Quiz 46: Female Reproductive System

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

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.

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

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.

The layer of the uterus from which tissue is sloughed during menstruation is the: A) endometrium. B) myometrium. C) parietal peritoneum. D) visceral peritoneum.

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.

Which of the following is not a division of the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)? A) Isthmus B) Fundus C) Ampulla D) Infundibulum

The process of egg formation is called: A) ovulation. B) oogenesis. C) fertilization. D) germination.

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

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

The region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the: A) mons pubic. B) labia majora. C) labia minora. D) perineum.

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.

The funnel-shaped, open-ended portion of the oviduct is called the: A) isthmus. B) ampulla. C) infundibulum. D) fimbriae.

Fertilization of an ovum most often occurs in the: A) ovary. B) fallopian tube. C) uterus. D) vagina.

Each of the following structures is a part of the vulva except the: A) mons pubis. B) labia majora. C) perineum. D) clitoris.

The greater vestibular glands are also called _____ glands. A) Bartholin B) Cowper C) Skene D) Huntington

The urethral orifice is _____ to the vagina opening. A) posterior B) anterior C) medial D) lateral

Salpingitis is inflammation of the: A) ovaries. B) fallopian tubes. C) uterus. D) vagina.

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.

The final stage in the process of ovarian follicle development is the: A) corpus hemorrhagicum. B) corpus luteum. C) corpus albicans. D) mature follicle.

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.

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.

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

The hormone that causes the alveoli of the mammary glands to secrete milk is: A) estrogen. B) oxytocin. C) prolactin. D) estrogen.

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

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is the same as the: A) ovulatory phase. B) menstrual period. C) postmenstrual phase. D) postovulatory phase.

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

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.

The postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle is also called: A) menses. B) the follicular phase. C) the preovulatory phase. D) the luteal phase.

Which of the following is not a synonym for the premenstrual phase? A) Postovulatory phase B) Luteal phase C) Secretory phase D) Estrogen phase

What is the name of the so-called ovulating hormone? A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Luteinizing hormone D) Follicle-stimulating hormone

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.

The average age at which menopause occurs is _____ years. A) 40 B) 60 to 65 C) 45 to 50 D) 55

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Which of the following structures is not in the urogenital triangle of the perineum? A) Anus B) Labia C) Vaginal orifice D) Urinary opening

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An ectopic pregnancy can occur in the: A) uterus. B) pelvic cavity. C) uterine tubes. D) Either B or C are correct.

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.

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.

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

The inner most layer of the wall of the uterus is the stratum: A) myometrium. B) compactum. C) spongiosum. D) basale.

Which part of the uterus opens into the vagina? A) Fundus B) Cervical canal C) External os D) Internal os

Which of the following ligaments does not assist in holding the ovaries in place? A) Broad B) Mesovarian C) Ovarian D) Round

The medulla of the ovary contains: A) theca cells B) granulosa cells C) blood vessels and lymphatics D) both A and B.

Which of the following ligaments that support the uterus is a single ligament? A) Broad B) Posterior C) Round D) Uterosacral

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.

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.

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.

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

Mammary glands are considered accessory organs of the female reproductive system.

The mammary glands are essential organs of reproduction in women.

Retroflexion, or backward flexion, is the normal position of the uterus.

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.

The fringelike projections, called fimbriae, are located in the ampulla of the uterine tubes.

The wide upper portion of the uterus is called the cervix.

The external os opens into the vagina.

The posterior ligament forms a deep pouch known as the perineal body.

The uterine tubes are extensions of the uterus that communicate with the vagina and vulva.

The ovaries are also endocrine organs.

The vagina is a tubular organ situated anterior to the urethra and bladder and posterior to the rectum.

The ovaries are attached to the oviducts.

Ova are produced in the germinal epithelial layer of the ovary.

After the oocyte is released from the ovary, it is known as an ovum.

The "G spot" is synonymous with the clitoris in the female.

The vagina is composed mainly of skeletal muscle.

The mons pubis is a skin-covered pad of fat over the symphysis pubis.

The greater vestibular glands in the female are homologous to the bulbourethral glands in the male.

Bartholin gland is homologous to the bulbourethral gland in the male.

The clitoris is homologous to the corpora cavernosa and the glans of the penis in the male.

In light-skinned women, the areola and nipple of the breasts change color from pale pink to brown early in pregnancy.

The mammary glands produce the hormones progesterone and prolactin.

Human milk provides infants with immunity to all diseases.

Breast size basically determines the functional ability of the breast.

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.

The main hormone produced by the growing primary follicle is progesterone.

During the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle, the blood level of estrogen is high because of the secretion from the developing follicle.

The corpus luteum secretes mostly estrogen.

The postmenstrual phase is also called the proliferative phase.

The anterior pituitary gland secretes estrogen.

The placenta functions as the site of exchange of materials between mother and offspring.

A woman is fertile throughout her menstrual cycle.

Climacteric is another name for menarche.

The ruptured primary follicle becomes the corpus luteum.

FSH stimulates the rupturing of the mature follicle and the expulsion of its ovum.

As part of the cyclical changes occurring in the uterus, both estrogen and progesterone cause an increase in myometrial contractions.

Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by preventing implantation of the fertilized ovum.

After menopause, the follicular cells are extremely sensitive to the increased gonadotropin levels.

For reproduction to occur successfully, two systems involving two different individuals must function properly.

The female reproductive system can provide nutrition for the offspring even after birth.

The ovaries resemble almonds in size and shape and are located behind the uterus and above the uterine tubes.

The lack of attachment between the uterine tubes and the ovaries makes it possible for an ectopic pregnancy to occur in the pelvic cavity.

The antrum is the shell-like covering surrounding the developing oocyte.

Ovulation is the event that ends the process of oogenesis.

The fundus of the uterus is part of the body of the uterus.

The uterine tubes enter the uterus at the top of the fundus.

The stratum compactum attaches the endometrium to the myometrium.

The endometrium is about 10 times thicker near the end of the endometrial cycle than just after the menstrual flow.

The cervical canal is between the external os and the vagina.

The uterus is held in the normal position by four pairs of uterine ligaments.

Womb is another name for the uterus.

The time it takes for a fertilized egg to develop in the uterus is called gestation.

Another name for the uterine tubes is the fallopian tubes.

The uterine tubes have the same three tissue layers as the uterus.

Each breast has 5 to 10 lactiferous ducts.

Climacteric is another name for menopause.

The meiotic division differs from the mitotic division in that in the mitotic division, the number of chromosomes is reduced by half.

Most of the increase in thickness of the endometrium after ovulation occurs as a result of fluid retention.

A function of the female reproductive system is to ensure the continued existence of the genetic code.

Organs can be classified as essential or accessory reproductive organs depending on how directly they are involved with producing offspring.

A line drawn between the two ischial tuberosities divides the perineum into a urogenital and anal triangle.

The perineum has great clinical importance because of the danger of it being torn during childbirth.

An episiotomy is routinely done to prevent damage to the perineum during childbirth.

The development of the fetus in a location other than the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy.

The ovarian follicles are located in the layer of connective tissue in the ovaries called the tunica albuginea.

The ovaries are similar to the testes in that they produce both reproductive cells and hormones.

The endometrium is attached to the myometrium by the stratum compactum.

The myometrium is thickest at the cervix and thinnest at the fundus.

The parietal peritoneum is incomplete because it covers the entire cervix but only part of the body of the uterus.

The internal os is formed by the opening of the uterine tubes into the uterus.

The cervical canal is bordered by the internal os above and the external os below.

"Uterine milk" is produced by the placenta while it is in the uterus.

The sloughing of the myometrial layer of the uterus occurs about once every 28 days.

Salpingitis may readily spread to become peritonitis.

Tubal ligation can be used to improve fertility.

The hymen is a fold of mucous membrane that forms a border around the opening of the cervix.

An imperforate hymen may prevent the escape of menstrual flow from the body.

Although the clitoris is in some ways homologous to the penis, no structure in the vulva is homologous to the scrotum.

Both estrogen and progesterone stimulate the growth of the ducts of the mammary glands.

The process of lactation is an example of hormonal permissiveness because estrogen permits progesterone to have its full effect.

Milk production begins shortly after the beginning of labor.

In the female, meiotic division of the egg cell begins before birth and is not completed until fertilization.

The corpus albicans gradually diminishes until it becomes the corpus luteum.

After ovulation, the endometrium grows another 2 to 3 mm because of rapid cell proliferation.

The estrogenic phase follows ovulation.

The luteal phase follows ovulation.

The low body fat in some female athletes may cause amenorrhea.

Long-term amenorrhea may be linked to the development of osteoporosis.

The myometrium contracts mildly but frequently after ovulation.

One effect of estrogen is increase of myometrial contractions.

One effect of progesterone is increase of myometrial contractions.

Hormonal methods of contraception work by using the negative feedback system that controls the female reproductive cycle.

The hormones in the contraceptive pills and implants can have widespread side effects on systems other than the reproductive system.

The average age of both menarche and menopause has decreased in recent years.

After menopause, the production of estrogen and gonadotropin drop off drastically.

Like many other organs in the body, the ovaries consist of two major layers of tissue-the cortex and the medulla.

Another name for the primary follicle is the graafian follicle.

The granulose cells secrete the zona pellucida, which is a clear, gel-like shell that surrounds the oocyte.

The peristalsis of the muscle layer in the uterine tube moves the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.

Besides the nutritional and immunity advantages of nursing, nursing may enhance the emotional bond between mother and child.

Failure to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse is the definition of sterility.

The ultimate effect of the fertility drug Clomid is to cause the pituitary to release FSH and LH.

The gonads of the female are the ovaries.

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.

Ovaries are anchored by the mesovarian and ovarian ligaments.

The outer layer of theca cells in the ovary produce an androgen that is converted to estrogen by the granulosa cells.

A clump of granulosa cells called cumulus cells attach the oocyte to the follicle when it is surrounded by fluid.

After ovulation, the corpus luteum secretes inhibin, which inhibits uterine contraction so the fertilized ovum has a better chance of successful implantation.

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.

Going from medial to lateral, the parts of the uterine tubes are isthmus, ampulla, and infundibulum.

As an oocyte matures, it moves to the medulla of the ovary to complete its development.

The endometrium of the uterus increases in size until ovulation and then slowly decreases in size until menstruation.

Ovulation always occurs on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle.

The spike in estrogen on about day 12 of the menstrual cycle stimulates the LH surge, which triggers ovulation.

Changes in the uterus are influenced most by estrogen in the preovulatory phase and by progesterone in the postovulatory phase.

The release of LH from the anterior pituitary is a rare example of a positive feedback loop in the body.

The medulla of the ovary contains the primary oocytes that will eventually develop into the ova, the female gamete.

Cumulus cells secrete progesterone, which helps attract sperm toward the ovum.

The uterine tubes are about 4 inches long and are located at the upper free margin of the broad ligament.

Fertilization usually occurs in the infundibulum of the uterus.

Functions of the vagina include being a receptacle for semen and being the last part of the birth canal.

The clitoris contains erectile tissue that becomes filled with blood during the sexual response.

Prolactin stimulates the myoepithelial cells in the breast to eject milk into the ducts.

The main lactiferous ducts converge toward the nipple of the breast but empty into lactiferous sinuses before reaching the nipple.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are the main functions of the uterus?

List and describe the various components of the vulva.

Discuss the ideas behind predicting the time of ovulation.

Give an example of how the negative feedback process can influence the release of a gonadotropin.

Explain the physiological basis of why a pill containing estrogen and progesterone can prevent pregnancy.

Describe the structure of the uterus.

Describe the structure of the breasts.

Explain how the process of lactation is regulated.

Explain the importance of lactation.

Describe and give the location of the ovaries. Name and describe the ligaments that hold the ovaries in place.

Describe the microscopic structure of the ovaries. Explain the roles of the granulose cells and the theca cells in the functioning of the ovaries.

Describe the location, structure, and function of the uterine tube.

Describe the endometrial or menstrual cycle. Name and describe the phases in this cycle.

Describe how the cyclic changes in the ovaries are regulated.

Describe how the cyclic changes in the uterus are regulated.

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.