Final Exam Review: Female Reproductive System Questions

Question 1

What are the components of the female reproductive system?

Answer 1

Volvult Cu (Vagina, ovaries, labia, vestibule, urterine tubes, labia, clitoris, uterus)

Question 2

Ovaries (function)

Answer 2

1) Follicular development and maturation 2) secretion of products that promote

Question 3

Follicular development in the ovary

Answer 3

1) Primordial follicles 2) Primary follicles 3) Secondary follicle 4) Graafian follicle 5) Corpus Luteum 6) Corpus albicans 7) Atretic follicles

Question 4

Primordial follicle

Answer 4

develop from oogonia at 3-7 months of fetal life/ single layer of squamous epithelial tissue

Question 5

Primary Follicle

Answer 5

1) squamous cells to cuboidal cells 2) formation of zona pellucida, formation of stratum granulosum, Theca interna (vascularized region of cuboidal cells w/ LH receptors (production of androgen in response to LH) and externa (connective tissue layer containing collagen fibers 3) presence of primary oocyte (1st meiotic division and then arrests)

Question 6

Secondary follicle

Answer 6

1) antrum develops 2) cumulus oophorus develops (supports oocyte) 3) androgens to estrogens by granulosal cells 4) primary oocyte completes 1st meiotic division 5) secondary oocytes (immediate commencement of 2nd meiotic division begins)

Question 7

Graafian Follicle

Answer 7

1) Matures follicle 2) extends through cortex 3) very large antrum 4) ovulation (Secondary oocyte arrests at metaphase of 2nd meiotic division, which is not completed until/if fertilization occurs.

Question 8

Corpus Luteum (Structure and Function)

Answer 8

forms from ruptured graafian follicle; Theca interna forms theca lutein cells due to LH exposure (secrete androgens and LH); stratum granulosal cells become granulosal lutein cells (secrete estrogen, progesterone, and inhibin - promote proliferation and secretory activity of endometrium to support implantation.

Question 9

How long does it take for the CL to degenerate if fertilization and implantation doesn’t occur?

Answer 9

14 days

Question 10

Corpus albicans

Answer 10

area appears as white scar; accumulation of intercellular hyaline material among degenerating cells of CL

Question 11

Atretic Follicles

Answer 11

degeneration and absorption of follicles that fail to completely mature

Question 12

Segments of uterine tubes

Answer 12

(IAIU) 1) Infundibulum 2) ampulla 3) isthmus 4) uterine/intramural part

Question 13

Infundibulum

Answer 13

Part of uterine tube 1) have finger like processes that beat in a wave like motion to set up currents in follicular fluid 2) Currents cause oocyte to move towards an opening in the center (abdominal ostium

Question 14

Ampulla

Answer 14

part of uterine tube 1) site of fertilization 2) makes up 1/2 to 2/3 of uterine tube length

Question 15

Isthmus

Answer 15

part of uterine tube; continuous with ampulla; makes up 1/3 to 1/2 of uterine tubes

Question 16

Uterine/intramural part

Answer 16

part of uterine tube; 1 cm; connects to uterus near fundues

Question 17

Bartholin’s glands

Answer 17

homologues of male bulbourethral glands

Question 18

Skeene’s glands

Answer 18

homologues of male prostate glands