Female Reproductive System

Question 1

suspensory ligament of ovary vs. ovarian ligament

Answer 1

suspensory ligament is passage for blood vessels

ovarian ligament connects ovary to uterus, not hollow

Question 2

ovary’s 3 outermost structures from superficial to deep

Answer 2

germinal ep., tunica albuginea, cortex

Question 3

Once each month during ovulation, the intercellular bonds within the ___ of a
follicle break down.

Answer 3

cumulus oophorous, antral

Question 4

If LH levels get high enough, what happens?

Answer 4

cumulus oophorus breaks down, so secondary oocyte, corona radiata, zona pellucida, liquor folliculi get released into peritoneal cavity

Question 5

which hormones drive recruitment of primordial follicles each month?

Answer 5

FSH and LH

Question 6

when does the second meiotic division begin?

Answer 6

between secondary follicle and antral follicle

Question 7

what happens after follicle expels the secondary oocyte during ovulation

Answer 7

becomes an endocrine organ called a corpus luteum for 7-10 days minimum and releases mostly progesterone, if HCG talks to it to tell it to stay for pregnancy it will, but otherwise it will become corpus albicans (scar)

Question 8

where does fertilization typically occur?

Answer 8

ampulla of uterine tube

Question 9

Identify the hormone that triggers ovulation.

Answer 9

luteinizing hormone

Question 10

Which ovarian structure forms at the beginning of the secretory phase and then degenerates just before menstruation?

Answer 10

corpus luteum

Question 11

Erection of the penis results from a ___
reflex that promotes the release of ___

.

Answer 11

parasympathetic; nitric oxide

Question 12

anat. terms for uterus location

Answer 12

The uterus is located in the pelvis anterior to the rectum and posterosuperior to the bladder.