Question 1

The mammary glands produce the hormones progesterone and prolactin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During the postovulatory phase of the cycle, the greatest percentage of progesterone is produced by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus albicans. 
B)  corpus luteum. 
C)  primary graafian follicle. 
D)  uterus. 
A)  corpus albicans. 
B)  corpus luteum. 
C)  primary graafian follicle. 
D)  uterus.

Question 3

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Monthly shedding of the outer layers of the endometrium

Accepted Answer

A) Uterus 
B) Estrogen 
C) Ovulation 
D) Vulva 
E) Ovary
F)Endometrium
G)Vagina
H)Uterine tube
I)Lactation
J)Progesterone
K)Menopause
L)Menstruation 
A) Uterus 
B) Estrogen 
C) Ovulation 
D) Vulva 
E) Ovary
F)Endometrium
G)Vagina
H)Uterine tube
I)Lactation
J)Progesterone
K)Menopause
L)Menstruation

Question 4

The meiotic division differs from the mitotic division in that in the mitotic division, the number of chromosomes is reduced by half.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The tube connecting the ovaries to the uterus is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  uterine tubes. 
B)  oviducts. 
C)  fallopian tubes. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  uterine tubes. 
B)  oviducts. 
C)  fallopian tubes. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 6

The female reproductive system differs from the male reproductive system in that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  produces gametes. 
B)  provides protection for the developing offspring. 
C)  provides nutrition to the developing offspring. 
D)  does both B and C. 
A)  produces gametes. 
B)  provides protection for the developing offspring. 
C)  provides nutrition to the developing offspring. 
D)  does both B and C.

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Increased secretion of this hormone from developing follicles causes the endometrium to thicken during the proliferative phase

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen 
B) FSH 
C) GnRH 
D) LH 
E) Progesterone 
A) Estrogen 
B) FSH 
C) GnRH 
D) LH 
E) Progesterone

Question 8

Salpingitis may readily spread to become peritonitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the importance of lactation.

Accepted Answer

Lactation is important for both the moth

Question 10

Breast size basically determines the functional ability of the breast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Give an example of how the negative feedback process can influence the release of a gonadotropin.

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback is a fundamental mecha

Question 12

Like many other organs in the body, the ovaries consist of two major layers of tissue-the cortex and the medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-One of a pair of tubes that conduct ova from the ovary to the uterus; also called fallopian tube

Accepted Answer

A) Uterus 
B) Estrogen 
C) Ovulation 
D) Vulva 
E) Ovary
F)Endometrium
G)Vagina
H)Uterine tube
I)Lactation
J)Progesterone
K)Menopause
L)Menstruation 
A) Uterus 
B) Estrogen 
C) Ovulation 
D) Vulva 
E) Ovary
F)Endometrium
G)Vagina
H)Uterine tube
I)Lactation
J)Progesterone
K)Menopause
L)Menstruation

Question 14

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Skin-covered pad of fat over the symphysis pubis

Accepted Answer

A) Clitoris 
B) Labia majora 
C) Mons pubis 
D) Urinary meatus 
E) Vestibule 
A) Clitoris 
B) Labia majora 
C) Mons pubis 
D) Urinary meatus 
E) Vestibule

Question 15

After ovulation, the endometrium grows another 2 to 3 mm because of rapid cell proliferation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The funnel-shaped, open-ended portion of the oviduct is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  isthmus. 
B)  ampulla. 
C)  infundibulum. 
D)  fimbriae. 
A)  isthmus. 
B)  ampulla. 
C)  infundibulum. 
D)  fimbriae.

Question 17

Match each phase of the menstrual cycle with its corresponding event. (Assume a normal 28-day cycle.)
-Phase that occurs frequently on cycle day 14 in a 28-day cycle

Accepted Answer

A) Menses 
B) Postmenstrual phase 
C) Ovulation 
D) Premenstrual phase 
A) Menses 
B) Postmenstrual phase 
C) Ovulation 
D) Premenstrual phase

Question 18

The average age of both menarche and menopause has decreased in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The average age at which menopause occurs is _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  60 to 65 
C)  45 to 50 
D)  55 
A)  40 
B)  60 to 65 
C)  45 to 50 
D)  55

Question 20

Failure to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse is the definition of sterility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 46: Female Reproductive System

The mammary glands produce the hormones progesterone and prolactin.

During the postovulatory phase of the cycle, the greatest percentage of progesterone is produced by the:

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Monthly shedding of the outer layers of the endometrium

The meiotic division differs from the mitotic division in that in the mitotic division, the number of chromosomes is reduced by half.

The tube connecting the ovaries to the uterus is called the:

The female reproductive system differs from the male reproductive system in that it:

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition. -Increased secretion of this hormone from developing follicles causes the endometrium to thicken during the proliferative phase

Salpingitis may readily spread to become peritonitis.

Explain the importance of lactation.

Breast size basically determines the functional ability of the breast.

Give an example of how the negative feedback process can influence the release of a gonadotropin.

Like many other organs in the body, the ovaries consist of two major layers of tissue-the cortex and the medulla.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -One of a pair of tubes that conduct ova from the ovary to the uterus; also called fallopian tube

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition. -Skin-covered pad of fat over the symphysis pubis

After ovulation, the endometrium grows another 2 to 3 mm because of rapid cell proliferation.

The funnel-shaped, open-ended portion of the oviduct is called the:

Match each phase of the menstrual cycle with its corresponding event. (Assume a normal 28-day cycle.) -Phase that occurs frequently on cycle day 14 in a 28-day cycle

The average age of both menarche and menopause has decreased in recent years.

The average age at which menopause occurs is _____ years.

Failure to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected intercourse is the definition of sterility.

Organization of the Body

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