Female Reproductive

Question 1

What does the round ligament attach?

Answer 1

ovary to the uterus

Question 2

What does the suspensory ligament attach? What is it’s other function?

Answer 2

ovary to the pelvic wall; contains blood vessels to keep ovary alive

Question 3

What is the function of the mesovarium?

Answer 3

suspends the ovary from the suspensory and round ligament

Question 4

The uterine tubes is the site where what typically occurs?

Answer 4

fertilization

Question 5

What is the width of the isthmus of the uterine tube?

Answer 5

width of a human hair

Question 6

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 6

where fertilized egg develops in the uterine tubes

Question 7

What issues can pelvic inflammatory disease cause?

Answer 7

scar tissue in the uterine tubes (trouble getting pregnant)

Question 8

What’s the function of the uterus?

Answer 8

receive, retain and nourish fertilized egg

Question 9

The cervical canal is usually blocked by a mucus substance; when does is fall away?

Answer 9

during ovulation

Question 10

Where does cervical cancer arise?

Answer 10

epithelial tissue covering the cervical tip

Question 11

What does the tunica albuginea cover? (female)

Answer 11

the ovaries

Question 12

How long does follicle growth take?

Answer 12

13 days

Question 13

What phase does ovulation start?

Answer 13

metaphase of meiosis II

Question 14

What does the corpus luteum produce?

Answer 14

estrogen and progestrone

Question 15

How long does the corpus luteum stay active?

Answer 15

2 weeks if not pregnant

3 months if pregnant

Question 16

What is the corpus albicans become?

Answer 16

scar tissue

Question 17

How often is the endometrium renewed in the uterus?

Answer 17

every 28 days

Question 18

What are the similar tissues to in males for the labia major, labia minor, greater vestibular gland, clitoris?

Answer 18

labia major - scrotum
labia minor - prepuce
greater vestibular gland - bulbourethral gland
clitoris - penis

Question 19

What does the greater vestibular gland produce?

Answer 19

a lubricant during intercourse

Question 20

Mammary glands are what?

Answer 20

modified sweat glands

Question 21

Areola contain what?

Answer 21

sebaceous glands to reduce chapping

Question 22

The lobes of the breasts are divided by what?

Answer 22

collagen fibers called suspensory ligaments, they support the lobes

Question 23

What is the most common type of breast cancer?

Answer 23

invasive breast cancer

Question 24

What cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in women for cancers?

Answer 24

invasive breast cancer

Question 25

During birth, all of the primary oocytes in the ovaries are arrested during what phase?

Answer 25

prophase of meiosis I

Question 26

What two daughter cells are produced from the primary oocyte? How many chromosomes do they contain?

Answer 26

secondary oocyte and first polar body; both contain 23 replicated chromosomes

Question 27

What two daughter cells are produced after fertilization? How many chromosomes do they contain?

Answer 27

ovum and second polar body; both contain 23 unreplicated chromosomes

Question 28

What is a zygote?

Answer 28

fertilized egg

Question 29

What is the function of estrogen? (3)

Answer 29

promotes oogenesis, follicle growth, and maturation of reproductive tract

Question 30

What is the function of progesterone? (2)

Answer 30

helps estrogen regulate uterine lining & promotes lactation

Question 31

What happens during the excitement phase of the female sexual response?

Answer 31

• clitoris, vaginal mucosa, and vestibular bulbs engorge in blood
• erection of nipples
• secretion of vestibular gland

Question 32

What happens to the uterus during an orgasm?

Answer 32

uterus produces rhythmic contractions

Question 33

Is a female orgasm required for pregnancy?

Answer 33

no

Question 34

Is there a refractory period for female orgasms?

Answer 34

no

Question 35

What is belived to control female libido?

Answer 35

androgens controlled by the adrenal cortex