Female Reproductive System: Structure and Function - Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of the female reproductive system?

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Vas deferens

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Ovaries

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Uterus

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Fallopian tubes

Question 2

Which of the following cell types releases an egg during ovulation?

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Secondary oocyte

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Primordial follicle

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Primary oocyte

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Polar body

Question 3

What is the name of the muscular tube through which the egg travels from the ovary to the uterus?

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Fallopian tube

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Uterine tube

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Cervical canal

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Vagina

Question 4

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

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Producing sex hormones

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Menstruation

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Implantation

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Embryonic development

Question 5

What is the name of the process by which the fertilized egg implants into the uterine lining?

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Nidation

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Placentation

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Embryogenesis

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Organogenesis

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of a secretory phase endometrium?

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Rich in glands

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Thin and atrophic

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Thick and vascular

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Sloughing off

Question 7

What is the primary function of the placenta?

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Nutrient and oxygen exchange, waste elimination, and hormone production

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Protecting the fetus

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Implanting the fertilized egg

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Producing eggs

Question 8

Which structure in the female reproductive system is responsible for producing eggs and hormones?

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Ovaries

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Fallopian tubes

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Uterus

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Cervix

Question 9

Which type of cells on the inner surface of the uterine endometrium undergoes changes in response to hormonal signals?

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Epithelial cells

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Endothelial cells

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Myocytes

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Macrophages

Question 10

Which layer of the uterine wall comprises thick smooth muscle bundles responsible for contractions during childbirth?

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Myometrium

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Perimetrium

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Endometrium

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Serosa

Question 11

Which structure provides support to the cervix and allows for the passage of sperm during intercourse?

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Cervical stroma

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Cervical glands

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Cervical canal

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Cervical epithelium

Question 12

Which type of cell in the mammary glands is responsible for producing milk?

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Lactocytes

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Myoepithelial cells

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Smooth muscle cells

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Adipocytes

Question 13

Which process involves the transformation of a primary oocyte into a mature egg?

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Oogenesis

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Spermatogenesis

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Ovulation

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Fertilization

Question 14

Which hormone promotes the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics?

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Progesterone

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LH

Question 15

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

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Fallopian tube

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Ovary

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Uterus

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Vagina

Question 16

Which of the following structures is responsible for the production and release of eggs (ova)?

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Ovaries

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Uterus

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Fallopian tubes

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Vagina

Question 17

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation, the release of a mature egg from the ovary?

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Progesterone

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Estrogen

Question 18

Where does fertilization, the union of the egg and sperm, typically occur within the female reproductive system?

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Uterine tube (fallopian tube)

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Ovary

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Uterus

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Vagina

Question 19

Which structure in the female reproductive system provides nourishment and support to the developing embryo and fetus during pregnancy?

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Placenta

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Blastocyst

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Trophoblast

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Amnion

Question 20

Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the thickening and preparation of the uterine lining in anticipation of potential pregnancy?

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Proliferative phase

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Menstruation

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Secretory phase

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Luteal phase

Question 21

Which hormone plays a central role in maintaining the conditions necessary for pregnancy to continue, including the suppression of ovulation and preparation of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Estrogen

Question 22

Which muscular organ within the female reproductive system is primarily responsible for pushing out the baby during childbirth?

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Uterus

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Fallopian tube

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Cervix

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Vagina

Question 23

Which type of cells lines the uterine cavity and is shed during menstruation, the process of shedding the uterine lining?

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Endometrium

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Myometrium

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Perimetrium

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Myosalpinx

Question 24

Which type of epithelium lines the vaginal cavity, providing a protective barrier against infection and contributing to vaginal pH?

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Stratified squamous

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Simple squamous

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Simple columnar

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Pseudostratified columnar

Question 25

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

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 26

Which histological feature during the secretory phase of the endometrial cycle indicates preparation for potential implantation of a fertilized egg?

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Increased stromal vascularity

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Thinning of the stratum compactum

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Presence of numerous mitotic figures

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Absence of glands

Question 27

Which structure is primarily responsible for releasing mature ova in the female reproductive system?

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Ovary

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Fallopian tube

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Uterus

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Cervix

Question 28

The cervix primarily performs which function in the female reproductive system?

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Facilitates the passage of sperm and menstrual flow

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Produces and releases mature ova

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Provides a site for embryo implantation

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Nourishes the developing embryo

Question 29

In humans, fertilization occurs at which location?

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Fallopian tube

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Ovary

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Uterus

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Cervix

Question 30

Which hormone is responsible for triggering the release of a mature ovum from the ovary?

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LH

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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FSH

Question 31

The external surface of the ovary is covered primarily by which type of epithelium?

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Simple squamous epithelium

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

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Simple columnar epithelium

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 32

Which ovarian structure houses the primary oocytes?

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Primordial follicle

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Primary follicle

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Secondary follicle

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Graafian follicle

Question 33

A distinguishing feature of the fallopian tube is the presence of:

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Cilia

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Smooth muscle

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Glands

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A thick muscular layer

Question 34

What arteries supply blood to the endometrium in a unique spiral pattern?

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Helical arteries

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Radial arteries

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Interlobular arteries

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Arcuate arteries

Question 35

During pregnancy, which hormone secreted by the developing embryo maintains the corpus luteum, ensuring continued progesterone production?

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 36

Which of the following structures is NOT a component of the female reproductive system?

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Pancreas

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Ovaries

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Uterus

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Fallopian tube

Question 37

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering and maintaining the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Testosterone

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FSH

Question 38

Where does fertilization typically occur within the female reproductive tract?

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Fallopian tube

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Ovary

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Uterus

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Cervix

Question 39

Which factor is NOT considered a risk factor for the development of cervical cancer?

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Advanced age at first intercourse

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Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV)

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Tobacco use

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Immunosuppression

Question 40

What is the name of the inner lining of the uterine cavity?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium

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Perimetrium

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Myometrium

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Serosa

Question 41

Which type of ovarian cyst is frequently associated with the condition known as endometriosis?

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Endometrioma

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Follicular cyst

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Luteal cyst

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Dermoid cyst

Question 42

What is the surgical procedure to remove the uterus called?

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Hysterectomy

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Myomectomy

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Oophorectomy

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Colposcopy

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the uterine wall?

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Mesometrium

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Endometrium

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Myometrium

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Perimetrium

Question 44

What is the primary function of the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes?

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To collect and direct oocytes towards the infundibulum

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To secrete hormones

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To store sperm

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To transport the fertilized egg

Question 45

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tube

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Ovary

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Uterus

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Vagina

Question 46

What is the name of the phase of the menstrual cycle that occurs just before ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Proliferative phase

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Secretory phase

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Menstrual phase

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Ovulatory phase

Question 47

Which type of cell primarily lines the lumen of the fallopian tubes?

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Epithelial cells

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Cilia

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Smooth muscle cells

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Glands

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT an external female genital organ?

Accepted Answer

Uterus

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Labia majora

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Labia minora

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Clitoris

Question 49

Which of the following is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can significantly affect the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia

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Mononucleosis

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Influenza

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Hepatitis B

Question 50

Which of the following structures is responsible for the production and maturation of eggs in females?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries

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Uterus

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Fallopian tubes

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Vagina

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Testosterone

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FSH

Question 52

Which of the following layers of the uterus is responsible for implantation and nourishment of the developing embryo?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium

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Perimetrium

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Epithelium

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Myometrium

Question 53

Which structure provides a passageway for the egg from the ovary to the uterus?

Accepted Answer

Fallopian tubes

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Cervix

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Vagina

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Urethra

Question 54

Which of the following processes involves the development of a mature egg from an immature egg within the ovary?

Accepted Answer

Oogenesis

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Fertilization

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Spermatogenesis