Female Reproductive System Anatomy & Physiology

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How many oocytes is a female born with?

14

400

24

2 million (correct)

Where is the ovum released from at ovulation?

Uterus

Cervix

Vagina

Follicle (correct)

Where are sperm deposited for fertilization?

Uterus

Cervix

Fallopian tubes

Vagina (correct)

What is the muscular sphincter at the opening of the uterus called?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the ovum is not fertilized?

Menstruation Signup and view all the answers

What is the sex chromosome in an egg cell?

X Signup and view all the answers

What is the sex chromosome pattern of the fertilized egg if a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes the egg?

XY Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is sometimes called the womb and is about the size of a pear?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the uterus makes mucus to keep sperm alive and has an opening where sperm enter and where the baby comes out?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the uterus?

To hold and nourish developing embryo and fetus Signup and view all the answers

Where does the period come from in females?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

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

Where does the opening of the cervix lead to?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the sex chromosome pattern of a fertilized egg if a sperm with an X chromosome fertilizes the egg?

XX Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes an egg?

A male offspring is produced Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the vagina?

To join outside with uterus and allow passage for birth Signup and view all the answers

How many of the female's 2 million oocytes will mature into ova within her lifetime?

400 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the muscular sphincter at the opening of the uterus?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the sex chromosome in a sperm cell?

Y Signup and view all the answers

Where are sperm deposited for fertilization?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the ovum is not fertilized?

Menstruation occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

Provide a site for fertilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

Allowing passage of the fertilized egg to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

Transporting sperm to the egg for fertilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the uterus?

Housing and nourishing the developing embryo or fetus Signup and view all the answers

Where does the opening of the cervix lead to?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes an egg?

The sex chromosome pattern of the fertilized egg is XY and the offspring will be a boy Signup and view all the answers

What is the sex chromosome pattern of a fertilized egg if a sperm with an X chromosome fertilizes the egg?

XX and the offspring will be a girl Signup and view all the answers

Where are sperm deposited for fertilization?

Fallopian tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the muscular sphincter at the opening of the uterus called?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the sex chromosome in an egg cell?

XX Signup and view all the answers

What is the sex chromosome pattern of the fertilized egg if a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes the egg?

XY, and the offspring will be a boy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

To provide a passageway for sperm to reach the egg Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

To facilitate the implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Where are sperm deposited for fertilization?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

What is the muscular sphincter at the opening of the uterus called?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a sperm with an X chromosome fertilizes an egg?

The sex chromosome pattern of the fertilized egg is XX, and the offspring will be a girl Signup and view all the answers

Where does the period come from in females?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

How many oocytes is a female born with?

100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the uterus?

To hold and nourish developing embryo and fetus Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the ovum is not fertilized?

It is released during menstruation Signup and view all the answers

Female Reproductive System Anatomy &amp; Physiology

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Questions and Answers

How many oocytes is a female born with?

Where is the ovum released from at ovulation?

Where are sperm deposited for fertilization?

What is the muscular sphincter at the opening of the uterus called?

What happens if the ovum is not fertilized?

What is the sex chromosome in an egg cell?

What is the sex chromosome pattern of the fertilized egg if a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes the egg?

Which organ is sometimes called the womb and is about the size of a pear?

Which part of the uterus makes mucus to keep sperm alive and has an opening where sperm enter and where the baby comes out?

What is the primary function of the uterus?

Where does the period come from in females?

What is the role of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

Where does the opening of the cervix lead to?

What is the sex chromosome pattern of a fertilized egg if a sperm with an X chromosome fertilizes the egg?

What happens when a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes an egg?

What is the main function of the vagina?

How many of the female's 2 million oocytes will mature into ova within her lifetime?

What is the name of the muscular sphincter at the opening of the uterus?

What is the sex chromosome in a sperm cell?

Where are sperm deposited for fertilization?

What happens if the ovum is not fertilized?

What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

What is the role of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

What is the primary function of the uterus?

Where does the opening of the cervix lead to?

What happens when a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes an egg?

What is the sex chromosome pattern of a fertilized egg if a sperm with an X chromosome fertilizes the egg?

Where are sperm deposited for fertilization?

What is the muscular sphincter at the opening of the uterus called?

What is the sex chromosome in an egg cell?

What is the sex chromosome pattern of the fertilized egg if a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes the egg?

What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

What is the role of the fallopian tubes in reproduction?

Where are sperm deposited for fertilization?

What is the muscular sphincter at the opening of the uterus called?

What happens when a sperm with an X chromosome fertilizes an egg?

Where does the period come from in females?

How many oocytes is a female born with?

What is the primary function of the uterus?

What happens if the ovum is not fertilized?

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