Female Reproductive Anatomy

Question 1

When during the females development will she have produced all the ova?

Answer 1

7 months.

Question 2

What is the function of Fallopian tubes?

Answer 2

Fallopian tubes function as channels for oocyte transport and fertilization.

Question 3

What are the 5 ligaments of female reproductive anatomy?

Answer 3

(1) suspensory ligament (2a) mesovarium and (2b) mesosalpinx (3) ovarian ligament (4) broad ligament of the uterus (5) round ligament of the uterus

Question 4

What is folliculogenesis?

Answer 4

Folliculogenesis is the developmental process of ovarian follicles starting from a reserve of quiescent primordial follicles set up in early life.

Question 5

True or False -

Theca interna cells express receptors for luteinizing hormone (LH) and when mature, produce estrogen.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What is a mature Graafian follicle?

Answer 6

A mature (Graafian) follicle is characterized by the development of a liquid-filled cavity called the Antrum. Immediately prior to ovulation, the Graafian follicle begins meiosis II and arrests at metaphase II. This process is only completed if the oocyte is fertilized.

Question 7

What is a corpus luteum?

Answer 7

It is a transient endocrine structure that produces hormones

Question 8

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 8

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus

Question 9

What is the opening of the vagina called?

Answer 9

Vestibule.

Question 10

What hormones are present during folliculogenesis?

Answer 10

FSH (14 days) then LH (14 days)