Female Reproductive System Overview
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What is the function of an Ovary?

  • Transports eggs
  • Produces eggs (correct)
  • Stores urine
  • Supports the uterus
  • What does the Mesovarium connect?

  • Urethra to the urinary bladder
  • Fallopian tube to the uterus
  • Ovary to the pelvic wall (correct)
  • Cervix to the vagina
  • What is the role of the Fallopian Tube?

  • Facilitates menstrual flow
  • Produces hormones
  • Site of fertilization (correct)
  • Provides nutrients to the fetus
  • What are Fimbriae?

    <p>Hair-like structures that help capture the egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Infundibulum of the fallopian tube?

    <p>The widest part of the fallopian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Uterus?

    <p>Nurtures the developing fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Endometrium consist of?

    <p>Inner lining of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Myometrium?

    <p>The muscular layer of the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Fundus of the uterus?

    <p>The part of the uterus above the openings of the fallopian tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Cervix?

    <p>Closes off the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the external os?

    <p>Opening of the cervix into the vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Vagina?

    <p>Birth canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Birth Canal?

    <p>Passage for the baby during delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are fornices?

    <p>Cul-de-sacs in the vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the hymen?

    <p>Partially covers the vaginal opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Labia Majora provide?

    <p>Protection for the inner structures of the vulva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Labia Minora?

    <p>Protects the vaginal and urethral openings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mons pubis?

    <p>Fatty tissue over the pubic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Clitoris?

    <p>Pleasure organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Vestibule?

    <p>The area between the labia minora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Vestibular Bulbs do?

    <p>Contribute to sexual arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Vestibular or Bartholin's glands responsible for?

    <p>Producing lubrication during sexual arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Urinary Bladder do?

    <p>Stores urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Urethra?

    <p>Transport urine out of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Female Reproductive System Overview

    • The female reproductive system consists of internal and external structures responsible for reproduction and sexual function.

    Ovaries

    • Paired organs that produce mature ova (eggs) and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

    Mesovarium

    • A peritoneal fold that connects the ovaries to the broad ligament, providing support.

    Fallopian Tubes

    • Tubes extending from the ovaries to the uterus, facilitating the transport of eggs and sperm; fertilization typically occurs here.

    Fimbriae

    • Finger-like projections located at the end of the fallopian tubes that help guide the ovulated egg into the tube.

    Infundibulum of Fallopian Tube

    • The funnel-shaped opening of the fallopian tube, situated closest to the ovary, aiding in the collection of the ovum.

    Uterus

    • A muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops during pregnancy; has three layers: endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium.

    Endometrium

    • The inner lining of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for a potential pregnancy.

    Myometrium

    • The middle muscular layer of the uterus, responsible for contractions during childbirth and menstrual cycles.

    Fundus

    • The upper dome-shaped part of the uterus, opposite to the cervix, where implantation can occur.

    Cervix

    • The narrow, lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina, serving as a passageway for menstrual fluid, sperm, and a fetus.

    External Os

    • The opening of the cervix into the vagina, which changes in size during different life stages, such as menstruation and childbirth.

    Vagina

    • The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the exterior of the body, serving as a conduit for menstrual fluid, intercourse, and childbirth.

    Birth Canal

    • The passage through which a baby is born, consisting of the cervix and vagina.

    Fornices

    • Recesses formed around the cervix where the vagina meets the cervix, containing anterior and posterior fornices.

    Hymen

    • A thin membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening in some females, often associated with virginity or first intercourse.

    Labia Majora

    • The outer folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening that protect the internal structures.

    Labia Minora

    • The inner folds of skin located within the labia majora; they protect the vaginal and urethral openings.

    Mons Pubis

    • The fatty tissue over the pubic bone that becomes covered with pubic hair during puberty.

    Clitoris

    • A small, sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva, primarily responsible for sexual arousal.

    Vestibule

    • The area between the labia minora that contains the openings to the vagina and urethra.

    Vestibular Bulbs

    • Erectile tissue located alongside the vaginal opening that contributes to sexual arousal and pleasure.

    Vestibular or Bartholin's Glands

    • Glands located at the vaginal opening that secrete fluid for lubrication during sexual activity.

    Urinary Bladder

    • A muscular sac that stores urine; situated in front of the uterus.

    Urethra

    • The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, also plays a role in sexual activity in females.

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    This quiz covers the essential components of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and their functions. Discover how these structures work together in reproduction and sexual health. Test your knowledge on anatomy and physiological processes related to female reproduction.

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