Understanding the Female Reproductive System

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What is the primary organ in the female reproductive system where egg cells are produced?

Ovary (correct)

Fallopian tubes

Vagina

Uterus

What is the function of the uterine tubes in the female reproductive system?

To produce hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle

To transport the ovulated egg from the ovary to the uterus (correct)

To transport sperm from the vagina to the uterus

To secrete viscous fluids that facilitate fertilization

What is the approximate percentage of sperm that travel up each fallopian tube?

50% (correct)

75%

90%

25%

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

In the fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?

To allow the baby to develop and be born Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for females who release multiple eggs at ovulation?

multi-ovulators Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the single cell that results from fertilization?

Zygote Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the fertilized egg to travel to the uterus and implant?

5 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mammary glands in the female system?

Milk production for the baby Signup and view all the answers

What are the glands in the female system that produce viscous mucousy fluids for lubrication during sexual intercourse?

Greater vestibular glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the female external anatomy?

Vulva Signup and view all the answers

What is the area superior to the labial folds in the pubic region?

Mons pubis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inner labial folds?

Labia minora Signup and view all the answers

What is the analogous part in the female reproductive system to the glands penis in the male?

Clitoris Signup and view all the answers

What is the average length of a female reproductive cycle?

28 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the development of the egg in the ovary?

Oogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the vagina in the female reproductive system?

To receive sperm from the male during sexual intercourse Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sperm cells that swim up the fallopian tube without the ovulated egg?

They are on a dead end road and do not find the egg Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the secondary sexual organs in the female reproductive system?

To allow sperm to reach the egg and facilitate fertilization Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the ovulation process in multi-ovulators?

They ovulate multiple egg cells simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Where do sperm cells typically fertilize the egg in the female reproductive system?

In the fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?

To develop and support the fetus during pregnancy and aid in childbirth Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the fertilized egg after it travels down the tube?

It divides into multiple cells and implants on the inside of the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the labia majora?

To protect the vaginal opening Signup and view all the answers

What is similar between the clitoris and the glands penis?

Their tissue structure Signup and view all the answers

Where do the vestibular glands produce mucous fluids?

In the vestibule around the vaginal opening Signup and view all the answers

What occurs cyclically in the ovary of a non-pregnant female?

Developmental changes for egg development and ovulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the mammary glands in the female system?

To produce milk for the baby Signup and view all the answers

What is the mons pubis?

A fat pad located near the labial folds Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the zygote after fertilization?

It divides into multiple cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the periurethral glands in the female system?

To produce viscous mucous fluids for lubrication Signup and view all the answers

What is the average length of the female reproductive cycle?