Question 1

Which of the following structures is not entirely within the perineum of the female?

Accepted Answer

The mons pubis is not entirely within the perineum; it is located above the pubic symphysis, making it part of the external genitalia but not confined to the perineal region.

Question 2

Which cells of the ovary convert androgens to estrogens, under the control of follicle stimulating hormone?

Accepted Answer

Granulosa cells in the ovary convert androgens to estrogens under the influence of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). This process is a key part of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.

Question 3

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle closes and becomes an endocrine structure called a(n)

Accepted Answer

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle closes and becomes an endocrine structure called the corpus luteum.

Question 4

Implantation of an embryo occurs in the

Accepted Answer

Implantation of an embryo occurs in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true of the uterine tubes?

Accepted Answer

The infundibulum is not the narrow portion close to the uterus; it is the funnel-shaped distal (far) end of the uterine tube near the ovary, not close to the uterus. The isthmus is the narrow portion close to the uterus.

Question 6

During which of the following phases of the female reproductive cycle are the uterine glands the most developed?

Accepted Answer

During the secretory phase, which occurs after ovulation and is characterized by the secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum, the uterine glands become the most developed. This prepares the uterus for potential implantation of a fertilized egg.

Question 7

When a female is standing in anatomical position, which of the following structures of the uterus is the most inferior?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following ligaments is a cylindrical band that connects the ovary to the uterus?

Accepted Answer

The ovarian ligament is a cylindrical band that connects the ovary to the uterus, allowing it to remain positioned in the pelvic cavity. The other ligaments listed have different functions and connections in the female reproductive system.

Question 9

The perimetrium is the outer layer of the uterine wall, and it is also called the serosa.

Accepted Answer

The perimetrium is indeed the outer layer of the uterine wall, and it is commonly referred to as the serosa.

Question 10

Areolar glands of the breast produce milk.

Accepted Answer

Areolar glands of the breast produce a secretion that lubricates and protects the nipple during breastfeeding, but they do not produce milk. Milk is produced by specialized cells in the mammary glands within the breast tissue.

Question 11

The openings of the urethra and vagina are enclosed in a space called the

Accepted Answer

The vestibule is the space between the labia minora where the vaginal and urethral openings are located.

Question 12

The fornices are thin folds of mucosa that partly close the vaginal orifice.

Accepted Answer

The fornices are actually recesses or spaces in the vagina that surround the cervix. They are not thin folds of mucosa that close the vaginal orifice.

Question 13

Which organ of the female reproductive system is similar in structure to the penis?

Accepted Answer

The clitoris is an erectile organ that is similar in structure to the penis, with a glans, a shaft, and two corpora cavernosa. The other options listed are not similar in structure to the penis.

Question 14

All of the following are external genitalia of the female except the

Accepted Answer

The vagina is an internal genitalia of the female, while the clitoris, labia minora, vestibular glands, and labia majora are all external genitalia.

Question 15

Primordial follicles are formed during ________ in a female.

Accepted Answer

Primordial follicles are formed during prenatal development in females. By the time a female is born, she has all the primordial follicles she will ever have.

Question 16

On a microscopic slide of a uterine tube, the lumen appears very smooth, and lacks folds; these features help the ovulated oocyte to move down the uterine tube toward the uterus.

Accepted Answer

The uterine tube has fold-like projections called fimbriae which help to sweep the ovulated oocyte into the tube. The lining of the tube also has cilia and microvilli that aid in moving the oocyte towards the uterus.

Question 17

On a microscopic slide of the ovarian cortex, we are likely to see follicles in different stages of development (primordial follicles, primary follicles, secondary follicles, and mature follicles).

Accepted Answer

The ovarian cortex contains follicles in different stages of development, including primordial follicles, primary follicles, secondary follicles, and mature follicles. These can be observed on a microscopic slide.

Quiz 61: Female Reproductive System