Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System (1)

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What is the function of the uterus?

  • Producing ova
  • Sheltering the fetus during pregnancy (correct)
  • Aiding in sperm transport
  • Fertilizing the egg

Where are the ovaries located in relation to the uterus?

  • On the sides
  • Below and behind the fimbriated ends of the ova ducts (correct)
  • Behind the uterus
  • Above and in front

What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

  • Storing male sperm
  • Providing nourishment to the uterus
  • Serving as a pathway for ovum to the uterus (correct)
  • Producing estrogen

How long does a fertilized egg typically take to travel through the fallopian tube to implant in the uterine lining?

<p>6-10 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones are produced by the ovaries?

<p>Estrogen and progesterone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the fallopian tubes in fertilization?

<p>Ovum transport and pick up (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the vagina in the female reproductive system?

<p>Serve as the birth canal during labor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the perineum located in relation to the female reproductive system?

<p>Between the vaginal opening and anal canal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cervix during childbirth?

<p>It dilates to allow passage of the fetus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the uterine wall is responsible for expanding to accommodate a growing fetus?

<p>Muscularis or myometrium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the external female genital organ referred to in the text?

<p>The Vulva (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the hymen in the female reproductive system?

<p>Cover the vaginal opening (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many immature eggs are present in a woman at birth?

<p>400,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the follicles in the ovaries?

<p>To produce female sex hormones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the passage where the pelvic inlet, cavity and outlet are located?

<p>True pelvis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the anteroposterior diameter of the pelvic inlet normally?

<p>10 cm or more (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest diameter of the pelvis located at?

<p>The level of ischial spines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of progesterone and estrogen in the female reproductive system?

<p>To prepare the uterus for implantation of the fertilized egg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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