Exam 46: Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system can provide nutrition for the offspring even after birth.

In light-skinned women, the areola and nipple of the breasts change color from pale pink to brown early in pregnancy.

The medulla of the ovary contains the primary oocytes that will eventually develop into the ova, the female gamete.

Which of the following is not found in the medulla of the ovary?

The development of the fetus in a location other than the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy.

The corpus luteum secretes mostly estrogen.

Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by preventing implantation of the fertilized ovum.

After menopause, the production of estrogen and gonadotropin drop off drastically.

An episiotomy is routinely done to prevent damage to the perineum during childbirth.

Which part of the uterus opens into the vagina?

Womb is another name for the uterus.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Female sex hormone secreted by the ovaries; highest levels in the postmenstrual phase of the reproductive cycle

Explain the physiological basis of why a pill containing estrogen and progesterone can prevent pregnancy.

The region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the:

The granulose cells secrete the zona pellucida, which is a clear, gel-like shell that surrounds the oocyte.

Functions of the vagina include being a receptacle for semen and being the last part of the birth canal.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition. -Homologous to the scrotum in the male

The ovarian follicles are located in the layer of connective tissue in the ovaries called the tunica albuginea.

The placenta functions as the site of exchange of materials between mother and offspring.

Mammary glands are considered accessory organs of the female reproductive system.