female reproductive

The ________ ligaments extend from the base of the uterus and vagina to the lateral walls of the pelvis

cardinal

The Pap smear looks for abnormal cytology of the

cervix

The inferior one-third portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is the

cervix

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term endometrium?

consists of a functional zone and a basilar zone of epithelium

The painful condition that develops because epithelial tissue from the uterus is present in the peritoneal cavity is

endometriosis.

The ________ is the inner lining of the uterus

endometrium

The broad ligament is a(n)

extensive mesentery that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus.

The ________ is an elastic epithelial layer between the vagina and vestibule, which, if present, is often torn during first intercourse

hymen

Which region of the uterine tube captures the ovum?

infundibulum

The portion of the uterine tube that ends in fingerlike fimbriae is the

infundibulum.

Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of the reproductive cancers because it

is usually not diagnosed early.

Fatty folds of skin that encircle and partially conceal the labia minora and vestibule are the

labia majora.

The round ligaments extend from the

lateral margins of the uterus, through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia

The uterine phase that develops because of a fall in progesterone levels is the

menstrual phase.

The pad of adipose tissue covering the pubic symphysis is the

mons pubis.

The thick muscular layer of the uterus is the

myometrium

What is the thickest portion of the uterine wall?

myometrium

The principal hormone secreted by the corpus luteum is

progesterone

The fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis is called the

suspensory ligament

During the menstrual phase

the old functional layer is sloughed off

Which of the following statements concerning the vagina is false?

It loses a portion of its lining during menses.

The average length of the menstrual cycle is ________ days.

28

The segment of the uterine tube where fertilization commonly occurs is the

boundary between the ampulla and isthmus.

The vagina is

a muscular tube extending between the uterus and the external genitalia

The pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple is the

areola.

A rise in the blood levels of follicle-stimulating hormone at the beginning of the ovarian cycle is responsible for

follicle maturation

During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, the

functional zone of the endometrium is restored

The ________ is the rounded portion of the uterine body superior to the attachment of the uterine tubes.

fundus

The glands that produce mucus used as a lubricant during sexual intercourse are ________ glands.

greater vestibular

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term uterine tube?

has ciliated epithelium

The ducts of the mammary glands open to the body surface through a

nipple.

The ________ ligament extends from the uterus, near the attachment of the uterine tube, to the medial surface of the ovary.

ovarian

The surge in luteinizing hormone that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers

ovulation.

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term myometrium?

thick layer of smooth muscle cells

Dense connective tissue that covers the ovary is called the

tunica albuginea.

The organ that transports the ovum to the uterus is the

uterine (Fallopian) tube.

The organ that provides mechanical protection and nutritional support for the developing embryo is the

uterus

The vulva includes all of the following except the

vagina

The ________ is the region of the vagina that surrounds the cervix.

vaginal fornix

An inflammation of the vaginal canal caused by fungi, bacteria, or parasites is called

vaginitis.

The space bounded by the labia minora is the

vestibule