29 Questions
What is the primary sex organ in the female reproductive system?
Ovaries
At what age do girls usually begin puberty?
10 - 13 years old
Which hormone is responsible for the regulation of pituitary FSH secretion in women?
Inhibin
What happens to most primary oocytes in the ovaries?
They undergo a process of degeneration called atresia
Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for producing oocyte (oogenesis)?
Ovaries
What are the accessory sex organs in the female reproductive system?
Mammary glands
What is the process of egg production called?
Meiosis
What is the function of the theca in the secondary follicle?
Support and nourishment of the follicle
What is the role of FSH in oogenesis?
Promotes the formation of the primary follicle
What happens during menopause?
Atrophy of the uterus, vagina, and breasts
What is the function of the female accessory glands?
Moistening and lubrication for intercourse
What is the main outcome of meiosis in oogenesis?
Generation of two haploid daughter cells, one becoming the egg
What is the purpose of asymmetric meiotic divisions in oogenesis?
To yield two haploid daughter cells with different fates
What is the primary function of the granulosa cells in follicle development?
Addition of layers to form secondary follicles
What is the main role of the tubular poison gland in female reproductive system?
Storage and release of toxic substances to protect against predators
What is the specific purpose of Dufour's gland in female reproductive system?
Secretion of lubricating fluids for intercourse
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of pituitary FSH secretion in women?
Inhibin
What is the main function of the theca in the secondary follicle?
Production of androgen
What happens to most primary oocytes in the ovaries?
Undergo atresia
What is the purpose of asymmetric meiotic divisions in oogenesis?
Ensuring genetic diversity in ova
What is the role of FSH in oogenesis?
Promotes follicular development
What is the specific purpose of Dufour's gland in the female reproductive system?
Secretion of lubricating fluid
What is the role of the tubular poison gland in the female reproductive system?
Aids in protecting the reproductive system from pathogens
What is the primary function of the granulosa cells in follicle development?
Promotion of egg maturation
What is the main role of the theca in the secondary follicle?
Secretion of estrogen
What happens to most primary oocytes in the ovaries?
Undergo atresia and degenerate
What is the specific purpose of Dufour's gland in the female reproductive system?
Facilitation of sperm transport within the reproductive tract
What happens during menopause?
The menstrual cycle stops due to decreased hormone production
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating pituitary FSH secretion in women?
Estrogen
Test your knowledge about the structure and function of the female reproductive system, including the primary sex organs, accessory sex organs, external genitalia, and mammary glands.
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