Anatomy & Physiology: Quiz: The Female Reproduction System

Quiz: The Female Reproduction System

1. Which of the following ligaments anchors the ovary to the pelvic wall?

a. round

b. ovarian

c. suspensory

2. Which of the following ligaments assists in anchoring the uterus in position?

a. round

b. ovarian

c. suspensory

3. The __________ ligament anchors the ovary to the uterine wall.

a. round

b. ovarian

c. suspensory

4. Successful fertilization of the egg normally occurs in the __________.

a. ovaries

b. uterus

c. ampulla of the uterine tube

5. After an egg is fertilized, it will implant in the __________ for further development.

a. endometrium

b. myometrium

c. perimetrium

6. During menstruation a portion of the endometrial lining is shed. Which of the following layers of the endometrium is involved in the “shedding” process?

a. stratum basalis

b. stratum epidermalis

c. stratum functionalis

7. Each breast consists of __________.

a. 1 mammary gland

b. 15-20 mammary glands

c. over 20 mammary glands

8. When the myoepithelial cells contract, milk is forced from the alveoli to the nipple. Which of the following hormones causes the myoepithelial cells to contract?

a. estrogen

b. oxytocin

c. progesterone

9. Which of the following hormones is involved in the development of the mammary glands and ducts, thus preparing the body for pregnancy?

a. prolactin

b. oxytocin

c. progesterone

10. After an egg is ovulated, the remaining follicular mass is called a __________.

a. theca folliculi

b. corpus luteum

c. vesicular follicle

11. Whenever an egg is ovulated, the body will prepare the endometrial lining for implantation just in case the egg is fertilized. In order to prepare for potential pregnancy, the __________ releases __________.

a. corpus luteum; progesterone

b. corpus callosum; estrogen

c. ovary; luteinizing hormone

12. The development of the corpus luteum occurs during the __________ cycle.

a. uterine

b. ovarian

c. menstrual