Ch. 28 The Female Reproductive System

Place the phases of the menstrual cycle in the order that they occur from day 1 to day 28 of the cycle: secretory phase, menstrual phase, premenstrual phase, proliferative phase

1. menstrual phase 2. proliferative phase 3. secretory phase 4. premenstrual phase

What is the average length of the sexual cycle? A. 4 weeks B. 2 weeks C. 5 weeks D. 1 week E. 3 weeks

A

What occurs during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle? A. the endometrium thickens as the result of fluid accumulation B. the menstrual fluid is discharged from uterus C. the functional layer of the endometrium is rebuilt through mitosis D. the corpus luteum atrophies and progesterone levels drop

A

Which term refers to the flared region at the distal end of the uterine tube? A. infundibulum B. ampulla C. fimbriae D. isthmus

A

___________ ____________ is the follicle that contains a single large, fluid-filled cavity called the antrum. A mound of granulose cells, called the the cumulus oophorus, covers the secondary oocyte and secures it to the follicle wall A. tertiary follicle B. primordial follicle C. secondary follicle D. primary follicle

A

Which are layers of uterine wall? Select all that apply A. myometrium B. ectometrium C. epimetrium D. endometrium E. perimetrium

A, D, E

What is the function of the vaginal rugae? A. distention of the vagina for reception of penis B. contribute to stimulation during intercourse c. production of mucus D. allow dilation of cervix during birth of baby

B

What is the primary role of progesterone? A. triggering menopause B. preparation of uterus for pregnancy C. signaling onset of pubarche D. vaginal metaplasia

B

Which term refers to the membrane that stretches across the vaginal orifice? A. mesovarium B. hymen C. tunica albuginea D. prepuce

B

Which term refers tot he area enclosed by the labia? A. prepuce B. vestibule C. perineum D. pudendum

B

_________ _________ is a primary oocyte surrounded by a layer of flattened epithelial cells A. secondary follicle B. primordial follicle C. tertiary follicle D. mature follicle

B

The female repro tract develops bc of the absence of which 2 hormones? A. aldosterone B. testosterone C. progesterone D. inhibin

B, C

What are the normal components of menstrual fluid? Select all that apply A. follicular fluid B. blood C. serous fluid D. necrotic endometrium

B, C, D

Which structures are affected by vasocongestion during sexual excitement? Select all that apply A. cervix B. labia minora C. labia majora D. clitoris

B, C, D

Identify the hormones secreted by the corpus luteum. Choose 3 answers from the list A. luteinizing hormone B. inhibin C. estradiol D. follicle stimulating hormone E. progesterone

B, C, E

Which phases of the menstrual cycle occur during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle? A. secretory phase B. menstrual phase C. premenstrual phase D. proliferative phase

B, D

A drop in progesterone from the atrophying corpus luteum begins contraction of the spiral arteries in the stratum functionalis during which phase of the menstrual cycle? A. proliferative phase B. menstrual phase C. premenstrual phase D. secretory phase

C

__________ __________ is a secondary oocyte surrounded by two or more layers of granulosa cells A. tertiary follicle B. primordial follicle C. secondary follicle D. primary follicle

C

______________ _____________ is the follicle that undergoes ovulation. It grows to 33 mm in size, and the secondary oocyte and cumulus break away and float freely in the antrum A. tertiary follicle B. primordial follicle C. mature follicle D. secondary follicle

C

During the female sexual response, the vestibule is lubricated by which of the following? Select all that apply A. secretion of the greater urethral glands B. the production of cervical mucus C. secretions of the greater vestibular glands D. the production of vaginal transudate

C, D

The vulva is the general term for which of the following? A. internal female genitalia B. common features of female urinary and repro systems C. the vagina and uterus D. external female genitalia

D

What does the ovarian cycle entail? A. monthly changes to the lining of the uterus B. physiological transitions at the beginning and end of a female's repro life C. monthly changes to the lining of the uterus D. monthly series of events leading to the development of follicle

D

What occurs during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle? A. the endometrium thickens as the result of fluid accumulation B. the corpus luteum atrophies and progesterone levels drop C. the menstrual fluid is discharged from the uterus D. the functional layer of the endometrium is rebuilt

D

Which are a pair of subcutaneous erectile tissues within the labia majora on each side of the vagina? A. labia minora B. paraurethral glands C. vestibular glands D. vestibular bulbs

D

Which factor is responsible for the onset of climacteric in women? A. age B. end of menstruation C. overall nutrition D. number of follicles remaining

D

Which term refers to the progesterone-secreting structure that develops from the follicle following ovulation? A. corpus albicans B. cumulus oophorus C. graafian follicle D. corpus luteum

D

___________ ___________ is a secondary oocyte surrounded by a single layer of cuboidal cells A. tertiary follicle B. primordial follicle C. mature follicle D. primary follicle E. secondary follicle

D

The hormone ________ selectively inhibits FSH secretion, but does not affect LH secretion

inhibin

If pregnancy does not occur, the corpus luteum undergoes the process of ___________ to form the corpus albicans

involution

The proximal end of the uterine tube becomes narrowed. This narrowed region is called the _________ of the uterine tube

isthmus

Breast cancer can be treated by __________, which is the removal of the tumor only, or by ____________ which is the removal of breast tissue

lumpectomy; mastectomy

____________ is the first menstrual period

menarche

___________ is the cessation of the menstrual cycle at the end of a female's repro life

menopause

the ___________ ligament attaches the medial pole of the ovary to the uterus

ovarian

__________ is the appearance of pubic and axillary hair, sebaceous glands, and axillary glands

pubarche

The stage of sexual response during which the uterus falls back into its resting position, the orgasmic platform relaxes, the vagina relaxes, and flush disappears is called __________

resolution

During folliculogenesis, a follicle that accumulated follicular fluid to form large pools in the follicle wall is called a ___________ follicle

tertiary

Within the ovary, eggs develop within encircling structures called __________

follicle

stratified follicular cells surrounding an oocyte are called ___________ cells

granulosa

the __________ is the longest portion of the uterine tube

ampulla

The _________ glands are visible bumps on the colored circular region surrounding the nipple of the breast

areolar

Before a girl is born, most of the primordial oocytes in her ovaries will undergo ________

atresia

The __________ is the innermost layer (the mucosa) of the uterine walls; it is the site of implantation and source of menstrual discharge

endometrium

_________ is the onset of breast development

thelarche

what is the fibrous capsule surrounding the ovary called?

tunica albuginea