Female Reproductive System Structure and Function
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What is the primary sex organ in the female reproductive system?

  • Fallopian tubes
  • Ovaries (correct)
  • Cervix
  • Uterus

At what age do girls usually begin puberty?

  • 8 - 10 years old
  • 10 - 13 years old (correct)
  • 13 - 16 years old
  • 5 - 8 years old

Which hormone is responsible for the regulation of pituitary FSH secretion in women?

  • Progesterone
  • Inhibin (correct)
  • Estrogens
  • Androgen

What happens to most primary oocytes in the ovaries?

<p>They undergo a process of degeneration called atresia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for producing oocyte (oogenesis)?

<p>Ovaries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the accessory sex organs in the female reproductive system?

<p>Mammary glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of egg production called?

<p>Meiosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the theca in the secondary follicle?

<p>Support and nourishment of the follicle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of FSH in oogenesis?

<p>Promotes the formation of the primary follicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during menopause?

<p>Atrophy of the uterus, vagina, and breasts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the female accessory glands?

<p>Moistening and lubrication for intercourse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of meiosis in oogenesis?

<p>Generation of two haploid daughter cells, one becoming the egg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asymmetric meiotic divisions in oogenesis?

<p>To yield two haploid daughter cells with different fates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the granulosa cells in follicle development?

<p>Addition of layers to form secondary follicles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the tubular poison gland in female reproductive system?

<p>Storage and release of toxic substances to protect against predators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific purpose of Dufour's gland in female reproductive system?

<p>Secretion of lubricating fluids for intercourse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of pituitary FSH secretion in women?

<p>Inhibin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the theca in the secondary follicle?

<p>Production of androgen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to most primary oocytes in the ovaries?

<p>Undergo atresia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asymmetric meiotic divisions in oogenesis?

<p>Ensuring genetic diversity in ova (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of FSH in oogenesis?

<p>Promotes follicular development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific purpose of Dufour's gland in the female reproductive system?

<p>Secretion of lubricating fluid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the tubular poison gland in the female reproductive system?

<p>Aids in protecting the reproductive system from pathogens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the granulosa cells in follicle development?

<p>Promotion of egg maturation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the theca in the secondary follicle?

<p>Secretion of estrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to most primary oocytes in the ovaries?

<p>Undergo atresia and degenerate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific purpose of Dufour's gland in the female reproductive system?

<p>Facilitation of sperm transport within the reproductive tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during menopause?

<p>The menstrual cycle stops due to decreased hormone production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating pituitary FSH secretion in women?

<p>Estrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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