A&P 2 female Rep System

Question 1

what is the female gonad?

Answer 1

ovary

Question 2

what does the female gonad produce?

Answer 2

gamete (ova/ovum)

Question 3

what does the ovary secrete?

Answer 3

estrogen and progesterone

Question 4

what are the accessory organs?

Answer 4

uterine tube(Fallopian tubes)
uterus
vagina

Question 5

what are accessory organs responsible for?

Answer 5

1. place for fertilization to occur
2. an environment for detailed development
3. nourishment for the newborn

Question 6

what is the external genitalia?

Answer 6

labia majora, labia minora, vestibule, vaginal orfice, and clitoris

Question 7

what is the function of mammary glands?

Answer 7

produce milk

Question 8

what receives the fertilized ovum?

Answer 8

uterus

Question 9

what is the muscular tube-shaped organ?

Answer 9

vagina

Question 10

what receives penis and semen?

Answer 10

vagina

Question 11

what protects the vaginal orifice?

Answer 11

Labia

Question 12

what produces sexual sensations?

Answer 12

clitoris

Question 13

what is the inferior portion of the uterus that opens to the vagina?

Answer 13

cervix

Question 14

what receives the ovum?

Answer 14

fallopian/uterine tube

Question 15

what is the site of fertilization?

Answer 15

uterine/fallopian tube

Question 16

what transports fertilized ovum to the uterus?

Answer 16

uterine/fallopian tube

Question 17

what process produces the ova?

Answer 17

oogenesis

Question 18

what are estrogen and progesterone secreted by?

Answer 18

Follicle cells and corpus luteum

Question 19

what are the steps in the ovarian cycle?

Answer 19

1.primordial follicles
2. primary follicle
3. secondary follicle
4. tertiary follicle
5. ovulation
6. corpus lutetium
7. corpus albicans

Question 20

what does the primordial follicle contain?

Answer 20

primary oocyte

Question 21

what is in a cluster called an egg nest?

Answer 21

primordial follicles

Question 22

when is the primary oocyte suspended?

Answer 22

Meiosis I

Question 23

what are the cells around oocyte?

Answer 23

granulosa cells

Question 24

what forms the outer most layer of the follicle?

Answer 24

thecal cells

Question 25

what secretes estrogen in the primary follicle?

Answer 25

granulosa and thecal cells

Question 26

what is the zona pellucida?

Answer 26

clear region around oocyte

Question 27

during the secondary follicle, what happens?

Answer 27

wall of follicle becomes thicker

Question 28

what is the tertiary follicle also called?

Answer 28

Graafian follicle

Question 29

what does the tertiary follicle do?

Answer 29

releases secondary oocyte at ovulation

Question 30

what happens during ovulation?

Answer 30

secondary oocyte and corona radiate expelled into pelvic cavity enter uterine tube secondary oocyte will complete meiosis II if fertilized

Question 31

what is the tunica albuginea?

Answer 31

dense connective tissue underlying germinal epithelium

Question 32

what is the outer covering of the ovary?

Answer 32

germinal epithelium

Question 33

What is secreted in the corpus luteum in the ovarian cycle?

Answer 33

primary progesterone a lesser amount of estrogen

Question 34

what is scar tissue?

Answer 34

corpus albicans

Question 35

what is the finger-like extension?

Answer 35

fimbriae

Question 36

what serves to catch released ovum and direct it into uterine tube?

Answer 36

fimbriae

Question 37

what does the suspensory ligament contain?

Answer 37

blood vessels to ovary

Question 38

what is infundibulum?

Answer 38

open lateral ends of uterine tube

Question 39

what is the inner lining of the uterus?

Answer 39

endometrium

Question 40

what is the myometrium?

Answer 40

a thick middle layer of the uterus consists of smooth muscle

Question 41

what is the outer covering of the uterus?

Answer 41

perimetrium

Question 42

what is the 1st menstrual flow called?

Answer 42

menarche

Question 43

what is the uterine cycle consist of?

Answer 43

menses proliferative phase secretory phase

Question 44

what are days 1-5 in the uterine cycle?

Answer 44

menses

Question 45

what is triggered by a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels?

Answer 45

menses

Question 46

what are days 6-14 in uterine cycle?

Answer 46

proliferative phase

Question 47

what are days 15-28 in the uterine cycle?

Answer 47

secretory phase

Question 48

what happens in the proliferative phase?

Answer 48

functional layer rebuilds uterine gland enlarge

Question 49

what is triggered by rising levels of estrogen?

Answer 49

proliferative phase

Question 50

when does the endometrium prepare for the implantation of an embryo?

Answer 50

secretory phase

Question 51

what is triggered by rising levels of progesterone?

Answer 51

secretory phase

Question 52

what does the vestibule house?

Answer 52

vaginal orifice ,external urethral meatus, and clitoris

Question 53

what is the process of producing milk called?

Answer 53

lactation

Question 54

what is an areola?

Answer 54

area of reddish-brown skin around nipple

Question 55

what does each lobule consist of?

Answer 55

secretory alveoli to produce milk

Question 56

what is abstinence?

Answer 56

avoiding sex

Question 57

what is rhythm method?

Answer 57

Refraining from sexual intercourse during the time around ovulation

Question 58

what is coitus interrupts?

Answer 58

The withdrawal of the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation.

Question 59

Diaphragm with spermicide

Answer 59

A rubber dome-shaped covering that is placed over the cervix.

Question 60

what does a Diaphragm with spermicide prevent?

Answer 60

Prevents sperm in the vagina from entering the uterus.

Question 61

what is a vasectomy?

Answer 61

An outpatient procedure during which a small section of each ductus (vas) deferens is removed through a small incision in the scrotum.

Question 62

A major surgical procedure during which a small section of each uterine tube is surgically removed and the cut ends are tied off is called?

Answer 62

tubal ligation

Question 63

The vestibule is an open space created by the:

Answer 63

labia minora

Question 64

During pregnancy, high levels of _____ stimulate the hypothalamus to secrete PIH.

Answer 64

estrogen