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What is the function of the infundibulum in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the infundibulum in the female reproductive system?
- To produce female gametes
- To catch an egg once it is released from the ovary (correct)
- To release eggs from the ovary
- To nourish the embryo during pregnancy
What is the function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
- To nourish the embryo during pregnancy
- To facilitate childbirth
- To regulate menstruation
- To produce and store eggs and make hormones (correct)
What is the intramural portion of the fallopian tube responsible for?
What is the intramural portion of the fallopian tube responsible for?
- Producing female gametes
- Releasing an egg around the middle of the menstrual cycle
- Opening into the uterine cavity for embryo implantation (correct)
- Catching the egg once it is released from the ovary
What is the role of estrogen and progesterone in the female reproductive system?
What is the role of estrogen and progesterone in the female reproductive system?
When does ovulation typically occur in a 28-day menstrual cycle?
When does ovulation typically occur in a 28-day menstrual cycle?
What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the cervix during childbirth?
What is the primary function of the cervix during childbirth?
What happens to the cervical mucus during pregnancy?
What happens to the cervical mucus during pregnancy?
What is the primary role of the cervix in protecting the reproductive organs?
What is the primary role of the cervix in protecting the reproductive organs?
What is the significance of the cervical plug during pregnancy?
What is the significance of the cervical plug during pregnancy?
When is pregnancy most likely to occur?
When is pregnancy most likely to occur?
What happens to the cervix during menstruation?
What happens to the cervix during menstruation?
What is the result of abnormalities with the cervical plug during pregnancy?
What is the result of abnormalities with the cervical plug during pregnancy?
What happens to the uterus lining if pregnancy doesn't occur?
What happens to the uterus lining if pregnancy doesn't occur?
What is the term for the union of a sperm cell from a male and an egg cell from a female?
What is the term for the union of a sperm cell from a male and an egg cell from a female?
What is the term for the solid group of cells that forms after cleavages?
What is the term for the solid group of cells that forms after cleavages?
What is the purpose of cervical mucus thinning during ovulation?
What is the purpose of cervical mucus thinning during ovulation?
What is the typical duration of the ovulation phase?
What is the typical duration of the ovulation phase?
What is the significance of brown menstrual blood?
What is the significance of brown menstrual blood?
What is the role of the vagina during childbirth?
What is the role of the vagina during childbirth?
What is the outer part of the female reproductive system called?
What is the outer part of the female reproductive system called?
What is the function of the labia majora?
What is the function of the labia majora?
What is the purpose of the clitoris?
What is the purpose of the clitoris?
What is the vagina's role in the female reproductive system?
What is the vagina's role in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the sperm cell?
What is the primary function of the sperm cell?
What is the purpose of respiration?
What is the purpose of respiration?
Why do some sperm cells lose energy during their journey?
Why do some sperm cells lose energy during their journey?
What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?
What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?
How do sperm cells travel to the Fallopian tubes?
How do sperm cells travel to the Fallopian tubes?
What determines the sex of the future baby?
What determines the sex of the future baby?
