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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ovaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the process of egg production called?

    <p>Meiosis</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of FSH in oogenesis?

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

    What happens during menopause?

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

    What is the function of the female accessory glands?

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

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

    <p>Inhibin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What happens to most primary oocytes in the ovaries?

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

    What is the purpose of asymmetric meiotic divisions in oogenesis?

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

    What is the role of FSH in oogenesis?

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

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

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

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

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

    What happens to most primary oocytes in the ovaries?

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

    What happens during menopause?

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

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

    <p>Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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