Female Reproductive System Overview

What part of the sperm cell is responsible for motility?

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation?

During which phase of the ovarian cycle does the uterine lining shed?

The process of an egg and sperm joining together is known as what?

Which of the following best describes the primary follicles' development during the ovarian cycle?

What happens if fertilization does not occur after ovulation?

In which phase does the dominant follicle emerge during the ovarian cycle?

What structure does an egg cell pass through after being released by the ovary?

Which part of the brain closely interacts with the endocrine system?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the hormones secreted by the ovaries?

On which day of the ovarian cycle is fertility considered to be at its peak?

Which hormone is primarily responsible for thickening the uterine lining?

Under what condition does menstruation occur?

Which hormone stimulates the production of sperm within the seminiferous tubules?

Which statement about the seminal vesicle is TRUE?

Multiple Choice Questions

Ovarian Cycle: Ovulation occurs when the mature egg is released by the ovary, leaving through the oviduct.
Hormonal Regulation: Progesterone thickens the uterine lining, preparing it for implantation, and inhibits FSH and LH.
Fertility Window: The 14th day of the ovarian cycle is typically the most fertile.
Female Reproductive System: Ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, which have various functions. These functions include regulating the menstrual cycle and developing secondary sexual characteristics.
Seminal Vesicle: The seminal vesicle neutralises acidity in the urethra, providing energy for sperm.

True/False Questions

Corpus Luteum: The corpus luteum secretes estrogen to help maintain the uterine lining during the luteal phase.
Sperm Structure: Sperm cells have a head, cytoplasm, and tail.
Ovulation Trigger: Luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers ovulation, releasing an egg.
Menstrual Phase: The menstrual phase begins on approximately the 15th day and lasts until the cycle ends.

Ovarian Cycle Sequence

Follicular Phase (A-J):
- Primary follicles mature into secondary follicles, estrogen levels rise (21).
- Dominant follicle develops, estrogen continues to rise (26).
- Mature follicle ruptures, releasing the egg (24) - ovulation.
Luteal Phase:
- Ruptured follicle becomes the corpus luteum, producing progesterone (22).
- Progesterone levels rise, supporting uterine lining for potential implantation (29).
- If fertilization does not occur, corpus luteum degenerates, progesterone levels drop (25).
- Menstruation begins (23), marking the start of a new cycle (28).

Test your knowledge on the female reproductive system with this quiz. Explore topics such as the ovarian cycle, hormonal regulation, and fertility windows. Each question will help you understand the physiological processes involved in female reproduction.