30 Questions
Which one of these is a function of the female reproductive system?
Serves as birth canal
What is the average length of the accordion-like tube in the female reproductive system?
3-4 inches
When does puberty typically occur in girls?
Between 11-14 years
What causes the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
Production of estrogen & progesterone
What is the stage at which a girl enters puberty?
Menarche
What is the function of the external genitalia (vulva) in the female reproductive system?
Receives penis and semen
What is the function of the internal genital organs in the female reproductive system?
Expels blood and fluid from area of congestion
What is the purpose of the resolution phase in the sexual response cycle?
Returns genital organs to an unaroused state
What initiates the release of FSH and LH in the female reproductive system?
Pituitary gland
What is the average number of contractions during the resolution phase in the sexual response cycle?
8 to 15 contractions
Which symptoms are more common in nulliparous women and women who are not having intercourse?
Painful abdominal cramping
What can cause a woman to become anemic from excessive bleeding for an extended period of time?
All of the above
What is menorrhagia?
Excessive bleeding during a menstrual period
When does postmenopausal occur?
After the final menses
What is perimenopausal?
The period during menopausal changes occur
What is the recommended care for female reproductive organs?
Wash outer genitalia regularly and thoroughly
Which symptoms may occur in clients on oral contraceptive drugs?
Spotting at the time of ovulation
What is the purpose of routine gynecological examinations?
To detect any possible abnormalities
Which symptoms are normal in some adolescence during ovulation?
Spotting at the time of ovulation
What can cause mid-cycle spotting?
All of the above
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
Follicular phase
Which hormone inhibits the release of LH from the pituitary gland during the luteal phase?
Progesterone
What is the average duration of the menstrual flow?
2-7 days
Which four hormones control the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen, Progesterone, Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What is the average age of onset for menstruation?
12-13 years
What is the function of the corpus luteum?
Secrete progesterone
What are the signs of ovulation?
Increase in body temperature, changes in cervical mucus, cervix softens
What is the shortest stage in the menstrual cycle?
Menstrual phase
What is the color of menstrual flow?
Dark red
What structures are involved in the physiology of the menstrual cycle?
Hypothalamus, Ovaries, Pituitary glands, and Uterus
Test your knowledge on the female reproductive system and its various disorders. Learn about hormonal control, the menstrual cycle, and the sexual response cycle. Explore the internal and external genital organs, and gain an understanding of common reproductive system disorders.
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