Female Reproductive Anatomy Crossword

Question 1

The type of uterus found in marsupials and rabbits

Answer 1

Duplex

Question 2

Produced by ovarian follicles: experts a negative feedback on FSH secretion

Answer 2

Inhibin

Question 3

Portion of the oviduct nearest to the ovary

Answer 3

Ampulla

Question 4

Name given to the newly formed corpus luteum

Answer 4

Corpus Hemorrhagicum

Question 5

Hormone produced by the corpus luteum on the ovary responsible for maintenance of pregnancy

Answer 5

Progesterone

Question 6

The hormone produced by the uterus responsible for regression of the corpus luteum

Answer 6

Prostaglandin

Question 7

What is the name given to the old regressed corpus luteum?

Answer 7

Corpus Albicans

Question 8

The portion of the oviduct nearest to the uterus

Answer 8

Isthmus

Question 9

The hormone produced by the ovarian follicles and are responsible for sex characteristics in females

Answer 9

Oestradiol

Question 10

Funnel-shaped structure at the ovarian end of the oviduct which captures the oocyte at ovulation

Answer 10

Infundibulum

Question 11

Structure on the ovary containing the oocyte

Answer 11

Follicle

Question 12

Finger-like processes on the infundibulum which help capture the oocyte at ovulation

Answer 12

Fimbriae

Question 13

The type of uterus found in the cow, ewe and mare

Answer 13

Bicornuate

Question 14

Type of follicle characterised by proliferation of surrounding granulose cells and the deposition of the zone pellucida

Answer 14

Secondary

Question 15

The process of corpus luteum regression

Answer 15

Luteolusis

Question 16

Also called astral follicle due to the presence of a fluid filled antrum

Answer 16

Tertiary

Question 17

Produced by the hypothalamus, stimulating releasing of FSH and LH from Anterior Pituitary

Answer 17

GnRH

Question 18

The type of uterus found in pirmates including humans

Answer 18

Simplex