The Female Reproductive System and Mammary Glands Quiz
10 Questions
6 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which muscles lie beneath the mammary glands?

  • Pectoralis minor and latissimus dorsi
  • Trapezius and deltoid
  • Pectoralis major and serratus anterior (correct)
  • Biceps brachii and triceps brachii

    • What are the milk-secreting cells in the mammary glands called?

  • Granulosa cells
  • Lobules
  • Alveoli (correct)
  • Corpus luteum

    • What are the essential functions of the mammary glands?

  • Change of the endometrium to receive a fertilized ovum
  • Maturation of the oocyte and release of the ovum
  • Production of estrogen and progesterone
  • Synthesis of milk and secretion and ejection of milk (correct)

    • Which muscles are the mammary glands located over?

    <p>Pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the synthesis and secretion of milk by the mammary glands?

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

    What are the clusters of milk-secreting cells within the breasts called?

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

    What is the term for the stages of ovum maturation in the female reproductive cycle?

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

    What stimulates the growth of a tertiary follicle during folliculogenesis?

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

    What happens to the follicle once it is mature during folliculogenesis?

    <p>It releases the oocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the cells remaining in the follicle develop into during folliculogenesis?

    <p>Corpus luteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mammary Glands

    • The pectoralis major muscle lies beneath the mammary glands.
    • The milk-secreting cells in the mammary glands are called alveolar cells or lactiferous cells.
    • The essential functions of the mammary glands are milk synthesis, secretion, and ejection.

    Location and Structure

    • The mammary glands are located over the pectoralis major muscle.

    Lactation

    • The term for the synthesis and secretion of milk by the mammary glands is lactation.

    Breast Structure

    • The clusters of milk-secreting cells within the breasts are called alveoli.

    Female Reproductive Cycle

    • The term for the stages of ovum maturation in the female reproductive cycle is folliculogenesis.
    • The growth of a tertiary follicle during folliculogenesis is stimulated by gonadotropins (hormones released by the pituitary gland).
    • Once mature, the follicle ruptures, releasing an ovum (egg) during folliculogenesis.
    • The cells remaining in the follicle develop into the corpus luteum during folliculogenesis.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge of the female reproductive system and the essential functions of the mammary glands in this quiz. Explore the synthesis, secretion, and ejection of milk, and learn about the anatomy and physiology of these important structures.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser