Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Ovaries:

Answer 1

Have follicles that produce ova. Controlled by FSH and LH.

Question 2

Oogenesis:

Answer 2

Production of female gametes

Question 3

Oogenesis

Answer 3

Production of female gametes

Question 4

Estrogen:

Answer 4

Response to FSH. Develops rep tract, thickens uterine wall

Question 5

Progesterone:

Answer 5

Response to LH. Maintains / protects endometrium. “Estrogen

establishes; progesterone protects the endometrium”.

Question 6

Female Reproductive system pathway

Answer 6

: Egg –> peritoneal sac –> fallopian tube / oviduct

Question 7

At what phase in the menstrual cycle is estrogent levels highest.

Answer 7

LH and estrogen are highest during ovulation

Question 8

What phase in the menstrual cycle is FSH highest?

Answer 8

Slightly elevated during ovulation but it is highest during the luteal phase