Male & Female Reproductive A&P

Question 1

Uterine Isthmus is the narrow opening that connects what to what?

Answer 1

The uterus to vagina.

Question 2

What is the main body of the uterus?

Answer 2

Corpus, with the fundus being the top portion.

Question 3

What are the 3 layers to uterine tissue?

Answer 3

Perimetrium, Myometrium, Endometrium

Question 4

Fimbriae on the ends of fallopian tubes make wave-like motion to do what?

Answer 4

Make wave-like motions over the ovary to guide the released ovum into the tube.

Question 5

Fallopian tubes have small-like hair projections (cilia) to help do what each month in hopes of a pregnancy?

Answer 5

Help propel the egg towards the uterus.

Question 6

The ovum is available for how long after ovulation?

Answer 6

For ~24 hrs

Question 7

Between what ages does puberty occur?

Answer 7

On average between ages 10 to 14.

Question 7

During what time is an adolescent capable of sexual reproduction?

Answer 7

Puberty.

Question 8

Puberty marks maturation of what organs & development of what?

Answer 8

Reproductive organs and sexual characteristics

Question 8

What are the F/M secondary characteristics?

Answer 8

1. appearance of pubic & axillary hair
2. growth of external genitals (labia & penis)
3. breast development in women
4. facial hair in men
5. deepening of the voice
6. menarche aka first period