Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Ovary

Answer 1

organ that produces eggs

Question 2

Name the 2 tissues that cover the outside of the ovary

Answer 2

1. Germinal Epithelium: outer layer
2. Tunica Albuginea: inner layer

Question 3

Uterine Tubes

Answer 3

transports secondary oocytes (immature eggs) from the ovaries to the uterus
-fertilization occurs here

Question 4

Name what the uterine tube walls consist of

Answer 4

1. Serosa: outside of uterine tube
2. Middle Muscularis: 2 layers of smooth muscle that contract to push the oocyte forward
3. Inner Mucosa: secretory cells that lube the tube and nourish oocyte

Question 5

Uterus

Answer 5

hollow organ where fetus develops

Question 6

Cervix

Answer 6

region at bottom of the uterus that leads to vagina

Question 7

Vagina

Answer 7

passageway for newborn and where semen is deposited

Question 8

Vulvae

Answer 8

makes up external genitalia

Question 9

Oogenesis

Answer 9

production of eggs in females via meiosis
-primary oocytes go through meiosis but division only makes it to prophase I -> remain there until puberty

Question 10

How many phases is Ovarian Cycle made of?

Answer 10

3 Phases
1. Follicular Phase
2. Ovulation
3. Luteal Phase

Question 11

Follicular Phase

Answer 11

development of the follicle

Question 12

Ovulation Phase

Answer 12

occurs mid-cycle, ejection of the egg from ovary

Question 13

Luteal Phase

Answer 13

secretion of the eggs from the corpus luteum after ovulation to create uterine wall for egg to develop

Question 14

Menstrual Cycle consists of how many phases?

Answer 14

3 phases
1. Proliferation Cycle
2. Secretory Phase
3. Menstrual Phase

Question 15

Proliferation Cycle

Answer 15

thickening of endometrium because tissue lost during menstruation

Question 16

Secretory phase

Answer 16

vascularization of endometrium to prepare for implantation of egg

Question 17

Menstrual Phase

Answer 17

shedding of endometrium when implantation does not occur