Anatomy II: Chapter 27 pt 1

  • Which of the following are considered essential organs of reproduction?
    A) Fallopian tubes
    B) Uterus
    C) Gonads
    D) Vagina

  • The female gonads are called:
    A) Testes
    B) Ovaries
    C) Uterus
    D) Vulva

  • What do ovaries produce?
    A) Sperm
    B) Ova (oocytes)
    C) Hormones only
    D) Blood cells

  • The duct that transports the oocyte to the uterus is called the:
    A) Vagina
    B) Oviduct (fallopian tube)
    C) Cervix
    D) Urethra

  • Which structure releases the oocyte during ovulation?
    A) Corpus luteum
    B) Primary follicle
    C) Antral follicle
    D) Endometrium

  • What hormone(s) does the corpus luteum primarily produce?
    A) Estrogen and progesterone
    B) FSH and LH
    C) Testosterone and estrogen
    D) Progesterone and LH

  • If fertilization does NOT occur, the corpus luteum degenerates after:
    A) 3 days
    B) 5 days
    C) 10 days
    D) 28 days

  • The menstrual cycle repeats approximately every:
    A) 14 days
    B) 21 days
    C) 28 days
    D) 35 days

  • During which phase does ovulation occur?
    A) Follicular phase
    B) Luteal phase
    C) Secretory phase
    D) Menses

  • What hormone stimulates the division of follicle cells?
    A) LH
    B) Estrogen
    C) FSH
    D) Progesterone

  • Which hormone triggers ovulation?
    A) Progesterone surge
    B) Estrogen drop
    C) FSH and LH surge
    D) Testosterone rise

  • The uterine phase where the lining is enriched with blood supply is called the:
    A) Menses
    B) Proliferative phase
    C) Secretory phase
    D) Ovulation

  • Where does fertilization most often occur?
    A) Cervix
    B) Uterus
    C) Vagina
    D) Upper third of the uterine tube

  • An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo implants:
    A) In the uterus
    B) In the abdominal cavity or fallopian tube
    C) In the vagina
    D) In the bladder

  • The expanded distal end of the oviduct is surrounded by:
    A) Cilia
    B) Corpus luteum
    C) Fimbriae
    D) Endometrium

  • What is the muscle layer of the uterus called?
    A) Myometrium
    B) Endometrium
    C) Perimetrium
    D) Epimetrium

  • The opening between the labia minora where mucus is secreted comes from:
    A) Bartholin’s glands
    B) Breasts
    C) Cervix
    D) Uterus

  • What is the erectile tissue in females that fills with blood during sexual stimulation?
    A) Labia minora
    B) Hymen
    C) Clitoris
    D) Urethra

  • What structure ruptures during sexual activity or other activities like pelvic exams or tampon use?
    A) Clitoris
    B) Hymen
    C) Labia majora
    D) Fimbriae

  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms include all EXCEPT:
    A) Bloating
    B) Irritability
    C) Muscle growth
    D) Depression

  • During menopause, the drop in estrogen can cause:
    A) Increased fertility
    B) Shrinkage of breasts and reproductive organs
    C) Increased vaginal secretions
    D) Decrease in osteoporosis risk

  • Hormone replacement therapy for menopause should not last longer than:
    A) 2 years
    B) 5 years
    C) 10 years
    D) Lifetime