Female Reproductive Anatomy

What is the purpose of the hymen in the female genitalia?

To regulate menstrual flow

To partially or completely block the vaginal entrance (correct)

To stimulate sexual arousal

To produce cervical mucus

What is the function of the serosa layer in the anatomy of the uterus?

To form a visceral peritoneum (correct)

To produce hormones

To regulate blood flow

To provide a smooth muscle layer

What is the pH range of the vagina?

pH 3.5-4.5 (correct)

pH 9-10

pH 7-8

pH 5-6

What is the collective term for the female genitalia?

Vulva Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the labia majora in the female genitalia?

To contain adipose tissue, sebaceous and sweat glands, and hair Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of the labia minora?

Thin folds of skin devoid of adipose tissue and hair Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sebaceous glands in the labia minora?

To secrete sebum Signup and view all the answers

What is the clitoris homologous to in the male?

The penis Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the urethral orifice relative to the clitoris?

Posterior and inferior to the clitoris Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Skene's glands?

To produce mucus during sexual arousal Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant hormone during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?

FSH Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the ovum is released from the ovary?

Ovulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the ruptured follicle that fills with blood after ovulation?

Corpus hemorrhagicum Signup and view all the answers

What hormone does the corpus luteum produce in large amounts?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

How many ovaries typically ovulate each month?

One Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the egg does not implant after fertilization?

It immediately starts another menstrual cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the suspensory ligaments of Cooper?

To support the breast Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the alveoli in the breast?

To produce milk Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathway of milk production and release?

Alveoli > secondary tubules > mammary ducts > ampulla > lactiferous ducts > nipple Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Montgomery glands?

To produce sebaceous secretions Signup and view all the answers

During which days of the ovarian cycle does primary follicle development occur?

Days 1-5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason only one follicle out of the 25 primary follicles matures?

Due to the competition among the primary follicles for survival Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates the release of oxytocin during lactation?

Suckling receptors in the nipple and areola Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of oxytocin during lactation?

To release milk from the ampulla Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the membrane that begins to develop around the ova during primary follicle development?

Zona pellucida Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cavity that forms in the secondary follicle during ovarian cycle?

Antrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the areola?

To aid in suckling Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells line the ampulla?

Myoepithelial cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range during which menopause typically occurs?

Late 40's to early 50's Signup and view all the answers

How many lobes are typically found in the breast?

15-20 lobes Signup and view all the answers

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

To produce eggs and female hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the uterine or Fallopian tubes?

To transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the vulva?

The external genitalia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ovarian ligament?

To attach the ovary to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

How many mammary glands are present in the female reproductive system?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the fimbriae in the infundibulum?

To guide the ovum into the fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

In the lateral 3rd of the fallopian tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cilia in the fallopian tubes?

To propel the ovum towards the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal position of the uterus in the pelvic cavity?

Anteflexed, bending anterior over the bladder Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if the ovum enters the peritoneal space instead of the fallopian tube?

Ectopic pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant hormone during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?

FSH Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the ruptured follicle that fills with blood after ovulation?

Corpus hemorrhagicum Signup and view all the answers

What hormone does the corpus luteum produce in large amounts?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical day of ovulation in a normal menstrual cycle?

Day 14 Signup and view all the answers

How many ovaries typically ovulate each month?

One Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the uterus or womb?

To support fetal development Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

To transport eggs to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ovary?

To produce eggs and female hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the vulva?

External genitalia Signup and view all the answers

How many mammary glands are present in the female reproductive system?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the follicles surrounding the egg during oogenesis?

To produce estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range for menarche to occur?

Late teens and early 20's Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of low estrogen production in female athletes?

Female Triad Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the zona pellucida during oogenesis?

To house the egg Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of menopause?

5-10 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fimbriae in the infundibulum?

To catch the ovum after expulsion from the ovary Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if the ovum enters the peritoneal space instead of the fallopian tube?

An ectopic pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cilia in the fallopian tubes?

To propel the ovum towards the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

In the lateral 3rd of the fallopian tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Broad Ligament?

To cover both the uterus and ovaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lactiferous ducts in the breast?

To transport milk from the alveoli to the nipple Signup and view all the answers

What type of fibers make up the Suspensory Ligaments of Cooper?

Collagen fibers Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates the release of oxytocin during lactation?

Suckling receptors in the areola Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Montgomery glands in the breast?

To produce sebaceous secretions Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the egg does not implant after fertilization?

Another menstruation occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Skene's glands in the female reproductive system?

To produce mucus during sexual arousal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the endometrium during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

To provide nutrition for the implanted egg Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sebaceous glands in the labia minora?

To produce sebum Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle?

The superficial portion of the endometrium degenerates and sheds Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the urethral orifice relative to the clitoris?

Inferior to the clitoris Signup and view all the answers

What is the vestible in the female reproductive system?

The area between the labia minora Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of progesterone during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?

To maintain the thickness and vascularity of the endometrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the menstrual phase in a normal menstrual cycle?

5 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the clitoris homologous to in the male?

The penis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of estrogen during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?

To stimulate the repair and thickening of the endometrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the endometrial glands during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?

To produce mucous-rich glycogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the corpus luteum during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?

To produce progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the endometrium during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?

It is thick and has a high blood supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the endometrium during the menstrual cycle?

To provide nutrition for the implanted egg Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the blood vessels in the endometrium during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?

They are long and tortuous Signup and view all the answers