FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM I

Question 1

The function of the Female Reproductive System

3.

Answer 1

1. Produce sex hormones
2. Produce functioning gametes [ova]
3. Support & protect developing embryo

Question 2

The function of the Female Reproductive System

1. Produce ___ hormones
2. Produce functioning ______ [ova]
3. Support & protect developing ______

Answer 2

1. sex
2. gametes
3. embryo

Question 3

The female reproductive system includes:

1. O__ies [ gonads]
2. U__ine tubes [ fallopian tubes]
3. U__rus
4. Va__a
5. Ac___ory glands
6. Ex___al genitalia
7. Br__sts

Answer 3

1. Ovaries [ gonads]
2. Uterine tubes [ fallopian tubes]
3. Uterus
4. Vagina
5. Accessory glands
6. External genitalia
7. Breasts

Question 4

The female reproductive system includes:

Answer 4

1. Ovaries [ gonads]
2. Uterine tubes [ fallopian tubes]
3. Uterus
4. Vagina
5. Accessory glands
6. External genitalia
7. Breasts

Question 5

________ are flattened ovoid bodies with dimension of 4cm, 2cm and 1cm.

Answer 5

Ovaries

Question 6

Each ovary is attached at hilum to the broad ligament by means of ________ and _______ _________

Answer 6

mesovarium, ovarian ligament

Question 7

At hilum, the connective tissue of mesovarium and ovarian ligament is continuous with _________ __________

Answer 7

ovarian stroma.

Question 8

_________ formation and extrusion of mature ova

Answer 8

Oogenesis

Question 9

secretion of 4 hormones which are ________ _____ _____ and __________

Answer 9

estrogen, progesterone, relaxin and androgens.

Question 10

_______ is the lower constricted part of the uterus.

Answer 10

cervix

Question 11

The Cervix is divided into two portions:

1. the upper ______ portion
2. the lower ______portion.

The supravaginal portion of the cervix secretes mucus.

Answer 11

1. supravaginal

2. vaginal

Question 12

The_______ connects with the vagina and serves as a sphincter to keep the uterus closed during pregnancy until it is time for delivery

Answer 12

cervix

Question 13

_______ is a distensible tubular passage that leads from the external genitalia to the uterus.

Answer 13

Vagina

Question 14

The Vagina Functions in two ways:

1. accepting the _____ and sperm during intercourse
2. D___ery

Answer 14

1. penis

2. Delivery

Question 15

_______ are also called the oviducts

Answer 15

Fallopian tubes

Question 16

____________ is a rhythmical series of physiological changes that occur in fertile women,
it is
under the control of the endocrine system
and
Necessary for reproduction

Answer 16

Menstrual cycle

Question 17

The average length for the menstrual cycle is __ days, but typically varies, with shorter and longer cycles

Answer 17

28 days

Question 18

___________ is thr first menstruaton,
Occurs around age __
Occurrence depends on overall health and diet

Answer 18

Menarche,

12

Question 19

__________ is the end of a woman’s reproductive phase, commonly occurs between ages __ and __

Answer 19

Menopause

45 and 55

Question 20

Age of menopause is largely the result of __________

Answer 20

genetics

Question 21

Menstrual cycle can be divided into 3 phases:

1. __________ phase
2. proliferative / ________ phase (estrogen)
3. secretory / _______ phase phase (progesterone)

Answer 21

1. menstrual
2. follicular
3. luteal

Question 22

Menstrual cycle can be divided into 3 phases:

Answer 22

1. menstrual phase
2. proliferative / follicular phase (estrogen)
3. secretory/luteal phase (progesterone)

Question 23

Physiological changes during menstrual cycle can be observed at three different levels:

1. ne____docrine level
2. ov___s
3. u___s

Answer 23

1. neuroendocrine
2. ovaries
3. uterus

Question 24

Physiological changes during menstrual cycle can be observed at three different levels:

Answer 24

1. neuroendocrine
2. ovaries
3. uterus

Question 25

FOLLICULAR PHASE The rise of _______1._____ (FSH) during the first days of the cycle, stimulate several ovarian follicles The follicle that reaches maturity is called a _______ follicle The follicles secrete ________ , which thickens the new functional layer of endometrium in the uterus Estrogen also stimulates crypts in the cervix to produce fertile __________ _______ At the end of this phase _________ occur LH is necessary for follicular growth and ovulation.

Answer 25

1. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) 2. Graafian 3. estrogen 4. cervical mucus 5. ovulation

Question 26

In the Follicular Phase there is an increase in _____________ (FSH)

Answer 26

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Question 27

The follicle that reaches maturity is known as _____________

Answer 27

Graafian Follicle

Question 28

Estrogen can be secreted by: 1. The ______ Follicle (second) 2. ____ Luteum

Answer 28

1. Ovarian | 2. Corpus

Question 29

Estrogen can be secreted by:

Answer 29

1. The Ovarian Follicle (second) | 2. Corpus Luteum

Question 30

___________ LH is necessary for follicular growth and ovulation.

Answer 30

luteinizing hormone

Question 31

OVULATION During the follicular phase, estrogen ______1___ production of luteinizing hormone (LH) When the ovum has nearly matured, estrogen ___2_____ production of LH (positive feedback loop) The release of LH causes the fully developed follicle to release its ____3____ oocyte After being released from the ovary, the ovum is swept into the ________ tube

Answer 31

1. suppresses 2. stimulate 3. secondary 4. fallopian

Question 32

luteinizing Hormone is ______1_____ in the Follicular phase while luteinizing Hormone is ______2______ on the Ovulation Phase

Answer 32

1. Suppressed | 2. Stimulated

Question 33

LUTEAL PHASE ______1______ is a solid body formed in an ovary after the ovum has been released into the fallopian tube Produces significant amounts of progesterone, which make ______2______ receptive to implantation of the blastocyst High levels of Estrogen and Progesterone _____3_____ production of FSH and LH Low levels of progesterone trigger menstruation and the beginning of the next cycle

Answer 33

1. Corpus luteum 2. endometrium 3. suppress

Question 34

High levels of of Estrogen and Progesterone Suppress production of ____________ FSH and ____________ LH

Answer 34

Follicle Stimulating Hormone and luteinizing hormone

Question 35

___________ is a solid body formed in an ovary after the ovum has been released into the fallopian tube

Answer 35

Corpus luteum

Question 36

progesterone aid to : 1. Maintain the __________ layer of the uterus and 2, makes the endometrium layer receptive to __________ of the blastocyst

Answer 36

1. endometrium | 2. implantation

Question 37

Low levels of _________ trigger menstruation and the beginning of the next cycle Nb: this is because progesterone maintains the layer of the uterus thus low levels of it means the endometrium degrades and causing discharge of blood

Answer 37

progesterone Nb: this is because progesterone maintains the layer of the uterus thus low levels of it means the endometrium degrades and causing discharge of blood

Question 38

Menstruation lasts __ days

Answer 38

3-5 days

Question 39

Menstruation result of the previous menstrual cycle Due to strong vasoconstriction and proteolytic activity, functional stratum of endometrial tissue dies and is discharged during _______ bleeding Endometrium becomes very thin, but due to low _______ levels, hypophysis secretes more FSH FSH stimulates secretion of estrogen, and estrogen serves as _________ signal to the endometrial basal layer

Answer 39

1. menstrual 2. estrogen 3. proliferation

Question 40

The regulatory system of menstrual cycle includes _______. _______, ____________

Answer 40

hypothalamus, anterior pituitary and ovary

Question 41

The regulatory system functions through the hormones of _______________________ axis.

Answer 41

hypothalamo-pituitary-ovarian axis.

Question 42

The hypothalamo-pituitary-ovarian axis hormones are: Hypothalamic hormone- ____________________________ Anterior pituitary hormones –____ and ______ Ovarian hormones- _________ and ____________

Answer 42

(GnRH) gonadotrophin- releasing hormone FSH and LH Estrogen and progesterone

Question 43

Estrogen and progesterone are secreted by the

Answer 43

1. Ovarian follicle | 2. corpus luteum

Question 44

___________ is absent during the follicular phase till prior to ovulation

Answer 44

Progesterone

Question 45

__________ plays a critical role during luteal phase

Answer 45

Progesterone

Question 46

__________ is responsible for the growth of follicles

Answer 46

Estrogen

Question 47

Both __________ and _________ hormones act together to produce the changes in uterus, cervix and vagina

Answer 47

estrogen and progesterone

Question 48

The secretion of GnRH, FSH and LH is regulated by ______________

Answer 48

ovarian hormones

Question 49

MENSTURAL CYCLE ABNORMALITIES: What is Anovulation?

Answer 49

the lack or absence of ovulation (the release of an egg)

Question 50

MENSTURAL CYCLE ABNORMALITIES: What is Hypomenorrhea?

Answer 50

extremely light menstrual blood flow or Decreased menstrual bleeding

Question 51

________ the condition characterized with extremely light menstrual blood flow or Decreased menstrual bleeding

Answer 51

Hypomenorrhea

Question 52

MENSTURAL CYCLE ABNORMALITIES: What is Metrorrhagia ?

Answer 52

Uterine bleeding in between menstruations

Question 53

_______ is a condition characterized with Uterine bleeding in between menstruations

Answer 53

Metrorrhagia

Question 54

MENSTURAL CYCLE ABNORMALITIES: What is Oligomenorrhea ?

Answer 54

infrequent menstrual periods

Question 55

________ is a condition characterized with infrequent menstrual periods

Answer 55

Oligomenorrhea

Question 56

MENSTURAL CYCLE ABNORMALITIES: What is Amenorrhea?

Answer 56

absence of menstruation one or more missed menstrual periods.

Question 57

________ is a condition characterized with absence of menstruation one or more missed menstrual periods.

Answer 57

Amenorrhea

Question 58

MENSTURAL CYCLE ABNORMALITIES: What is Polymenorrhea?

Answer 58

a menstrual cycle that is shorter than 21 days

Question 59

________ is a condition characterized with a menstrual cycle that is shorter than 21 days

Answer 59

Polymenorrhea