Ch 35 Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Ova flow thru the female reproductive system in the following order (3 items)

Answer 1

Ovaries
Uterine Tubes
Uterus

Question 2

Structures of the female reproductive system that do NOT play a role in ova transport/ production: (6 items)

Answer 2

labia majora
labia minora
clitoris
vagina
greater vestibular glands
mons pubis

Question 3

The _ is the female gonad and is found in the _ wall of the pelvis

Answer 3

ovary
lateral wall

Question 4

Ovaries contain many _ that help produce female sex cells (ova) and the female sex hormones, _ and _.

Answer 4

follicles
estrogen
progesterone

Question 5

T/F Follicles of the ovaries expel ova directly into the uterine tubes

Answer 5

False, they go directly into the abdominal cavity first then immediately get picked up fimbriae of the uterine tube

Question 6

The uterine tube’s other 2 names:

Answer 6

Fallopian tubes
Oviduct

Question 7

Each uterine tube extends from the _ where it presents many finger-like processes called _ to the uterus where the tube attaches to its _ wall.

Answer 7

ovary
fimbriae
lateral

Question 8

The _ _ (give all 3 names) moves the released ovum to the uterus and if fertilization occurs, it will happen here.

Answer 8

uterine tube
fallopian tube
oviduct

Question 9

The _ _ [know all 3 names :( ] moves the released ovum to the uterus and if no fertilization occurs the ovum will _ here

Answer 9

Uterine tube
Fallopian tube
Oviduct
degenerate

Question 10

The uterus has an extremely thick _ _ that expands during pregnancy

Answer 10

muscular wall

Question 11

The uterus is found in the pelvis laying on the _ surface of the bladder

Answer 11

superior

Question 12

The main parts of the uterus and its surrounding structures include: (5 items)

Answer 12

fundus
body
isthmus
cervix
rectouterine pouch of Douglas

Question 13

The fundus of the uterus lies above the openings of the _ _

Answer 13

uterine tubes(or fallopian tubes or oviduct)

Question 14

The body of the uterus is the main mass that extends _ to a constriction called the _

Answer 14

posteriorly
isthmus

Question 15

The isthmus of the uterus is _ and sits _ the body of the uterus and the cervix

Answer 15

constricted
between

Question 16

The cervix of the uterus opens into the _ through which it can be palpated

Answer 16

vagina

Question 17

Posterior to the uterus is the _ _ of _.

Answer 17

Rectouterine Pouch of Douglas

Question 18

_ and _ ligaments anchor the uterus laterally to the pelvic wall

Answer 18

Round and broad

Question 19

The _ _ ligament connects the ovary to the uterus

Answer 19

proper ovarian ligament

Question 20

The _ ligament of the ovary holds the ovary from the pelvic wall

Answer 20

suspensory ligament

Question 21

The vagina extends from the _ inferiorly to the _ of the vagina which is its _ opening.

Answer 21

cervix
vestibule of the vagina
inferior

Question 22

The recess between the cervix and vaginal wall is called the _ and is involved in _ _

Answer 22

fornix
sexual intercourse

Question 23

The _ fornix of the vagina is the longest recess of the fornices and is found _ to the rectum and _ to the bladder

Answer 23

posterior
anteriorly
posteriorly

Question 24

The vestibule of the vagina is partly covered by a membranous fold called the _

Answer 24

hymen

Question 25

The greater vestibular glands of the vagina are 2 small ovoid glands found on the _ wall just inside the _ of the vagina

Answer 25

lateral wall
vestibule

Question 26

Ducts of the greater vestibular gland drain lubricating mucus into the vestibule of the vagina and are _ during intercourse

Answer 26

compressed

Question 27

The labia _ are 2 small folds of skin found on either side of the _ of the vagina and are usually hidden by the labia _

Answer 27

minora
vestibule
labia majora

Question 28

The labia _ are 2 elongated folds of skin that extend _ from the pubis

Answer 28

majora
posteriorly

Question 29

The outer surface of the labia _ are covered in hair while the labia _ is smooth

Answer 29

majora
minora

Question 30

The clitoris is homologous to the _ and contains tissue that _ when filled with blood

Answer 30

penis
erects

Question 31

The clitoris is found where the 2 labia _ join _ .

Answer 31

minora
anteriorly

Question 32

The _ _ is a fatty round elevation laying over the pubic symphysis and is covered in _ hair

Answer 32

mons pubis
pubic

Question 33

The female reproductive system’s arterial supply is mainly from the branches of the _ _ artery, including the _ _, _, and _ arteries

Answer 33

Internal Iliac Artery
Internal Pudendal Artery
Vaginal Artery
Uterine Arteries

Question 34

The gonadal artery, called the _ artery in females mainly supplies the ovaries and fallopian tubes and arises directly off the _ _.

Answer 34

ovarian artery
abdominal aorta