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What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
- To regulate the thickness of the cervical mucus.
- To provide a protective environment for the fetus during pregnancy.
- To produce and release eggs, and secrete hormones. (correct)
- To facilitate fertilization.
Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
- In the fallopian tubes. (correct)
- Within the ovaries.
- In the uterus.
- Within the cervix.
Which layer of the uterus is responsible for implantation of a fertilized egg or is sloughed off during menstruation?
Which layer of the uterus is responsible for implantation of a fertilized egg or is sloughed off during menstruation?
- Cervix
- Endometrium (correct)
- Perimetrium
- Myometrium
What is the role of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
What is the role of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
How does the Spinnbarkeit method relate to cervical mucus and fertility?
How does the Spinnbarkeit method relate to cervical mucus and fertility?
Which of the following structures is most directly involved in female sexual excitement and orgasm?
Which of the following structures is most directly involved in female sexual excitement and orgasm?
What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes?
What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes?
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?
Which structure is a pear-shaped muscular organ that expands during pregnancy to accommodate the developing fetus?
Which structure is a pear-shaped muscular organ that expands during pregnancy to accommodate the developing fetus?
What is the primary characteristic of the labia minora?
What is the primary characteristic of the labia minora?
If the cervical mucus is thick and sparse, how might this affect fertility?
If the cervical mucus is thick and sparse, how might this affect fertility?
Which of the following lists the layers of the uterus from innermost to outermost?
Which of the following lists the layers of the uterus from innermost to outermost?
What is the main function of the labia majora?
What is the main function of the labia majora?
The Mons pubis is characterized as which of the following?
The Mons pubis is characterized as which of the following?
If a woman is using the Spinnbarkeit method to track her fertility, what characteristic of cervical mucus would indicate that she is most fertile?
If a woman is using the Spinnbarkeit method to track her fertility, what characteristic of cervical mucus would indicate that she is most fertile?
Which part of the female reproductive system contains the other?
Which part of the female reproductive system contains the other?
Which best describes the myometrium?
Which best describes the myometrium?
How does the endometrium respond to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle?
How does the endometrium respond to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle?
What is the length range of a fallopian tube?
What is the length range of a fallopian tube?
Which is the perimetrium?
Which is the perimetrium?
Flashcards
Mons pubis
Mons pubis
V-shaped area covered with pubic hair.
Labia majora
Labia majora
Two larger, fleshy folds of skin extending from the mons pubis to the perineum.
Labia minora
Labia minora
Two smaller, thinner folds of skin, richly innervated and sensitive.
Clitoris
Clitoris
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Ovaries
Ovaries
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Fallopian tubes
Fallopian tubes
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Uterus
Uterus
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Uterus function
Uterus function
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Cervix
Cervix
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Cervical mucus (fertile)
Cervical mucus (fertile)
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Cervical mucus (infertile)
Cervical mucus (infertile)
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Perimetrium
Perimetrium
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Myometrium
Myometrium
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Endometrium
Endometrium
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Study Notes
- Mons pubis refers to the V-shaped area covered with pubic hair.
- Labia majora, or "greater lips," are two large, fleshy folds of skin.
- These extend from the mons pubis to the perineum.
- Labia minora, known as "lesser lips," are two smaller, thinner folds.
- These are richly innervated and sensitive.
- The clitoris is a small, pea-shaped structure.
- It plays an important role in sexual excitement and female orgasm.
Major Internal Female Reproductive Organs
- Includes 2 ovaries, 2 fallopian tubes, the uterus, and the cervix.
Ovaries
- Produce eggs (ova).
- Produce hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone.
Fallopian Tubes
- Stretch from the ovary to the uterus.
- Measure 8-13 cm in length.
- Fertilization of the egg takes place here.
Uterus
- Pear-shaped muscular organ that expands during pregnancy.
- If pregnancy occurs, the fertilized egg implants in the uterus.
- If pregnancy does not occur, the uterine lining sloughs off and is expelled as menstrual flow.
- Consists of 3 layers: endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium.
Cervix
- The lower portion, or neck, of the uterus.
- It is lined with mucus, known as cervical mucus.
Spinnbarkeit Method
- When the mucus is thin and slippery, it offers a friendly environment to sperm.
- When the mucus is thick and sparse, it hinders sperm from reaching the fallopian tubes.
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