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
