Question 1

The main lactiferous ducts converge toward the nipple of the breast but empty into lactiferous sinuses before reaching the nipple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is not uncommon for at least some fibers of the levator ani to become stretched or damaged in women who have experienced vaginal delivery of a full-term infant. What are the possible results of this damage?

Accepted Answer

A) Urinary or fecal incontinence, dysmenorrhea, or salpingitis 
B) Prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, rectal prolapse through the anus, or hydrosalpinx 
C) Prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, rectal prolapse through the anus, or salpingitis 
D) Urinary or fecal incontinence, prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, or rectal prolapse through the anus 
A) Urinary or fecal incontinence, dysmenorrhea, or salpingitis 
B) Prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, rectal prolapse through the anus, or hydrosalpinx 
C) Prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, rectal prolapse through the anus, or salpingitis 
D) Urinary or fecal incontinence, prolapse of the uterus into the vagina, or rectal prolapse through the anus

Question 3

Organs can be classified as essential or accessory reproductive organs depending on how directly they are involved with producing offspring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe one complete female reproductive cycle. Include the hormones, their source and effect, and give an approximate time line for the cycle. Assume that fertilization did not occur.

Accepted Answer

The female reproductive cycle, also know

Question 5

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Internal tube from the uterus to the vulva

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 6

Although the clitoris is in some ways homologous to the penis, no structure in the vulva is homologous to the scrotum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The greater vestibular glands are also called _____ glands.

Accepted Answer

A) Bartholin 
B) Cowper 
C) Skene 
D) Huntington 
A) Bartholin 
B) Cowper 
C) Skene 
D) Huntington

Question 8

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is the same as the:

Accepted Answer

A) ovulatory phase. 
B) menstrual period. 
C) postmenstrual phase. 
D) postovulatory phase. 
A) ovulatory phase. 
B) menstrual period. 
C) postmenstrual phase. 
D) postovulatory phase.

Question 9

During a 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation would be most likely to occur on day _____ of the cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 8 
C) 14 
D) 21 
A) 3 
B) 8 
C) 14 
D) 21

Question 10

Long-term amenorrhea may be linked to the development of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the ideas behind predicting the time of ovulation.

Accepted Answer

Predicting the time of ovulation is impo

Question 12

Besides the nutritional and immunity advantages of nursing, nursing may enhance the emotional bond between mother and child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following is not true of the vagina?

Accepted Answer

A) It can act as a receptacle for seminal fluid from the male. 
B) It serves as the lower part of the birth canal. 
C) It is a passageway for urine. 
D) It acts as an excretory duct for uterine secretions. 
A) It can act as a receptacle for seminal fluid from the male. 
B) It serves as the lower part of the birth canal. 
C) It is a passageway for urine. 
D) It acts as an excretory duct for uterine secretions.

Question 15

Which of the following structures is not involved with the development of the ova in the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A) Corpus albicans 
B) Follicular cells 
C) Zona pellucida 
D) All of the above structures are involved in the development of the egg cell. 
A) Corpus albicans 
B) Follicular cells 
C) Zona pellucida 
D) All of the above structures are involved in the development of the egg cell.

Question 16

The division of the uterine tube that has an outer margin that resembles a fringe is called the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The posterior ligament forms a deep pouch known as the perineal body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The outer layer of theca cells in the ovary produce an androgen that is converted to estrogen by the granulosa cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ovaries are attached to the oviducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle is also called:

Accepted Answer

A) menses. 
B) the follicular phase. 
C) the preovulatory phase. 
D) the luteal phase. 
A) menses. 
B) the follicular phase. 
C) the preovulatory phase. 
D) the luteal phase.

Exam 46: Female Reproductive System

The main lactiferous ducts converge toward the nipple of the breast but empty into lactiferous sinuses before reaching the nipple.

It is not uncommon for at least some fibers of the levator ani to become stretched or damaged in women who have experienced vaginal delivery of a full-term infant. What are the possible results of this damage?

Organs can be classified as essential or accessory reproductive organs depending on how directly they are involved with producing offspring.

Describe one complete female reproductive cycle. Include the hormones, their source and effect, and give an approximate time line for the cycle. Assume that fertilization did not occur.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Internal tube from the uterus to the vulva

Although the clitoris is in some ways homologous to the penis, no structure in the vulva is homologous to the scrotum.

The greater vestibular glands are also called _____ glands.

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is the same as the:

During a 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation would be most likely to occur on day _____ of the cycle.

Long-term amenorrhea may be linked to the development of osteoporosis.

Discuss the ideas behind predicting the time of ovulation.

Besides the nutritional and immunity advantages of nursing, nursing may enhance the emotional bond between mother and child.

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

Which of the following is not true of the vagina?

Which of the following structures is not involved with the development of the ova in the ovary?

The division of the uterine tube that has an outer margin that resembles a fringe is called the:

The posterior ligament forms a deep pouch known as the perineal body.

The outer layer of theca cells in the ovary produce an androgen that is converted to estrogen by the granulosa cells.

The ovaries are attached to the oviducts.

The postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle is also called:

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