26.4 Anatomy of Female Repro System

Question 1

The paired ovaries (female gonads)

• produce ____
• secrete what hormones?

Answer 1

The paired ovaries (female gonads)

• produce ova
• secrete the hormones
  
  • estrogens
  • progesterone
  • inhibin
  • relaxin

Question 2

Oocytes are located within ___________, where they develop and mature.

Answer 2

Oocytes are located within follicles, where they develop and mature.

Question 3

After an oocyte is ovulated, it is picked up by the _______of the________, which is the site of fertilization.

Answer 3

After an oocyte is ovulated, it is picked up by the fimbriae of the uterine tube, which is the site of fertilization.

Question 4

The _________ is the female copulatory organ and provides a passageway for delivery of an infant and for menstrual flow.

Answer 4

The vagina is the female copulatory organ and provides a passageway for delivery of an infant and for menstrual flow.

Question 5

The vulva of the female includes:

Answer 5

The vulva of the female includes

• the mons pubis,
• labia majora and labia minora,
• clitoris
• vestibule

Question 6

The _____________ contains the external openings of the urethra and the vagina.

Answer 6

The vestibule contains the external openings of the urethra and the vagina.

Question 7

• The mammary glands are modified ___________ composed of adipose and fibrous connective tissue.
• They are filled with glandular lobes that contain lobules with __________ If pregnancy occurs, the_________ produce milk.

Answer 7

The mammary glands are modified sweat glands composed of adipose and fibrous connective tissue. They are filled with glandular lobes that contain lobules with alveoli. If pregnancy occurs, the alveoli produce milk.

Question 8

The uterus sits in the pelvis anterior to the rectum and ___________to the urinary bladder.

Answer 8

The uterus sits in the pelvis anterior to the rectum and posterosuperior to the urinary bladder.

Question 9

• The _____________lines the uterus and is the site of ________of the ______________ovum;
• the other layers are the _______________and _____________.

Answer 9

The endometrium lines the uterus and is the site of implantation of the fertilized ovum;

the other layers are the myometrium and perimetrium.

Question 10

When are all oogonia formed in females?

• at puberty
• before birth
• early adulthood
• during infancy

Answer 10

When are all oogonia formed in females?

• at puberty
• before birth
• early adulthood
• during infancy

Question 11

Where does fertilization usually occur?

• uterus
• infundibulum of the uterine tube
• vagina
• ampulla of the uterine tube

Answer 11

Where does fertilization usually occur?

• uterus
• infundibulum of the uterine tube
• vagina
• ampulla of the uterine tube

Question 12

What is the main female gonad?

• cervix
• uterus
• ovary
• vagina

Answer 12

What is the main female gonad?

• cervix
• uterus
• ovary
• vagina