Female Reproductive System: Structure and Function - Anatomy and Physiology I Quiz

Question 1

Which structure in the female reproductive system is primarily responsible for producing egg cells (ova)?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Fallopian tubes

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Uterus

Answer

Cervix

Question 2

Which layer of the uterus undergoes significant changes in thickness and blood supply during the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium

Answer

Myometrium

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Perimetrium

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Serosa

Question 3

What is the name of the opening of the uterus into the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Cervix

Answer

Fundus

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Ostium

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Isthmus

Question 4

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 5

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia

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Diabetes

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Hepatitis

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Influenza

Question 6

Which hormone triggers milk production during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Prolactin

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Estrogen

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FSH

Question 7

In the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth of the uterine lining?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Progesterone

Question 8

What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

Secretion of progesterone

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Production of eggs

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Transportation of eggs to the uterus

Question 9

During pregnancy, the cervix undergoes structural changes. Which of the following describes these changes?

Accepted Answer

The cervix softens and dilates.

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The cervix becomes firmer and shorter.

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The cervix remains unchanged throughout pregnancy.

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The cervix becomes narrower and longer.

Question 10

Which structure is responsible for producing and releasing mature oocytes?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Fallopian tubes

Answer

Uterus

Answer

Cervix

Question 11

Where does fertilization of the egg typically occur?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tubes

Answer

Uterus

Answer

Ovaries

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Cervix

Question 12

Which hormone is primarily responsible for preparing and maintaining the uterine lining (endometrium) for possible implantation of a fertilized egg?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone

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Luteinizing hormone

Question 13

What is the function of the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

Produces estrogen and progesterone

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Releases oocytes

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Prevents ovulation

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Implantation site for fertilized egg

Question 14

Which structure connects the uterus to the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Cervix

Answer

Fallopian tubes

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Uterine ligaments

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Ovaries

Question 15

What is the primary function of the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Transports sperm

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Produces gametes

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Nourishes the developing fetus

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Protects against infections

Question 16

Which hormone surge triggers ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 17

What is the primary function of the fimbriae?

Accepted Answer

Transport eggs

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Produce oocytes

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Secrete hormones

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Protect against infection

Question 18

Which hormone is the primary regulator of the thickening of the uterine lining during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 19

Where does fertilization of the oocyte typically take place?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tubes

Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Uterus

Answer

Cervix

Question 20

Which layer of the uterine wall primarily undergoes thickening during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium

Answer

Myometrium

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Serosa

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Perimetrium

Question 21

Which hormone surge triggers the release of the oocyte from the ovary?

Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 22

Which structure connects the uterus to the vagina, allowing for the passage of menstrual flow and sperm?

Accepted Answer

Cervix

Answer

Fallopian tubes

Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Endometrium

Question 23

Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the shedding of the uterine lining and the onset of menstrual bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual phase

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Proliferative phase

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Secretory phase

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Ovulatory phase

Question 24

Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum, supporting the early stages of pregnancy if fertilization occurs?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 25

What is the name of the opening of the cervix through which menstrual blood passes?

Accepted Answer

Os

Answer

Fundus

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Isthmus

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Cervical canal

Question 26

Which structure is responsible for producing and releasing the oocyte?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Fallopian tubes

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Uterus

Answer

Vagina

Question 27

Which hormone plays a primary role in the development and maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics in females?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Testosterone

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 28

Which structure is responsible for capturing and transporting the oocyte after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tube

Answer

Uterus

Answer

Cervix

Answer

Vagina

Question 29

Which layer of the uterus undergoes the most significant structural changes during the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium

Answer

Myometrium

Answer

Serosa

Answer

Cervical canal

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cervix?

Accepted Answer

Store sperm

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Produce mucus

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Dilate during childbirth

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Transport oocytes

Question 31

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tube

Answer

Uterus

Answer

Cervix

Answer

Vagina

Question 32

Which structure connects the uterus to the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Cervix

Answer

Fallopian tube

Answer

Round ligament

Answer

Infundibulum

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of female infertility?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure

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Ovarian dysfunction

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Blocked fallopian tubes

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Endometriosis

Question 34

Which imaging technique is commonly used to visualize the structures of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound

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X-ray

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Computed tomography (CT) scan

Question 35

Which type of infection is commonly transmitted through unprotected sexual contact and can cause inflammation of the female reproductive organs?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic inflammatory disease

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Bacterial vaginosis

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Urinary tract infection

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Candidiasis

Question 36

Describe the primary function of the fimbriae, finger-like projections at the distal end of the fallopian tubes.

Accepted Answer

Capturing the released egg during ovulation

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Transporting the egg to the uterus

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Producing hormones involved in the menstrual cycle

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Preventing sperm from entering the fallopian tubes

Question 37

Which of the following is **NOT** a primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Menstruation

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Hormone production (estrogen and progesterone)

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Ovulation (releasing eggs)

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Gamete production (producing eggs)

Question 38

Which structure is responsible for transporting the released ovum from the ovary to the uterus?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tubes

Answer

Cervix

Answer

Urethra

Question 39

Where does fertilization typically occur within the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tubes

Answer

Cervix

Answer

Ovaries

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Uterus

Question 40

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics in females?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen

Answer

FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone)

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Testosterone

Answer

Progesterone

Question 41

What is the phase of the menstrual cycle when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is shed?

Accepted Answer

Menstruation

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Follicular phase

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Ovulation

Question 42

What is the primary function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Protecting the uterus from infection and other external factors

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Nourishing the developing fetus

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Producing the menstrual flow

Question 43

Which of the following is **NOT** a component of the external female genitalia?

Accepted Answer

Uterus

Answer

Vaginal orifice

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Labia majora

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Clitoris

Question 44

What is the main role of the corpus luteum in the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Producing progesterone

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Maintaining the uterine lining during pregnancy

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Releasing the ovum from the ovary

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Preparing the uterus for implantation

Question 45

Which of the following is a common symptom of vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal itching

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Irregular periods

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Uterine fibroids

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Ovarian cysts

Question 46

Which structure is responsible for egg production and the secretion of hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, in females?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Fallopian tubes

Answer

Uterus

Answer

Cervix

Question 47

Where does fertilization of the egg usually occur?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tubes

Answer

Uterus

Answer

Ovaries

Question 48

Which pituitary hormone triggers ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Answer

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 49

What is the thick, muscular layer of the uterus called, which undergoes rhythmic contractions during labor?

Accepted Answer

Myometrium

Answer

Cervix

Answer

Perimetrium

Answer

Endometrium

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cervix?

Accepted Answer

Storage of sperm

Answer

Formation of the uterine-vaginal junction

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Dilation during childbirth

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Protection against infections

Question 51

What is the primary hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy by suppressing uterine contractions and stimulating the production of nutrients for the fetus?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone

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FSH

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LH

Answer

Estrogen

Question 52

Which structure connects the uterus to the vagina, allowing the passage of menstrual blood and the fetus during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Cervix

Answer

Urethra

Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Fallopian tubes

Question 53

What is the main function of the corpus luteum, a temporary structure that develops on the ovary after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Secretion of progesterone and estrogen to support pregnancy

Answer

Facilitation of implantation

Answer

Production of eggs

Answer

Storage of sperm

Question 54

What is the outermost layer of the ovary, which contains a dense network of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Tunica albuginea

Answer

Cortex

Answer

Stroma

Answer

Medulla