Exercise 39: Vagina And Histology

Question 1

What is the area between the labia minora with openings of urethra and vagina called?

Answer 1

vestibule

The vestibule is a key structure in the female reproductive system.

Question 2

What are the folds in the vagina referred to as?

Answer 2

rugae

Rugae allow for expansion of the vagina.

Question 3

What is the name of the erectile tissue in the female reproductive system?

Answer 3

clitoris

The clitoris plays a significant role in sexual arousal.

Question 4

What type of tissue pads the mons pubis?

Answer 4

adipose

Adipose tissue provides cushioning and protection.

Question 5

What are the milk-producing glands in the breast called?

Answer 5

alveoli

Alveoli are crucial for lactation.

Question 6

What are the openings in the nipple called?

Answer 6

lactiferous duct openings

These openings allow milk to be delivered from the glands.

Question 7

What is the organ for intercourse and canal for childbirth and menstruation?

Answer 7

vagina

The vagina serves multiple reproductive functions.

Question 8

What is another name for external genitalia?

Answer 8

vulva

The vulva encompasses various structures of the female external genitalia.

Question 9

Order the following stages of ovarian development from earliest to latest: corpus albicans, corpus luteum, tertiary (graafian) follicle, primary follicle, primordial follicle, secondary follicle.

Answer 9

1. primordial follicle 2. primary follicle 3. secondary follicle 4. tertiary (graafian) follicle 5. corpus luteum 6. corpus albicans

This sequence illustrates the developmental progression of ovarian follicles.