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What is the function of the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the female reproductive system?
- Holding the embryo during development (correct)
- Influencing the growth of facial hair
- Production of male gametes
- Regulation of male hormonal balance
Which organ produces steroidal sex hormones in females?
Which organ produces steroidal sex hormones in females?
- Ovaries (correct)
- Vagina
- Uterus
- External genitalia
What occurs at menarche in females?
What occurs at menarche in females?
- Irregular monthly changes
- Cyclic hormonal changes
- First menses (correct)
- Complete involution of reproductive organs
What is the function of the mammary glands in relation to the reproductive system?
What is the function of the mammary glands in relation to the reproductive system?
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What are the dimensions of the ovaries described in the text?
What are the dimensions of the ovaries described in the text?
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What type of epithelium covers each ovary?
What type of epithelium covers each ovary?
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What is the dense connective tissue capsule covering the ovary called?
What is the dense connective tissue capsule covering the ovary called?
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Which part of the ovary contains loose connective tissue and blood vessels?
Which part of the ovary contains loose connective tissue and blood vessels?
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During embryonic development, where do the primordial germ cells migrate from?
During embryonic development, where do the primordial germ cells migrate from?
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What type of tissue makes up most of the ovary besides the ovarian follicles?
What type of tissue makes up most of the ovary besides the ovarian follicles?
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