40 Questions
Where are the primary female reproductive organs located?
Ovaries
What is the function of the accessory ducts in the female reproductive system?
To provide a pathway for ova to travel from the ovaries to the uterus
Which ligament anchors the ovary medially to the uterus?
Ovarian ligament
What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
Produce female gametes (ova)
Which part of the female reproductive system contains the suspensory ligament and the mesovarium?
Broad ligament
What are the internal genitalia of the female reproductive system?
Ovaries and the internal ducts
What is the primary role of the broad ligament in the female reproductive system?
Contains the suspensory ligament and the mesovarium
Which hormone promotes oogenesis and follicle growth in the ovary?
Estrogen
What is a characteristic effect of estrogen on the female reproductive tract?
Enhanced motility of uterine tubes and uterus
Which sexually transmitted disease may result in abdominal discomfort and abnormal uterine bleeding in females if left untreated?
Gonorrhea
What is a symptom of secondary syphilis?
Pink skin rash
Which viral infection has been implicated with an increased risk of penile, vaginal, anal, and cervical cancers?
Genital warts
What is a characteristic effect of menopause on the female body?
Ovulation and menses cease entirely
Which hormone is responsible for the growth of axillary and pubic hair in females?
Testosterone
What is a symptom of chlamydia in men?
Painful urination
What is a consequence of estrogen deficiency during menopause?
Reproductive organs and breasts atrophy
What cells does breast cancer usually originate from?
Epithelial cells of the ducts
Which hormone is NOT a risk factor for breast cancer?
Testosterone
What is the favored surgical approach for treating breast cancer?
Lumpectomy
What happens to the primary oocyte at puberty?
Produces two haploid cells
When does ovulation occur in the ovarian cycle?
Midcycle
What happens to the ovary wall during ovulation?
Ruptures and expels the secondary oocyte
What does the corpus luteum secrete after ovulation?
Progesterone and estrogen
What is the correct order of the various stages of ovarian follicles?
Primordial, primary, secondary, Graafian
Which part of the uterus undergoes cyclic changes in response to ovarian hormones?
Endometrium
Where does the vagina provide a passageway for?
Birth, menstrual flow, copulation
Which part of the external genitalia is homologous to the penis?
Clitoris
What are mammary glands modified from?
Sweat glands
What is the function of the uterine tubes?
Receive the ovulated oocyte and provide a site for fertilization
Which arteries are involved in the uterine vascular supply?
Uterine, arcuate, radial, spiral
Estrogen and progesterone promote oogenesis and follicle growth in the ovary.
True
The clitoris, vaginal mucosa, and breasts engorge with blood during female sexual response.
True
Gonorrhea can result in abdominal discomfort and abnormal uterine bleeding in females if left untreated.
True
Syphilis can cause lesions of the CNS, blood vessels, bones, and skin in its tertiary stage.
True
Chlamydia can cause arthritis and urinary tract infections in men.
True
Genital warts are caused by human papillomaviruses (HPV) and can increase the risk of cervical cancer.
True
Menopause results in the cessation of ovulation and menses.
True
The ovaries are the primary female reproductive organs.
True
Genital herpes is characterized by latent periods and flare-ups.
True
Puberty is characterized by the enlargement of the breasts and dependable ovulation in females.
True
Study Notes
Female Reproductive System Anatomy
- Ovaries receive blood supply from ovarian arteries and the ovarian branch of the uterine artery
- Ovarian follicles in the ovary cortex consist of an immature egg called an oocyte
- Various stages of follicles include primordial, primary, secondary, and Graafian follicle
- Uterine tubes receive the ovulated oocyte and provide a site for fertilization
- Uterus is a hollow, thick-walled organ located in the pelvis with distinct regions such as body, fundus, isthmus, and cervix
- Uterine walls are composed of perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium
- Endometrium has two layers - stratum functionalis and stratum basalis, with cyclic changes in response to ovarian hormones
- Uterine vascular supply involves uterine arteries, arcuate arteries, radial branches, and spiral arteries
- Vagina is a thin-walled tube providing a passageway for birth, menstrual flow, and copulation
- External genitalia (vulva) includes mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and greater vestibular glands
- Clitoris is homologous to the penis and consists of erectile tissue
- Mammary glands are modified sweat glands consisting of lobes that produce milk in lactating women
Test your knowledge of the female reproductive system anatomy with this quiz. Explore the structures such as ovaries, uterus, uterine tubes, and vagina, as well as the functions and characteristics of the reproductive organs.
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