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Chapter 28: female reproduction system Flashcards

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1
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A person lacking testosterone during early fetal development develop to be a _____.

A

female

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2
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List the organs of the internal genitalia.

A

uterus, vaginal, ovaries and uterine tubes

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3
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What reproductive organ produces egg cells and sex hormones?

A

ovary

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4
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The fibrous capsule surrounding the ovary is called the?

A

Tunica albuginea

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5
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The inner portion of the ovary that contains the large arteries and veins is called?

A

medulla

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6
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Eggs and developing follicles are located within the _______ of the ovary.

A

Cortex

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7
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Oocytes (____) are located within the ______ of the ovary.

A

(eggs), Body

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8
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Within the ovary, eggs develop within encircled structures called?

A

follicles

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9
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Which organ is most comparable to the penis in structure?

A

the clitoris

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10
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A woman who is multipara _____ been pregnant previously.

A

has

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11
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The ovaries secrete what 4 hormones?

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EST, PRO, androgens, and inhibin

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12
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The ____ phase of the uterine cycle involves the rebuilding of the stratum functionalis of the endometrium via mitosis

A

proliferative

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13
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From week 9 after conception to birth, the developing individual is known as a(n) _____.

A

fetus

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14
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The _____ stage is the third and final stage of labour.

A

placental

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15
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The ______ is the erectile organ of the female genitalia.

A

clitoris

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16
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The first haploid stage in oogenesis is the _______.

A

secondary oocyte

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17
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Ovulation marks the end of the ______ phase and the start of the ______ phase of the ovarian cycle.

A

follicular, luteal

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18
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The process of ______ that occurs about day 14 of the ovarian cycle includes the rupturing of a mature follicle and its release of its egg and surrounding cells.

A

ovulation

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19
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The ducts that extend from the ovary to the uterus and conveys an egg or conceptus to the uterus in the _______.

A

uterine tube

20
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The hormone ______ primarily targets the uterus, preparing it for pregnancy and maintaining it during pregnancy.

A

progesterone

21
Q

The haploid secondary oocyte is sheilded from immune attack by _________.

A

the zona pellucide

22
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______ includes a series of physiological and anatomical changes that indicate the onset of female reproductive life.

A

puberty

23
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What are the smallest follicles that line the ovary called?

A

primordial follicles.

24
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The _____ follicle consists of two or more layers of stratifies cells and the zona pellucida that surrounds a large oocyte.

A

secondary

25
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A ______ follicle consists of multiple layers of cuboidal cells along with a fluid-filled antrum.

A

mature

26
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What portion of the uterus connects to the vagina?

A

cervix

27
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________ and androgens are responsible for most of the visible changes associated with puberty in the female.

A

Estrogens

28
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The ______ of the uterus is its midportion.

A

body

29
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The inner skin fold of the vagina is called the?

A

labium minus

30
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The development of the follicle that surrounds the egg as the egg undergoes oogenesis is called?

A

folliculogenesis

31
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indicate the order of uterine wall layers, from most superficial.

A
  1. perimetrium
  2. myometrium
  3. endometrium
32
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The presence of a fluid-filled antrum is first evident in _______ follicles.

A

secondary

33
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Sexual excitement and plateau often culminate in the intense sensation referred to as ______.

A

orgasm.

34
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What is the main event of the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?

A

Growth of stratum functionalis due to accumulation of fluid/mucus.

35
Q

The outer skin fold of the vagina is called the?

A

labium majus

36
Q

Lactiferous sinuses merge at the ______ of the breast.

A

nipple

37
Q

A woman is primipara is she is what?

A

giving birth for the first time

38
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An _____ is another name for an unfertilized oocyte or egg.

A

ova

39
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Ovulation is due to a spike in levels of?

A

lutenizing hormone (LH)

40
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Oogenesis produces ____ cells.

A

haploid

41
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Mitosis produces ______ somatic cells.

A

diploid

42
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The ______ is a large muscular organ that opens at the roof of the vagina

A

uterus

43
Q

A possible hormonal factor in causing labour contractions is the increased level of the hormone _____ as pregnancy progresses.

A

estrogen

44
Q

_______ hormone inhibits uterine contractions.

A

progesterone

45
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The finger-like structures at the end of the uterine tubule are called?

A

fimbriae

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