Chapter 31 Female Reproductive System and Pregnancy

When in the uterine cycle are progesterone levels the highest? During the secretory phase During the menstrual phase During the proliferative phase At ovulation

During the secretory phase

Ovulation is stimulated by which hormone? Progesterone FSH Estrogen LH

LH

Which of the following structures in the female is (are) homologous to the scrotum? Labia minora Mons pubis Vagina Labia majora

Labia majora

During part of the normal menstrual cycle, when the levels of progesterone and estrogen decrease, what will occur? Menopause Ovulation Amenorrhea Menstruation

Menstruation

Which structure has fimbriae? Ovary Vulva Uterus Uterine tubes

Uterine tubes

Which of the following has a very acidic pH? Vagina Ejaculatory duct Ductus deferens Uterus

Vagina

The areola is an area found on the ________. uterus ovary penis breast

breast

After ovulation, estrogen and progesterone are secreted by the ________. placenta corpus albicans corpus luteum endometrium

corpus luteum

The superior portion of the uterus is called the ________. cervix fundus ampulla isthmus

fundus

Fertilization typically occurs in the ________. uterine tube uterus ovary vagina

uterine tube