Reproduction

Question 1

_____________ is made up of internal and external structures that function in the reproduction of species

Answer 1

The female reproductive system

Question 2

The female reproductive system is made up of 6 components, namely:

Answer 2

Ovaries
Fallopian tube
Uterus
Vagina
External genitalia
Mammary glands

Question 3

The component of the female reproductive system responsible for the formation of ova and the production of sex hormones is the ______________

Answer 3

Ovaries

Question 4

The Ovaries has 4 layers from superficial to deep. Name them

Answer 4

Germinal epithelium
Tunica albuginea
Cortex
Medulla

Question 5

The germinal epithelium of the ovaries is made of _______________ epithelium

Answer 5

Simple cuboidal

Question 6

The tunica albuginea is made of _____________

Answer 6

Dense connective tissue

Question 7

Which layer of the ovaries houses the follicles?

Answer 7

The cortex

Question 8

The layer of the ovaries containing blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels is the _____________

Answer 8

Medulla

Question 9

What is a follicle?

Answer 9

A fluid filled sac containing an oocyte (developing ova)

Question 10

Highlight the stages of follicular development.

Answer 10

Primordial follicle
Primary follicle
Secondary follicle
Graffian follicle
Corpus luteum
Corpus albicans
Atretic follicle

Question 11

Primordial follicles are approximately ____micrometers in diameter

Answer 11

25

Question 12

Primary follicular stage is otherwise called the _____________ stage

Answer 12

Preantral

Question 13

The secondary follicular stage is otherwise called the __________ stage

Answer 13

Antral

Question 14

The graffian follicular stage is otherwise known as the _____________ stage

Answer 14

Mature/ Preovulatory

Question 15

At what stage of follicular development is the zona pellucida formed ___________

Answer 15

Primary follicular stage
Specifically the multilaminar stage

Question 16

The corona radiata is formed in what stage of follicular development?

Answer 16

Graffian follicular stage

Question 17

_____________ is an endocrine gland that produces progesterone in the ovaries

Answer 17

Corpus luteum

Question 18

Degeneration of the corpus luteum as a result of non-fertilization of the ovum leaves behind a structure known as ________________

Answer 18

Corpus albicans

Question 19

Degenerated follicles are known as ________

Answer 19

Atretic follicles

Question 20

The fallopian tube is approximately ________ long?

Answer 20

12cm

Question 21

What is the purpose of the fallopian tube?

Answer 21

The fallopian tube transmits ovulated egg to the uterus from the ovaries.
It also provides a suitable environment for fertilization.

Question 22

The fallopian tube is otherwise called ______________

Answer 22

The uterine tube

Question 23

The fallopian tube consists of 4 parts. Name them

Answer 23

Uterine part
Isthmus
Ampulla
Infundibulum

Question 24

The fallopian tube has 3 layers ___________, ___________ and ____________

Answer 24

Mucosa
Muscularis
Serosa

Question 25

The mucosa of the fallopian tube is characterized by 3 structures, namely:

Answer 25

Mucosal folds Epithelium Lamina propria

Question 26

The uterus has 3 parts; ______________, ____________ and _______________

Answer 26

Body Fundus Cervix

Question 27

The uterus consists of 3 layers of tissue, name them

Answer 27

Perimetrium Myometrium Endometrium

Question 28

The middle layer of the uterus called the _____________ has 3 smooth muscle layers ___________, __________ and ____________

Answer 28

Myometrium Outer longitudinal layer Inner longitudinal layer Middle circular layer

Question 29

The cervix is divided into how many parts?

Answer 29

Two Upper cervix and Lower cervixH

Question 30

The upper cervix is otherwise known as _____________

Answer 30

Endocervix

Question 31

The point where the two parts of the cervix meet is called the _______________

Answer 31

Transformation zone or Squamo-columnar junction

Question 32

_____________ is a muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the external genitalia

Answer 32

The vagina

Question 33

The vagina is ___________in length

Answer 33

8-9cm

Question 34

The vagina has 3 layers. Name them

Answer 34

Mucosa Muscularis Adventitia

Question 35

The external genitalia are otherwise known as the _________

Answer 35

Vulva

Question 36

All structures of the external genitalia are covered by ______________ epithelium

Answer 36

Stratified squamous

Question 37

Name the structures of the external genitalia

Answer 37

Labia majora Labia minora Clitoris Vestibule

Question 38

__________ is a fold of skin containing adipose tissue whose surface is covered with coarse hair

Answer 38

Labia majora

Question 39

The labia minora differs from the labia majora in what respect?

Answer 39

The labia minora contains a core of spongy tissue and does not possess adipose tissue or hairs. It also contains numerous sebaceous and sweat glands

Question 40

The clitoris is made of two erectile bodies called the ____________

Answer 40

Corpora cavernosa

Question 41

The mammary glands are modified sweat glands. True or False

Answer 41

True

Question 42

The mammary glands have about how many lobes

Answer 42

15-20

Question 43

What structures are responsible for the secretion of milk within the mammary glands?

Answer 43

Alveoli/acini

Question 44

Lobes are separated from each other by the ____________

Answer 44

Suspensory ligaments of cooper

Question 45

During breastfeeding, milk accumulates in a structure called the ____________

Answer 45

Lactiferous sinus

Question 46

The mammary glands are broadly classified as _____________ and ___________

Answer 46

Resting/Non-lactating Active/Lactating