Human Biology Female Reproductive Quiz

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Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the vagina?

Serving as a passage for sperm during ejaculation (correct)

Carrying menstrual flow outside the body

Acting as a birth canal during labor

Receiving the male penis during sexual intercourse

What role do the fimbriae play in the female reproductive system?

They carry the oocyte through the uterine tube. (correct)

They produce hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle.

They assist in the fertilization of the egg.

They provide structural support to the uterine tube.

What is the primary purpose of the labia majora?

To enclose and protect the vaginal and urethral openings (correct)

To release hormones related to the menstrual cycle

To aid in childbirth by stretching during delivery

To provide lubrication during sexual intercourse

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

In the uterine tube Signup and view all the answers

What is contained within the acrosome of a sperm cell?

Enzymes for penetrating the female egg Signup and view all the answers

What role does hCG play in the maintenance of the corpus luteum?

It stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone. Signup and view all the answers

Which structure provides nutrients to the developing fetus while also removing wastes?

The placenta Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of development is the implantation of the blastocyst completed?

By the fourteenth day after ovulation Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the decidua is directly beneath the implanted ovum?

Decidua basalis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of progesterone during early pregnancy?

To suppress uterine contractions Signup and view all the answers

How does the placenta contribute to the fetal lungs?

It directly supplies oxygen to the fetal lungs. Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurs in the placenta between the second and third month of pregnancy?

It takes over the role of progesterone and estrogen production. Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated weight of the placenta at term?

400-600 grams Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily produced by the corpus luteum?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the process of sperm capacitation?

Enzymes are released from the acrosome Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms after fertilization and is described as a fertilized ovum?

Zygote Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sperm's midpiece?

To provide energy for movement Signup and view all the answers

During which phase does the mature egg get released from the follicle?

Ovulation Phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the trophoblast in embryonic development?

To provide attachment to the uterine wall Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the acrosome in sperm?

It contains enzymes that aid egg penetration Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur?

It degrades and menstruation begins Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'multigravida' refer to?

A woman who has been pregnant more than once Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes 'nulligravida'?

It represents a woman who has experienced no pregnancies Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected date of confinement (EDC) calculated for a primigravida?

Date of Quickening + 4 months and 20 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the gestational age at which the uterus typically first becomes palpable?

12 to 14 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Indicate the correct order of calculations for using Naegele's Rule based on the last menstrual period (LMP) for dates from April to December.

Subtract 3 months, add 7 days, add 1 year Signup and view all the answers

What classification is used for diagnosing pregnancy based on physical and hormonal changes?

Presumptive, probable, and positive Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter reflects the number of pregnancies a woman has carried to term?

Para Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a newborn born before 37 weeks of gestation?

Preterm Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of relaxin on the cervix during pregnancy?

Softens the cervix and collagen of joints Signup and view all the answers

What changes occur in the size of the uterus during pregnancy?

Increases in weight, length, depth, and width Signup and view all the answers

What cardiovascular change is expected during the second trimester of pregnancy?

Transient murmurs may occur Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily associated with sodium retention in pregnancy?

Aldosterone Signup and view all the answers

Which sign indicates increased vascularity leading to a bluish discoloration in pregnancy?

Chadwick’s sign Signup and view all the answers

What notable change occurs to the ovaries during pregnancy?

Persisting corpus luteum in early pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Braxton Hicks contractions during pregnancy?

To help maintain uterine tone Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition of amenorrhea in relation to pregnancy?

Menstrual cycle stops during pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the vagina?

What role do the fimbriae play in the female reproductive system?

What is the primary purpose of the labia majora?

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

What is contained within the acrosome of a sperm cell?

What role does hCG play in the maintenance of the corpus luteum?

Which structure provides nutrients to the developing fetus while also removing wastes?

At what stage of development is the implantation of the blastocyst completed?

Which layer of the decidua is directly beneath the implanted ovum?

What is the primary function of progesterone during early pregnancy?

How does the placenta contribute to the fetal lungs?

What significant change occurs in the placenta between the second and third month of pregnancy?

What is the estimated weight of the placenta at term?

What is primarily produced by the corpus luteum?

What occurs during the process of sperm capacitation?

Which structure forms after fertilization and is described as a fertilized ovum?

What is the primary function of the sperm's midpiece?

During which phase does the mature egg get released from the follicle?

What is the role of the trophoblast in embryonic development?

What is the significance of the acrosome in sperm?

What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur?

What does the term 'multigravida' refer to?

Which statement accurately describes 'nulligravida'?

What is the expected date of confinement (EDC) calculated for a primigravida?

What is the gestational age at which the uterus typically first becomes palpable?

Indicate the correct order of calculations for using Naegele's Rule based on the last menstrual period (LMP) for dates from April to December.

What classification is used for diagnosing pregnancy based on physical and hormonal changes?

Which parameter reflects the number of pregnancies a woman has carried to term?

What is the term for a newborn born before 37 weeks of gestation?

What is the effect of relaxin on the cervix during pregnancy?

What changes occur in the size of the uterus during pregnancy?

What cardiovascular change is expected during the second trimester of pregnancy?

Which hormone is primarily associated with sodium retention in pregnancy?

Which sign indicates increased vascularity leading to a bluish discoloration in pregnancy?

What notable change occurs to the ovaries during pregnancy?

What is the primary purpose of Braxton Hicks contractions during pregnancy?

What is the condition of amenorrhea in relation to pregnancy?

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