Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System: Chapter 3
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What is the innermost layer of the uterine wall called?

  • Serosal layer
  • Myometrium
  • Endometrium (correct)
  • Perimetrium

    • What marks the beginning and end of each menstrual cycle?

  • Menarche
  • Menstruation (correct)
  • Ovulation
  • Menopause

    • Which hormone is responsible for the preservation of vascular function in women during sexual stimulation?

  • Testosterone
  • Prolactin
  • Estrogen (correct)
  • Progesterone

    • During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?

    <p>Ovulatory phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the female reproductive organs specialized for milk secretion after pregnancy called?

    <p>Breasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer covers the body of the uterus?

    <p>Perimetrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the naturally occurring cessation of regular menstrual cycles called?

    <p>Menopause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is known as the hormone of sexual desire in women?

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the ovarian cycle follows ovulation?

    <p>Luteal phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the labia minora?

    <p>Lubricates the vulva and swells with stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the fourchette located?

    <p>Between the labia majora and minora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the female reproductive organs is hood-like and covers the clitoris?

    <p>Prepuce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of the vulva?

    <p>Labia majora, labia minora, clitoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which female reproductive organ is highly sensitive to touch to enhance pleasure during sexual arousal?

    <p>Clitoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the labia majora?

    <p>Contains sweat and sebaceous glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which female reproductive organ secretes mucus to keep the opening moist?

    <p>Bartholin's glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the vestibule located?

    <p>Enclosed by the labia majora laterally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which female reproductive organ is an oval area enclosed by the labia minora laterally?

    <p>Vestibule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of colostrum produced after childbirth?

    <p>To provide protection against enteric pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of testosterone in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Being the primary male sex hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During ejaculation, where do the ducts contract to expel sperm for mixing?

    <p>Urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is NOT a component of semen?

    <p>Colostrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Synthesizing seminal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the sexual response cycle follows orgasm?

    <p>Resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of prolactin in women after childbirth?

    <p>Stimulate milk production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance is primarily responsible for nourishing sperm in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Seminal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the male testes?

    <p>Estrogen production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does prolactin play in women after childbirth?

    <p>Stimulating milk production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is responsible for thinning semen during ejaculation?

    <p>Prostate-specific antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of colostrum produced by women after childbirth?

    <p>Nourishing the newborn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the male sexual response cycle involves the production of testosterone?

    <p>Resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is NOT mixed with sperm to form semen during ejaculation?

    <p>Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Seminal fluid production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance secreted by women is responsible for keeping the opening moist in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Mucus from accessory glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of ejaculation does the ductal system contract to expel sperm and mix it with other fluids?

    <p>Orgasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the menstrual cycle are estrogen levels highest?

    <p>Proliferative phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is the predominant one during the secretory phase of the endometrial cycle?

    <p>Progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In female reproductive development, what does menarche signify?

    <p>Establishment of menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the beginning of each menstrual cycle in females?

    <p>Menarche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of colostrum produced after childbirth?

    <p>Supports newborn's immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event typically occurs about 2 years after the start of breast development in females?

    <p>Onset of menses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A woman with little sexual desire should have which hormone level evaluated for sexual desire according to the text?

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for developing and maintaining the female reproductive organs?

    <p>Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In females, what typically occurs on day 14 of a 28-day cycle?

    <p>Ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first event identified as occurring in the male sexual response cycle when preparing an outline for a class on male physiology?

    <p>Penile vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the ovarian cycle does the empty ruptured graafian follicle become the corpus luteum and begin to secrete progesterone and estrogen?

    <p>Luteal phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the development and maturation of ovarian follicles?

    <p>Follicle-stimulating hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the male reproductive system, which structure is responsible for secreting fructose to nourish and support sperm viability?

    <p>Prostate gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which female reproductive structure is responsible for producing a lubricating mucus to facilitate sperm entry?

    <p>Cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the clitoris in the female reproductive anatomy?

    <p>Sexual arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which female reproductive organ is involved in the secretion of an alkaline fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins?

    <p>Seminal vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the occurrence of emission in the male sexual response cycle?

    <p>Ejaculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase refers to the time period before menopause where physical changes occur due to decreasing estrogen levels?

    <p>Climacteric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Cowper's glands in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Mucus-like fluid secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A woman is at risk of developing a vaginal infection. Which factor should she avoid to reduce her risk based on the text?

    <p>Menstruating regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for initiating the menstrual cycle according to the text?

    <p>Luteinizing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the male reproductive system, which organ secretes testosterone?

    <p>Prostate gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During ejaculation, which part of the male reproductive system contracts to expel sperm and mix it with other fluids?

    <p>Seminal vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Gonadotropin-releasing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does fertilization occur in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Fallopian tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is inhibited during pregnancy but important for milk production after birth?

    <p>Prolactin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is included in the vulva of the female reproductive system?

    <p>Mons pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of prolactin in women post-childbirth?

    <p>Stimulating the production of milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event would the nurse expect to have most likely occurred last in a 12-year-old girl's history?

    <p>Onset of menses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is primarily responsible for keeping the opening moist in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Mucus from accessory glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In women, what typically marks the end of colostrum secretion post-childbirth?

    <p>Conversion to mature breast milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event typically follows the excitement phase in the male sexual response cycle?

    <p>Plateau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the accessory glands in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Producing seminal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the female reproductive system has the most free nerve endings for sensory reception?

    <p>Clitoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In perimenopausal women, which symptom is NOT commonly associated with decreasing estrogen levels?

    <p>Vaginal lubrication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which male reproductive structure is responsible for protecting the symphysis pubis during sexual intercourse?

    <p>Scrotum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event occurs first in the sexual response cycle in young adults?

    <p>Desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During ejaculation, which fluid is NOT typically mixed with sperm to form semen?

    <p>Vas deferens secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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