Female reproductive system
endometrium
After an egg is fertilized, it will implant in the __________ for further development.
corpus luteum
After an egg is ovulated, the remaining follicular mass is called a __________.
implantation
After fertilisation the zygote increases in size and travels down the Fallopian tube to become embedded in the walls of the womb.This process is known as
Vagina
Also called the birth canal, this is a muscular passageway from the cervix to the outside of the female's body:
Vulva
The fleshy outer part of the female reproductive system where the opening to the vagina is located:
Ovulation
The hormones FSH and LH are involed in oogenesis in women. When LH surges in the ovarian cycle, what event will result?
stratum functionalis
During menstruation a portion of the endometrial lining is shed. Which of the following layers of the endometrium is involved in the "shedding" process?
Ovaries
Eggs are produced in the
puberty
The period during which a girl sexually matures is called
Menstruation
The shedding of the lining of the uterus along with some blood once a month. Also called a monthly period
Ovum
The tiny female sex cell that unites with male sperm to form a zygote or fertilized egg.
Ovary/ovaries
These are the major female sex organs that produce ova or eggs.
Fallopian tube
This carries the egg to the uterus.
Fallopian tube
This connects the ovary to the uterus.
The lining of the uterus remains in place in preparation for the possible arrival of an early embryo
This occurs between days 16 to 28 of the menstrual cycle
Shedding of the lining of the uterus
This occurs on days 1 to 5 of the menstrual cycle.
Ovulation
This usually occurs between days 13 and 15 of the menstrual cycle.
Menopause
When menstruation ends in middle age:
oxytocin
When the myoepithelial cells contract, milk is forced from the alveoli to the nipple. Which of the following hormones causes the myoepithelial cells to contract?
corpus luteum; progesterone
Whenever an egg is ovulated, the body will prepare the endometrial lining for implantation just in case the egg is fertilized. In order to prepare for potential pregnancy, the __________ releases __________.
Ovaries
Where in the female reproductive system will you find thousands of eggs?
fallopian tube
Where in their female reproductive system is fertilisation most likely to take place
progesterone
Which of the following hormones is involved in the development of the mammary glands and ducts, thus preparing the body for pregnancy?
suspensory
Which of the following ligaments anchors the ovary to the pelvic wall?
ovarian
Which of the following ligaments assists in anchoring the uterus in position?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
the presence of which of the following hormones can determine if a woman is two weeks pregnant?
1 mammary gland
Each breast consists of __________.
Corpus luteum
Progesterone is primarily secreted by
between day 1 and 5
when does menstruation take place?
Uterus
A sac-shaped like an upside-down pear with a thick lining and muscles in the pelvic area where a fertilized egg or zygote comes to grow into a baby. Also called the womb:
Ovaries
An environmental toxin has been found to directly disrupt normal gamete production in women. What tissue or organ is the toxin likely localizing to?
Cervix
The opening to the uterus:
between puberty and menopause
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the growth of a follicle in the ovary, a process that occurs __________.
Days 11 to 14
In a typical menstrual cycle of 28 days, what is the most likely fertile period?
9 and 13 years
In girls puberty usually takes place between
having a period
Menstruation is a term used for
ampulla of the uterine tube
Successful fertilization of the egg normally occurs in the __________.
ovarian
The __________ ligament anchors the ovary to the uterine wall.
ovarian
The development of the corpus luteum occurs during the __________ cycle.
Ovaries
The eggs are produced in
