Female and Male Anatomy

Question 1

Muscular Tissue that separates the vagina and anus

Answer 1

Perineum

Question 2

Fatty layer of tissue over the pubic symphysis. Serves as a cushion to protect during intercourse

Answer 2

Mons Pubis

Question 3

Main Organs of the Female Reproductive System

Answer 3

• Ovaries
• Uterine tubes
• Uterus
• Vagina
• External Genitalia

Question 4

Accessory Organs of the Female Reproductive System

Answer 4

• Mammary Glands
• Small accessory glands

Question 5

External Genitalia

Answer 5

• Perineum
• Mons Pubis
• Labia
• Vestibule
• Clitoris

Question 6

Protects vagina and urethra

Answer 6

Labia

Question 7

Protected by labia minora, contains the urethral opening and the vaginal orifice

Answer 7

Vestibule

Question 8

Erectile tissue, highly innervated and vascular

Answer 8

Clitoris

Question 9

Hymen completely covers the vaginal orifice. Can be caused by sexual abuse

Answer 9

Imperforate Hymen

Question 10

Internal Genitalia

Answer 10

• Vagina
• Uterus
• Cervix
• Fallopian tubes
• Ovaries

Question 11

Elastic canal of smooth muscle (9-10 cm in length) that connects the external genitalia to the uterus (cervix)

Answer 11

Vagina

Question 12

3 Functions of the Vagina

Answer 12

1. Female organ of copulation, receiving the penis during intercourse
2. Birth canal
3. Outlet for menstrual blood

Question 13

Primary site of fetal development

Answer 13

Uterus

Question 14

Parts of the Uterus

Answer 14

1. Fundus (top)
2. Body (middle)
3. Cervix (bottom)

Question 15

3 Layers of the Uterus

Answer 15

1. Endometrium
2. Myometrium
3. Perimetrium

Question 16

Narrowest portion of the uterus, 2.5 cm long and dilates to 10 cm during labour

Answer 16

Cervix

Question 17

Where does fertilization usually occur?

Answer 17

In the distal third of the fallopian tube

Question 18

3 Functions of Ovaries

Answer 18

1. Releases estrogen and progesterone in response to anterior pituitary gland and stimulating the FSH and LH
2. Development and release of egg
3. Secretion of inhibin

Question 19

Provides nourishment for developing infant

Answer 19

Mammary Gland

Question 20

Milk production

Answer 20

Lactation

Question 21

Bands of connective tissue supporting mammary glands

Answer 21

Suspensory Ligaments

Question 22

Mammary Gland Organization

Answer 22

Lobes –> Lobules –> Lactiferous duct –> Lactiferous sinus –> Nipple

Question 22

Where sperm cells from testes are stored

Answer 22

Epididymis

Question 22

Produce hormones responsible for sexual maturation and sperm cells

Answer 22

Testes

Question 23

Duct that carries sperm to the urethra for ejaculation

Answer 23

Vas Deferans

Question 24

Source of fluid that combines with sperm to form semen

Answer 24

Prostate Glands

Question 25

60% of semen volume

Answer 25

Seminal Glands (vesicles)

Question 26

Located at the base of penis

Answer 26

Bulbo-Urethral Gland

Question 27

Pathway of Sperm

Answer 27

Spermatozoa --> Testes --> Epididymis --> Vas deferens --> Ejaculatory ducts --> Urethra

Question 28

Sperm leaving the testes are physically mature but immobile, to become mobile and fully functional, they must undergo what process?

Answer 28

Capacitation