Exam 25: The Reproductive System

The ovarian cortex consists of

During the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle, a single primordial follicle develops, and the oocyte within it completes meiosis.

All of the following are located within the spermatic cord except the

This multinucleate embryonic structure invades the uterus, digesting cells and maternal blood vessels to make way for development of the placenta.

The ________ is the fluid-filled cavity in a mature ovarian follicle.

All of the following are functions of the sustentocytes in the seminiferous tubules except

In females, the paramesonephric ducts give rise to the

The ________ phase of the uterine cycle occurs after ovulation.

At what point during fetal development are the decidua basalis and chorionic villi collectively referred to as the placenta?

The first menstruation is called ________.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter indicating the site of sperm maturation and storage.

In which part of the uterine tube does fertilization usually occur?

In addition to the remaining granulosa cells, which of the following cell types make up the corpus luteum?

An ovulated oocyte swept into the oviduct via fimbriae moves from the ________ of the oviduct to the ampulla, then the isthmus, and finally into the uterus.

The zona pellucida is

Describe the structures involved in the transfer of nutrients and wastes between the fetal and maternal bloodstreams.

The opening of the oviduct is surrounded by these structures.

Which of the following anchors the uterus into its anteverted position in the pelvis?

Sustentocytes support developing sperm and form a blood-testis barrier.

The ductus deferens and uterine tube are homologous structures, each deriving from the same embryonic duct.