Question 1

Which of the following is not true concerning the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A) It produces estrogen. 
B) It sloughs compact and spongy layers of lining tissue. 
C) It is the site for embryo implantation. 
D) Uterine muscle contraction expels the infant. 
A) It produces estrogen. 
B) It sloughs compact and spongy layers of lining tissue. 
C) It is the site for embryo implantation. 
D) Uterine muscle contraction expels the infant. A

Question 2

"Uterine milk" is produced by the placenta while it is in the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The greater vestibular glands in the female are homologous to the bulbourethral glands in the male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) mons pubic. 
B) labia majora. 
C) labia minora. 
D) perineum. 
A) mons pubic. 
B) labia majora. 
C) labia minora. 
D) perineum.

Question 5

Why might salpingitis cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

A) The ovaries will not produce an ovum. 
B) It can cause obstruction of the lumen and marked dilation at the end of the uterine tube, preventing the ovum from entering the uterine tube. 
C) The uterus is prevented from forming a protective sac for the ovum. 
D) It causes a decrease in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), which is needed to release the ovum from the ovaries. 
A) The ovaries will not produce an ovum. 
B) It can cause obstruction of the lumen and marked dilation at the end of the uterine tube, preventing the ovum from entering the uterine tube. 
C) The uterus is prevented from forming a protective sac for the ovum. 
D) It causes a decrease in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), which is needed to release the ovum from the ovaries.

Question 6

The clitoris contains erectile tissue that becomes filled with blood during the sexual response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The uterine tubes are extensions of the uterus that communicate with the vagina and vulva.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The part of the vulva that is composed of erectile tissue and is located just behind the junction of the labia minora is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) mons pubis. 
B) clitoris. 
C) urinary meatus. 
D) labia majora. 
A) mons pubis. 
B) clitoris. 
C) urinary meatus. 
D) labia majora.

Question 9

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Release of ovum at the end of oogenesis

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 10

Which of the following is not a division of the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)?

Accepted Answer

A) Isthmus 
B) Fundus 
C) Ampulla 
D) Infundibulum 
A) Isthmus 
B) Fundus 
C) Ampulla 
D) Infundibulum

Question 11

Both estrogen and progesterone stimulate the growth of the ducts of the mammary glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List and describe the various components of the vulva.

Accepted Answer

The vulva is the external part of the fe

Question 13

The uterine tubes are about 4 inches long and are located at the upper free margin of the broad ligament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The endometrium of the uterus increases in size until ovulation and then slowly decreases in size until menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The wide upper portion of the uterus is called the cervix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Innermost lining of the uterus

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 17

Describe the microscopic structure of the ovaries. Explain the roles of the granulose cells and the theca cells in the functioning of the ovaries.

Accepted Answer

The microscopic structure of the ovaries

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The increase in blood estrogens during the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle produces all of the following changes in the uterus except:

Accepted Answer

A) growth of both the endometrial glands and the spiral arteries of the endometrium. 
B) decreased myometrial contractions. 
C) proliferation of endometrial cells producing a thickening of the endometrium. 
D) All of the above occur because of the increase in estrogen. 
A) growth of both the endometrial glands and the spiral arteries of the endometrium. 
B) decreased myometrial contractions. 
C) proliferation of endometrial cells producing a thickening of the endometrium. 
D) All of the above occur because of the increase in estrogen.

Question 20

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Accessory organ of reproduction in the female; hollow, muscular organ in which a fertilized egg implants and grows

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

Exam 46: Female Reproductive System

Which of the following is not true concerning the uterus?

"Uterine milk" is produced by the placenta while it is in the uterus.

The greater vestibular glands in the female are homologous to the bulbourethral glands in the male.

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

Why might salpingitis cause infertility?

The clitoris contains erectile tissue that becomes filled with blood during the sexual response.

The uterine tubes are extensions of the uterus that communicate with the vagina and vulva.

The part of the vulva that is composed of erectile tissue and is located just behind the junction of the labia minora is called the:

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Release of ovum at the end of oogenesis

Which of the following is not a division of the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)?

Both estrogen and progesterone stimulate the growth of the ducts of the mammary glands.

List and describe the various components of the vulva.

The uterine tubes are about 4 inches long and are located at the upper free margin of the broad ligament.

The endometrium of the uterus increases in size until ovulation and then slowly decreases in size until menstruation.

The wide upper portion of the uterus is called the cervix.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Innermost lining of the uterus

Describe the microscopic structure of the ovaries. Explain the roles of the granulose cells and the theca cells in the functioning of the ovaries.

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

The increase in blood estrogens during the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle produces all of the following changes in the uterus except:

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Accessory organ of reproduction in the female; hollow, muscular organ in which a fertilized egg implants and grows

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