Female Reproductive System Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the primary organs of the female reproductive system?
Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.
True or False: The ovaries produce eggs and hormones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system.
fallopian tube.
What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen.
What is the function of the uterus?
To house and nourish a developing fetus.
Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for the passage of sperm to the uterus?
Vagina.
What is the term for the monthly shedding of the uterine lining?
Menstruation.
True or False: The female reproductive system is external only.
False.
What is the role of the fallopian tubes?
To transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the outermost part of the female reproductive system.
vulva.
What is ovulation?
The release of an egg from the ovary.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following hormones triggers ovulation?
Luteinizing hormone (LH).
What is the typical lifespan of an unfertilized egg?
12 to 24 hours.
True or False: The cervix is the lower part of the uterus.
True.
What is the purpose of the cervical mucus?
To facilitate or hinder sperm passage depending on the menstrual cycle phase.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the muscular layer of the uterus.
myometrium.
What is endometriosis?
A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
Multiple Choice: Which structure produces progesterone?
Corpus luteum.
True or False: The primary function of the vagina is to serve as a passageway for menstrual fluid.
False.
What occurs during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?
The corpus luteum forms and secretes hormones.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the area where the fallopian tubes meet the uterus.
fundus.
What is the role of the fimbriae?
To help guide the egg into the fallopian tube after ovulation.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for thickening the uterine lining?
Estrogen.
True or False: The female reproductive system plays a role in both reproduction and hormone production.
True.
