32 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an essential organ of the female reproductive system?
Breasts
What is the function of the uterine tubes in the female reproductive system?
Fertilization of the ovum
Which hormone is NOT produced by the ovaries?
Relaxin
What is the collective term for the external organs of the female reproductive system?
Vulva
Which of the following is responsible for the production of sex cells (ova) in the female reproductive system?
Ovaries
What is the primary function of the sex glands in the female reproductive system?
Secretion of female sex hormones
What is the function of the uterine tubes?
Transport secondary oocytes to the uterus and site of fertilization
Where does implantation of the fertilized ovum occur?
Uterus
What is the primary function of the vagina?
Receive the penis during intercourse and is the passageway for childbirth
What is the function of the mammary gland?
Synthesize, secrete, and eject milk for nourishment of newborn
What is the function of the ovaries?
Produce oocytes and secrete hormones
What structure contains follicles surrounded by connective tissue that nourish the oocyte and secrete estrogen?
Ovarian cortex
How many primary oocytes are present at birth in females?
~200,000 to 2 million
What happens to a mature follicle post-ovulation?
Forms corpus luteum which produces progesterone, relaxin, and inhibin
What is the result of oogenesis?
One large fertilized egg (zygote) and possibly three small polar bodies
Where do germ cells migrate to become potential egg cells called oogonia?
Ovary
What are the essential organs of the female reproductive system?
Ovaries, uterine tubes (fallopian tubes or oviducts), uterus, vagina, and vulva
What are the functions of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
Production of secondary oocytes and female sex hormones (progesterone, estrogen), inhibin, and relaxin
Describe the process of ovulation in the female reproductive system.
Release of a mature follicle (containing the secondary oocyte) from the ovary into the fallopian tube
What are the sex glands in the female reproductive system, and what is their role?
The sex glands include those in the breasts and are involved in lactation and milk production.
Explain the changes that occur in females at puberty, including the physiology of menstruation.
Puberty marks the onset of reproductive maturity, including the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the initiation of the menstrual cycle.
What are the functions of the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes or oviducts) in the female reproductive system?
Transportation of the egg from the ovary to the uterus and the site of fertilization
What is the primary function of the uterine tubes in the female reproductive system?
Transport secondary oocytes to the uterus and site of fertilization
Describe the function of the vagina in the female reproductive system.
Receives the penis during intercourse and is the passageway for childbirth
What is the role of the mammary gland in the female reproductive system?
Synthesizes, secretes, and ejects milk for nourishment of newborn
How many primary oocytes are present at birth in females?
200,000 to 2 million
What is the function of the corpus luteum post-ovulation?
Produces progesterone, relaxin, and inhibin until it degenerates into a fibrous scar known as corpus albicans
Explain the process of oogenesis.
Formation of gametes in the ovaries, involving the development of primary and secondary oocytes
What is the histological structure of the ovary?
Germinal epithelium, tunica albuginea, ovarian cortex
How many mature primary oocytes usually survive to be ovulated from a Graafian follicle?
Usually only one
What are the potential egg cells called, which are formed from germ cells migrating to the ovary?
Oogonia
What are the paired glands in the pelvic cavity on each side of the uterus, weighing about 3g each?
Ovaries
This lecture covers the detailed anatomy and functions of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and the external organs known as the vulva. Presented by Dr. Praveen Bhugra as part of the MPharm Programme.
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