M3H Female Sex Organs

Question 1

ovaries

Answer 1

pair of small, almond-shaped organs in the pelvis

contain ovarian follicles that hold ova.

during ovulation, an ovum is released

the ruptured follicle becomes the corpus luteum, which secretes estrogen and progesterone.

Question 2

fallopian tubes

Answer 2

tubes on either side of the uterus, leading from each ovary

the finger-like ends are called fimbriae, which catch the egg after its release.

cilia move the ovum toward the uterus for potential fertilization.

Question 3

uterus

Answer 3

fibromuscular organ between the urinary bladder and rectum

fundus: rounded upper portion
corpus: larger central section

endometrium: inner layer of specialized epithelial mucosa
myometrium: middle muscular layer
perimetrium (uterine serosa): outer membranous tissue layer

Question 4

cervix

Answer 4

narrow, lower portion of the uterus

Question 5

vagina

Answer 5

3-inch-long muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body

Question 6

Bartholin Glands

Answer 6

two small glands on either side of the vaginal orifice

secrete a mucous secretion that lubricates the vagina

Question 7

clitoris

Answer 7

organ of sensitive, erectile tissue located anterior to the vaginal orifice and in front of the urethral orifice

Question 8

vulva

Answer 8

external genitalia: labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and Bartholin glands

Question 9

Perineum

Answer 9

region between the vaginal orifice and anus

Question 10

hymen

Answer 10

thin membrane partially covering the entrance to the vagina

Question 11

breasts

Answer 11

Composed of mammary glands that develop in response to hormones from the ovaries during puberty

Contains lactiferous (milk carrying) ducts and sinuses to carry milk to the nipple (mammary papilla)

The dark pigmented area around the nipple is the areola.