Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
A)embryo
B)endometrium
C)estrogen
D)fallopian tube
E)fertilization
F)fetus
G)fimbriae
H)follicle-stimulating hormone
I)gamete
J)genitalia

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
A)embryo
B)endometrium
C)estrogen
D)fallopian tube
E)fertilization
F)fetus
G)fimbriae
H)follicle-stimulating hormone
I)gamete
J)genitalia

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fimbriae are finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes that help capture the ovum after ovulation.

Answer: A
 Embryo is the name for the developing organism from fertilization until the end of the eighth week of gestation.

Answer: B
 Endometrium is the lining of the uterus that undergoes changes throughout the menstrual cycle in preparation for implantation of a fertilized ovum.

Answer: D
 Fallopian tube is a muscular tube lined with cilia that extends from the uterus to the ovary and is the site of fertilization.

Answer: E
 Fertilization is the fusion of a sperm and an ovum, resulting in the formation of a zygote.

Answer: F
 Fetus is the name for the developing organism from the ninth week of gestation until birth.

Answer: C
 Estrogen is a hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a role in the development and maintenance of the reproductive system, as well as other physiological processes.

Answer: H
 Follicle-stimulating hormone is a hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles and contributes to the production of estrogen.

Answer: I
 Gamete is a reproductive cell, either a sperm or an ovum, that has half the number of chromosomes of a normal body cell.

Answer: J
 Genitalia refers to the external reproductive organs, including the clitoris, labia, and vaginal opening in females, and the penis and scrotum in males.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings