Exam 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sara is experiencing vaginal burning and rawness along with a sometimes stabbing pain in the vaginal area. Although her gynecologist has been unable to identify a specific cause, what is the most likely diagnosis?

What are the four main areas of PMDD symptoms?

If a woman has a hymen that is not intact, what can we assume with almost 100% accuracy?

What best describes the labia majora?

While many people refer to the female's external sex organs as the "vagina," what is the more accurate term?

FSH and LH are produced by the ovaries, which in turn facilitates the menstrual cycle.

When Ling's newborn son cries, she can feel her breasts become engorged with milk. Which of the following is responsible for stimulating Ling's mammary gland ducts to lactate?

In parts of the world where surgical removal of the clitoris is practiced, what is the common reason(s) given for the procedure?

What are two functions of the ovaries?

What does the term mittelschmerz refer to?

A women who wants to reduce the severity of menstrual cramping without medication might find all of the following helpful, EXCEPT:

Describe the pathway of an ovum after ovulation with and without fertilization. Be sure to identify any integral structures involved with the process.

Douching can destroy healthy bacteria in the vagina.

What is another name for the introitus?

Pap smears, taken during routine pelvic exams, test for ovarian cancer.

Identify and explain what happens during each of the four phases of the menstrual cycle.

What is the area of tissue between the vagina and the anus called?

Identify and discuss the functions of three internal female sexual organs.

Explain what breasts are composed of and the various structures contained in them.

During a menstrual cycle, what is the purpose of the uterine lining buildup?