24 Questions
What are the primary female reproductive organs?
Ovaries
Why are eggs considered precious in the female reproductive system?
They are released only one or two every month
Where does fertilization by a sperm usually take place?
Upper third of the oviduct
What happens to an unfertilized egg in the female reproductive system?
It degenerates and is either reabsorbed or discharged during menstruation
What are the fingerlike projections at the open end of the oviduct called?
Fimbriae
What is the function of the female sex steroid hormone estrogen?
Regulating the menstrual cycle
What is the function of the oviduct in the female reproductive system?
Transporting the oocyte to the uterus
Where does a fertilized egg attach in the female reproductive system?
Endometrium
What is the name of the immature eggs released by the ovaries?
Oocytes
Which organ provides nourishment to the developing fetus and facilitates waste removal and gas exchange?
Placenta
What is the function of the myometrium during pregnancy?
It stretches to accommodate the growing fetus
What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
Supporting the developing fetus
What are the female sex steroid hormones secreted by the ovaries?
Estrogen and progesterone
What is the narrow part of the uterus that extends slightly into the vagina called?
Cervix
What is the vagina also known as?
Birth canal
How long does it take for an unfertilized egg to move from the oviduct to the uterus?
3–4 days
What is the name of the open end of the oviduct?
Fallopian tube
What is the function of the clitoris in the female sexual response?
Important in the female sexual response
What lies between the clitoris and the vaginal opening?
Urethral opening
What is the function of the mammary glands in females?
Produce milk
What stimulates lactation in females late in pregnancy?
Prolactin
What is the main component of human breasts?
Adipose tissue
What causes the nipple to become erect in response to sexual stimulation, cold temperatures, or nursing?
Contraction of smooth muscles
What is the function of the areola in the female reproductive system?
Surrounds the nipple
Test your knowledge of the female reproductive system with this quiz. Explore how the system evolved to perform various functions and the significance of the monthly cycle in preparing for fertilization. Delve into the unique characteristics of the female reproductive system and its role in the process of reproduction.
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