Q 26
The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is the same as the:
A) ovulatory phase.
B) menstrual period.
C) postmenstrual phase.
D) postovulatory phase.
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Q 27Q 27
The phase of the menstrual cycle that occurs between the expulsion of the ovum from the ovary and the onset of menses is the _____ phase.
A) proliferative
B) follicular
C) luteal
D) estrogenic
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Q 28Q 28
The hormone that causes the follicle to rupture and the egg to be expelled is:
A) luteinizing hormone (LH).
B) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
C) estrogen.
D) progesterone.
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Q 29Q 29
The postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle is also called:
A) menses.
B) the follicular phase.
C) the preovulatory phase.
D) the luteal phase.
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Q 30Q 30
Which of the following is not a synonym for the premenstrual phase?
A) Postovulatory phase
B) Luteal phase
C) Secretory phase
D) Estrogen phase
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Q 31Q 31
What is the name of the so-called ovulating hormone?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Follicle-stimulating hormone
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Q 32Q 32
Shortly before menstruation:
A) blood levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease.
B) blood levels of estrogen and progesterone increase.
C) blood levels of FSH stabilize.
D) the corpus luteum secretes progesterone.
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Q 33Q 33
The average age at which menopause occurs is _____ years.
A) 40
B) 60 to 65
C) 45 to 50
D) 55
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Q 34Q 34
A high blood concentration of estrogens:
A) stimulates endometrial glands to secrete.
B) stimulates epithelial cells of the endometrium to proliferate.
C) stimulates FSH secretion by the anterior pituitary.
D) causes development of the corpus luteum.
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Q 35Q 35
The increase in blood estrogens during the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle produces all of the following changes in the uterus except:
A) growth of both the endometrial glands and the spiral arteries of the endometrium.
B) decreased myometrial contractions.
C) proliferation of endometrial cells producing a thickening of the endometrium.
D) All of the above occur because of the increase in estrogen.
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Q 36Q 36
During the postovulatory phase of the cycle, the greatest percentage of progesterone is produced by the:
A) corpus albicans.
B) corpus luteum.
C) primary graafian follicle.
D) uterus.
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Q 37Q 37
The female reproductive system differs from the male reproductive system in that it:
A) produces gametes.
B) provides protection for the developing offspring.
C) provides nutrition to the developing offspring.
D) does both B and C.
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Q 38Q 38
Which of the following is not part of the primary egg follicle?
A) Germinal epithelium
B) Oocyte
C) Follicular cells
D) All of the above are part of the primary egg follicle.
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Q 39Q 39
Which of the following does not contribute to the increase in the thickness of the endometrium during the endometrial cycle?
A) Growth of the endometrium
B) Fluid retention in the endometrium
C) Endometrial gland growth
D) All of the above contribute to the increase in the thickness of the endometrium during the endometrial cycle.
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Q 40Q 40
Which of the following organs is not considered part of the "duct system" of the female reproductive system?
A) Vagina
B) Uterine tubes
C) Uterus
D) All of the above are considered part of the "duct system."
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Q 41Q 41
Which of the following structures is not in the urogenital triangle of the perineum?
A) Anus
B) Labia
C) Vaginal orifice
D) Urinary opening
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Q 42Q 42
Which of the following is not true of the ovaries?
A) They are located on either side of the uterus.
B) They are attached to the mesovarial ligament.
C) They are attached to the uterine ducts.
D) All of the above statements are true of the ovaries.
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Q 43Q 43
Which of the following structures is not involved with the development of the ova in the ovary?
A) Corpus albicans
B) Follicular cells
C) Zona pellucida
D) All of the above structures are involved in the development of the egg cell.
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Q 44Q 44
Which of the following functions is not usually associated with the uterus?
A) Menstruation
B) Fertilization
C) Gestation
D) All of the above functions are associated with the uterus.
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Q 45Q 45
Going from the ovary to the uterus, the sequence of the divisions of the uterine tubes is:
A) isthmus, ampulla, fimbriae, and infundibulum.
B) ampulla, isthmus, infundibulum, and fimbriae.
C) fimbriae, infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus.
D) fimbriae, ampulla, isthmus, and infundibulum.
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Q 46Q 46
Which of the following glands is not part of the vulva?
A) The greater vestibular glands
B) Skene glands
C) Bartholin glands
D) All of the above glands are part of the vulva.
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Q 47Q 47
Which of the following statements is not true about the mechanism controlling lactation?
A) The anterior pituitary secretes prolactin.
B) The posterior pituitary secretes oxytocin.
C) Prolactin stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the mammary glands.
D) All of the above statements are true about the mechanism controlling lactation.
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Q 48Q 48
Which of the following is the least predictable method of determining ovulation time?
A) The measurement of LH in the urine
B) The length of previous cycles
C) The change in basal body temperature
D) All of the above methods are equally accurate in determining ovulation time.
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Q 49Q 49
An episiotomy is an incision made:
A) through the body of the uterus.
B) through the cervix of the uterus.
C) in the perineum.
D) None of the above correctly describes an episiotomy.
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Q 50Q 50
An ectopic pregnancy can occur in the:
A) uterus.
B) pelvic cavity.
C) uterine tubes.
D) Either B or C are correct.
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Q 51Q 51
Which of the following is not found in the medulla of the ovary?
A) Lymphatics
B) Ovarian follicles
C) Blood vessels
D) All of the above are found in the medulla of the ovary.
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Q 52Q 52
Which of the following is not a function of the ovary?
A) It produces estrogen.
B) It produces ova.
C) It produces follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
D) All of the above are functions of the ovary.
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Q 53Q 53
Which of the following is not a layer of the endometrium of the uterus?
A) Stratum myometrium
B) Stratum compactum
C) Stratum spongiosum
D) Stratum basale
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Q 54Q 54
The inner most layer of the wall of the uterus is the stratum:
A) myometrium.
B) compactum.
C) spongiosum.
D) basale.
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Q 55Q 55
Which part of the uterus opens into the vagina?
A) Fundus
B) Cervical canal
C) External os
D) Internal os
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Q 56Q 56
Which of the following ligaments does not assist in holding the ovaries in place?
A) Broad
B) Mesovarian
C) Ovarian
D) Round
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Q 57Q 57
The medulla of the ovary contains:
A) theca cells
B) granulosa cells
C) blood vessels and lymphatics
D) both A and B.
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Q 58Q 58
Which of the following ligaments that support the uterus is a single ligament?
A) Broad
B) Posterior
C) Round
D) Uterosacral
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Q 59Q 59
At puberty, the reproductive hormones stimulate the organs of the reproductive tract. Which statement best describes what happens to the ovaries at this time?
A) The ovaries become functional and produce mature ova one at a time.
B) The mature follicles will stop developing, and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels required to initiate ovulation do not occur.
C) Supraovulation will occur to increase chances of pregnancy.
D) The ovaries begin a process of involution that results in a decrease in size and position deep in the pelvis.
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Q 60Q 60
What are the factors that explain why a woman is fertile only a few days out of each monthly cycle?
A) (1) Sperm usually cannot survive in the female reproductive tract for more than a few days, (2) an ovum must unite with a sperm during the first 24 hours after ovulation, before it reaches the uterus, so it will be ready for implantation, and (3) the cyclical mechanisms of female reproductive function limit the release of ova.
B) (1) Sperm usually cannot survive in the female reproductive tract for more than 24 hours, (2) an ovum must unite with a sperm within the first 12 hours after ovulation, before it reaches the uterus, so it will be ready for implantation, and (3) the cyclical mechanisms of female reproductive function limit the release of ova.
C) (1) Sperm usually cannot survive in the female reproductive tract for more than a few days, (2) an ovum must unite with a sperm within 12 hours after ovulation, before it reaches the uterus, so it will be ready for implantation, and (3) the cyclical mechanisms of female reproductive function limit the release of ova.
D) (1) Sperm usually cannot survive in the female reproductive tract for more than 12 hours, (2) an ovum must unite with a sperm immediately after ovulation, before it reaches the uterus, so it will be ready for implantation, and (3) the cyclical mechanisms of female reproductive function limit the release of ova.
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Q 61Q 61
Why might salpingitis cause infertility?
A) The ovaries will not produce an ovum.
B) It can cause obstruction of the lumen and marked dilation at the end of the uterine tube, preventing the ovum from entering the uterine tube.
C) The uterus is prevented from forming a protective sac for the ovum.
D) It causes a decrease in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), which is needed to release the ovum from the ovaries.
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Q 62Q 62
It is not uncommon for at least some fibers of the levator ani to become stretched or damaged in women who have experienced vaginal delivery of a full-term infant. What are the possible results of this damage?
A) Urinary or fecal incontinence, dysmenorrhea, or salpingitis
B) Prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, rectal prolapse through the anus, or hydrosalpinx
C) Prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, rectal prolapse through the anus, or salpingitis
D) Urinary or fecal incontinence, prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, or rectal prolapse through the anus
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Q 66Q 66
A prolapsed uterus results from weakening of the supporting ligaments of the uterus, which permits retroflexion (backward tilt) and descent of the uterus into the vagina.
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Q 67Q 67
The fringelike projections, called fimbriae, are located in the ampulla of the uterine tubes.
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Q 73Q 73
The vagina is a tubular organ situated anterior to the urethra and bladder and posterior to the rectum.
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Q 80Q 80
The greater vestibular glands in the female are homologous to the bulbourethral glands in the male.
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Q 83Q 83
In light-skinned women, the areola and nipple of the breasts change color from pale pink to brown early in pregnancy.
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Q 87Q 87
As part of the mechanisms that control lactation, estrogen acts on the progesterone-primed breasts to promote completion of the development of the ducts and development of the alveoli.
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Q 89Q 89
During the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle, the blood level of estrogen is high because of the secretion from the developing follicle.
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Q 98Q 98
As part of the cyclical changes occurring in the uterus, both estrogen and progesterone cause an increase in myometrial contractions.
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Q 100Q 100
After menopause, the follicular cells are extremely sensitive to the increased gonadotropin levels.
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Q 101Q 101
For reproduction to occur successfully, two systems involving two different individuals must function properly.
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Q 103Q 103
The ovaries resemble almonds in size and shape and are located behind the uterus and above the uterine tubes.
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Q 104Q 104
The lack of attachment between the uterine tubes and the ovaries makes it possible for an ectopic pregnancy to occur in the pelvic cavity.
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Q 110Q 110
The endometrium is about 10 times thicker near the end of the endometrial cycle than just after the menstrual flow.
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Q 119Q 119
The meiotic division differs from the mitotic division in that in the mitotic division, the number of chromosomes is reduced by half.
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Q 120Q 120
Most of the increase in thickness of the endometrium after ovulation occurs as a result of fluid retention.
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Q 121Q 121
A function of the female reproductive system is to ensure the continued existence of the genetic code.
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Q 122Q 122
Organs can be classified as essential or accessory reproductive organs depending on how directly they are involved with producing offspring.
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Q 123Q 123
A line drawn between the two ischial tuberosities divides the perineum into a urogenital and anal triangle.
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Q 124Q 124
The perineum has great clinical importance because of the danger of it being torn during childbirth.
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Q 126Q 126
The development of the fetus in a location other than the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy.
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Q 127Q 127
The ovarian follicles are located in the layer of connective tissue in the ovaries called the tunica albuginea.
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Q 128Q 128
The ovaries are similar to the testes in that they produce both reproductive cells and hormones.
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Q 131Q 131
The parietal peritoneum is incomplete because it covers the entire cervix but only part of the body of the uterus.
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Q 138Q 138
The hymen is a fold of mucous membrane that forms a border around the opening of the cervix.
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Q 140Q 140
Although the clitoris is in some ways homologous to the penis, no structure in the vulva is homologous to the scrotum.
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Q 142Q 142
The process of lactation is an example of hormonal permissiveness because estrogen permits progesterone to have its full effect.
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Q 144Q 144
In the female, meiotic division of the egg cell begins before birth and is not completed until fertilization.
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Q 146Q 146
After ovulation, the endometrium grows another 2 to 3 mm because of rapid cell proliferation.
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Q 154Q 154
Hormonal methods of contraception work by using the negative feedback system that controls the female reproductive cycle.
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Q 155Q 155
The hormones in the contraceptive pills and implants can have widespread side effects on systems other than the reproductive system.
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Q 158Q 158
Like many other organs in the body, the ovaries consist of two major layers of tissue-the cortex and the medulla.
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Q 160Q 160
The granulose cells secrete the zona pellucida, which is a clear, gel-like shell that surrounds the oocyte.
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Q 161Q 161
The peristalsis of the muscle layer in the uterine tube moves the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.
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Q 162Q 162
Besides the nutritional and immunity advantages of nursing, nursing may enhance the emotional bond between mother and child.
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Q 163Q 163
Failure to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse is the definition of sterility.
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Q 164Q 164
The ultimate effect of the fertility drug Clomid is to cause the pituitary to release FSH and LH.
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Q 166Q 166
The accessory organs of the female reproductive system include the uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva. The uterine tubes and uterus are considered the internal genitals and the vagina and vulva are considered the external genitals.
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Q 168Q 168
The outer layer of theca cells in the ovary produce an androgen that is converted to estrogen by the granulosa cells.
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Q 169Q 169
A clump of granulosa cells called cumulus cells attach the oocyte to the follicle when it is surrounded by fluid.
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Q 170Q 170
After ovulation, the corpus luteum secretes inhibin, which inhibits uterine contraction so the fertilized ovum has a better chance of successful implantation.
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Q 171Q 171
Going from closest to the myometrium to the cavity of the uterus, the layers of the endometrium are stratum basale, stratum compactum, and stratum spongiosum.
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Q 172Q 172
Going from medial to lateral, the parts of the uterine tubes are isthmus, ampulla, and infundibulum.
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Q 174Q 174
The endometrium of the uterus increases in size until ovulation and then slowly decreases in size until menstruation.
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Q 176Q 176
The spike in estrogen on about day 12 of the menstrual cycle stimulates the LH surge, which triggers ovulation.
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Q 177Q 177
Changes in the uterus are influenced most by estrogen in the preovulatory phase and by progesterone in the postovulatory phase.
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Q 178Q 178
The release of LH from the anterior pituitary is a rare example of a positive feedback loop in the body.
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Q 179Q 179
The medulla of the ovary contains the primary oocytes that will eventually develop into the ova, the female gamete.
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Q 181Q 181
The uterine tubes are about 4 inches long and are located at the upper free margin of the broad ligament.
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Q 183Q 183
Functions of the vagina include being a receptacle for semen and being the last part of the birth canal.
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Q 184Q 184
The clitoris contains erectile tissue that becomes filled with blood during the sexual response.
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Q 186Q 186
The main lactiferous ducts converge toward the nipple of the breast but empty into lactiferous sinuses before reaching the nipple.
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Q 187Q 187
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-External reproductive organ in the female
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Q 188Q 188
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Accessory organ of reproduction in the female; hollow, muscular organ in which a fertilized egg implants and grows
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Q 189Q 189
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Monthly shedding of the outer layers of the endometrium
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Q 190Q 190
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Innermost lining of the uterus
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Q 191Q 191
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-One of a pair of tubes that conduct ova from the ovary to the uterus; also called fallopian tube
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Q 192Q 192
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Female sex hormone secreted by the ovaries; highest levels in the postmenstrual phase of the reproductive cycle
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Q 193Q 193
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Hormone secreted mainly by the corpus luteum
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Q 194Q 194
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Internal tube from the uterus to the vulva
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Q 195Q 195
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Essential organ of reproduction (gonad) in the female; produces ova
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Q 196Q 196
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-The secretion of milk for the nourishment of newborn infants
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Q 197Q 197
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Release of ovum at the end of oogenesis
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Q 198Q 198
Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
a.Uterus
b.Estrogen
c.Ovulation
d.Vulva
e.Ovary
f.Endometrium
g.Vagina
h.Uterine tube
i.Lactation
j.Progesterone
k.Menopause
l.Menstruation
-Permanent termination of menstrual cycle activity
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Q 199Q 199
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Clitoris
b.Labia majora
c.Mons pubis
d.Urinary meatus
e.Vestibule
-The small opening of the urethra, located between the clitoris and the vaginal orifice
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Q 200Q 200
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Clitoris
b.Labia majora
c.Mons pubis
d.Urinary meatus
e.Vestibule
-Area between the labia minora
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Q 201Q 201
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Clitoris
b.Labia majora
c.Mons pubis
d.Urinary meatus
e.Vestibule
-Small organ of erectile tissue
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Q 202Q 202
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Clitoris
b.Labia majora
c.Mons pubis
d.Urinary meatus
e.Vestibule
-Skin-covered pad of fat over the symphysis pubis
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Q 203Q 203
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Clitoris
b.Labia majora
c.Mons pubis
d.Urinary meatus
e.Vestibule
-Homologous to the scrotum in the male
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Q 204Q 204
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Estrogen
b.FSH
c.GnRH
d.LH
e.Progesterone
-Hormone that causes sloughing of the endometrium when its secretion declines, which results in menstruation
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Q 205Q 205
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Estrogen
b.FSH
c.GnRH
d.LH
e.Progesterone
-Increased secretion of this hormone from developing follicles causes the endometrium to thicken during the proliferative phase
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Q 206Q 206
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Estrogen
b.FSH
c.GnRH
d.LH
e.Progesterone
-Hormone that results in ovulation when released in a large quantity
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Q 207Q 207
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Estrogen
b.FSH
c.GnRH
d.LH
e.Progesterone
-Hormone that at the time of ovulation acts on immature follicles and causes them to start developing; the follicles mature in the next menstrual cycle
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Q 208Q 208
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
a.Estrogen
b.FSH
c.GnRH
d.LH
e.Progesterone
-Hormone that stimulates the secretion of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland
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Q 209Q 209
Match each phase of the menstrual cycle with its corresponding event. (Assume a normal 28-day cycle.)
a.Menses
b.Postmenstrual phase
c.Ovulation
d.Premenstrual phase
-Phase during which proliferation of endometrial cells occurs
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Q 210Q 210
Match each phase of the menstrual cycle with its corresponding event. (Assume a normal 28-day cycle.)
a.Menses
b.Postmenstrual phase
c.Ovulation
d.Premenstrual phase
-Phase during which the corpus luteum secretes progesterone
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Q 211Q 211
Match each phase of the menstrual cycle with its corresponding event. (Assume a normal 28-day cycle.)
a.Menses
b.Postmenstrual phase
c.Ovulation
d.Premenstrual phase
-Phase that occurs frequently on cycle day 14 in a 28-day cycle
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Q 212Q 212
Match each phase of the menstrual cycle with its corresponding event. (Assume a normal 28-day cycle.)
a.Menses
b.Postmenstrual phase
c.Ovulation
d.Premenstrual phase
-Phase that occurs on days 1 to 5 of a new cycle
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Q 216Q 216
Give an example of how the negative feedback process can influence the release of a gonadotropin.
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Q 217Q 217
Explain the physiological basis of why a pill containing estrogen and progesterone can prevent pregnancy.
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Describe and give the location of the ovaries. Name and describe the ligaments that hold the ovaries in place.
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Describe the microscopic structure of the ovaries. Explain the roles of the granulose cells and the theca cells in the functioning of the ovaries.
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Q 228Q 228
Describe one complete female reproductive cycle. Include the hormones, their source and effect, and give an approximate time line for the cycle. Assume that fertilization did not occur.
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