10 Questions
What is the function of the female reproductive system?
Holding the embryo during development
Which organ produces steroidal sex hormones in females?
Ovaries
What occurs at menarche in females?
First menses
What is the function of the mammary glands in relation to the reproductive system?
Changes related to reproductive organ function
What are the dimensions of the ovaries described in the text?
3-cm long, 1.5-cm wide, and 1-cm thick
What type of epithelium covers each ovary?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
What is the dense connective tissue capsule covering the ovary called?
Tunica albuginea
Which part of the ovary contains loose connective tissue and blood vessels?
Medulla
During embryonic development, where do the primordial germ cells migrate from?
Yolk sac to gonadal primordia
What type of tissue makes up most of the ovary besides the ovarian follicles?
Cortex with highly cellular connective tissue
Explore the structures and functions of the female reproductive system including the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus. Learn about the development of the ovaries, ovarian follicles, ovulation, corpus luteum, uterine tubes, fertilization events, myometrium, endometrium, and the menstrual cycle.
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