Female Reproductive System - Module 3

Question 1

What is the function of the Ovaries?

Answer 1

To produce, store, and secrete eggs, estrogen, and progesterone

Question 2

What is the function of the Fimbriae?

Answer 2

Stimulates ovary to release egg down Fallopian Tube

Question 3

What is the function of the Fallopian Tubes?

Answer 3

To act as a site of fertilization of an egg

Question 4

What is the function of the Uterus?

Answer 4

To store and mature the fertilized egg

Question 5

What is the function of the Vagina?

Answer 5

To be the opening for intercourse and the birth canal

Question 6

What is the function of the Cervix?

Answer 6

To be the opening for the Uterus and dilate during labor to release the fetus

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Labia?

Answer 7

To act as skin flap protectors of the vaginal opening (majora and minora)

Question 8

What is the function of the Clitoris?

Answer 8

To act as a stimulant for vaginal lubrication during intercourse

Question 9

Which parts of the female reproductive system are not physically connected?

Answer 9

Ovaries and Fimbriae

Question 10

Are antibiotics effective against HIV? Why or why not?

Answer 10

No, they are not, because HIV is a virus and antibiotics work against bacteria

Question 11

What happens during the Menstrual Phase of the Menstrual Cycle?

phase 1

Answer 11

Where the period occurs–estrogen and progesterone levels drop

Question 12

What happens during the Follicular Phase of the Menstrual Cycle?

phase 2

Answer 12

Starts on the first day of the period and ends when ovulation begins–ovaries release 5-20 follicles with immature eggs

One egg matures and releases estrogen to thicken uterine lining

FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Question 13

What happens during the Ovulation Phase of the Menstrual Cycle?

phase 3

Answer 13

Estrogen levels rise to release LH, starting ovulation, which releases the mature egg

The mature egg travels down the fallopian tube toward the uterus to be fertilized by sperm

LH - Luteinizing Hormone

Ovulation is the only time pregnancy can occur

Question 14

What happens during the Luteal Phase of the Menstrual Cycle?

phase 4

Answer 14

Follicle releases from egg, releasing female hormones

The rise in hormones keeps the uterine lining thick and ready for fertilized egg implant. If there is pregnancy, the body produces hCG

*hCG - human chorionic gonadotropin (hormone pregnancy tests detect)