29 Questions
What is the primary function of the uterine tubes?
To transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus
What is the outermost layer of the uterus?
Perimetrium
Which part of the vagina is responsible for producing an acidic pH?
Bacteria that ferment glycogen-rich cells
What is the function of the paraurethral glands in the female reproductive system?
To secrete mucous for intercourse
What is the term for the transformation of one type of tissue to another, as seen in the development of the vagina during puberty?
Metaplasia
What is the primary function of the mons pubis?
To cover the pubic symphysis with adipose tissue
What is the primary function of the spiral arteries in the uterine wall?
Supply blood to the functional layer of the endometrium during menstruation
What is the approximate number of follicles left in the ovaries when climacteric begins?
1,000
What is the primary role of estrogen and progesterone in hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
To relieve symptoms of menopause
What is the definition of menopause?
The cessation of menstruation permanently
What is the term for the midlife change in hormone secretion accompanied by the cessation of menstruation?
Climacteric
At what age does menopause usually occur?
Between 45 and 55
What is the primary function of progesterone during the menstrual cycle?
Preparation of the uterus for fertilization
What hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics?
Estradiol
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
Ovulation phase
What is the primary function of human chorionic gonadotropin during pregnancy?
Maintenance of the corpus luteum
What is the primary role of estradiol in the reproductive system?
Maturation of the reproductive system
What is the term for the process of producing haploid gametes through meiosis?
Oogenesis
What is the term for the cyclic changes that occur in the uterus in preparation for a fertilized egg?
Menstrual cycle
What is the term for the cell that is formed alongside the egg cell during oogenesis, containing half of the chromosomes?
Polar body
What is the term for the process by which the ovarian follicles develop and mature?
Folliculogenesis
What is the primary function of the granulosa cells in the ovarian follicles?
To produce estrogen and progesterone
What is the term for the glycoprotein coating that surrounds the egg cell?
Zona pellucida
What is the effect of progesterone on the glomerular filtrate in a pregnant woman?
It increases the glomerular filtrate
Why do women who experience morning sickness have fewer infants with heart defects?
Because morning sickness is an evolutionary adaptation that protects the fetus
What is the effect of increased metabolism during pregnancy on the respiratory system?
It increases oxygen demand
What is the role of aldosterone in a pregnant woman's body?
It promotes water retention
What is the effect of the additional weight of the uterus during pregnancy on the circulatory system?
It increases blood pressure
What is the effect of the increased metabolic rate on a pregnant woman's body temperature?
It increases body temperature
Explore the structure and function of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, sex hormones, and the reproductive tract. Learn about the development of egg cells and the process of ovulation.
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