Unit 5 Chapter 28 Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
The male and female reproductive tracts are indistinguishable for how many weeks of development?	First 8 to 10 weeks
The Blank______ of the ovary contains most of the large arteries and veins.	Medulla
The uterus, uterine tubes, and vagina are part of which of the following?	Internal female genitalia
What is the relationship between an ovum and a follicle?	A follicle surrounds an ovum.
What leads to the development of female (rather than male) reproductive structures during fetal development?	Absence of testosterone and MIF
What is the the suspensory ligament?	Attaches the ovary to the pelvic wall
Which female reproductive organ produces egg cells and sex hormones?	Ovary
Which term refers to the duct that extends from the ovary to the uterus and conveys an egg or conceptus to the uterus?	Uterine tube
Which term refers to the inner portion of the ovary that contains the large arteries and veins?	Medulla
Which term refers to the narrow region at the proximal end of the uterine tube?	Isthmus
Choose all the organs that are part of the internal female genitalia.	Ovaries Uterus Vagina Uterine tubes
Within the ovary, eggs develop within encircling structures called _________	Follicles
Which part of the uterine tube is the longest?	Ampulla
The _______ ligament attaches the medial pole of the ovary to the uterus.	Ovarian
Fimbriae extend off of the Blank______ of the uterine tube.	infundibulum
The uterine tubes are also called Blank______.	oviducts or fallopian tubes
Which term refers to the fringe-like projections extending from the infundibulum of the uterine tube?	Fimbriae
The proximal end of the uterine tube becomes narrowed. This narrowed region is called the Blank______ of the uterine tube.	isthmus
Fundus	Broad superior curvature; the "top" of the uterus
Corpus	Main body of the uterus
Cervix	Cylindrical inferior end
Choose all the organs that are part of the external female genitalia.	Labia minora Clitoris
The __________ is the longest portion of the uterine tube.	Ampulla
The Blank______ os is the opening between the cervical canal and vagina.	external
At the distal end, the uterine tube flares into a trumpet-shaped structure called the __________.	Infundibulum
Which term refers to the lumen of the cervix?	Cervical canal
The inner most layer of the uterine wall is the Blank______.	endometrium
The Blank______ is the large muscular organ that opens into the roof of the vagina.	uterus
Which term refers to the muscular layer of the uterine wall?	Myometrium
The uterus, uterine tubes, and vagina are part of which of the following?	Internal female genitalia
The epithelium of the endometrium is Blank______.	simple columnar
The internal __________ is the opening between the cervical canal and the lumen of the uterus.	Os
The innermost layer of the endometrium that is shed during each menstrual period is the stratum ________	Functionalis
Which term refers to the inferior cylindrical end of the uterus?	Cervix
True or False: The round ligament of the uterus passes through the inguinal canal.	True; The round ligaments runs from the anterior surface of the uterus through the inguinal canals to the labia majora.
Put the uterine wall layers in order, beginning with the outermost (most superficial) layer at the top.	1. Perimetrium 2. Myometrium 3. Endometrium
Which is a pocket formed by peritoneum between the uterus and rectum?	Rectouterine pouch
The middle layer of the uterine wall is the Blank______.	myometrium
The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix is the __________	Vagina
What are the layers of the endometrium?	Functional and basal layers
Together, the mesosalpinx and mesometrium comprise which ligament?	Broad ligament
The __________ is the erectile organ of the female genitalia.	Clitoris
Which is a pocket formed by peritoneum between the uterus and urinary bladder?	Vesicouterine pouch
The mound of glandular and adipose tissue overlying the pectoralis major that enlarges at puberty within a female is the	Breast
A blind pouch at the superior end of the vagina that extends beyond the cervix is called a(n) Blank______.	fornix
Rising levels of the hormone GnRH triggers the onset of Blank______, the transition that begins female reproductive life.	puberty
Which term refers to the superficial fat pad overlying the pubic symphysis?	Mons pubis
A midlife change in hormone secretion is called the _________.	Climacteric
Which term refers to the area enclosed by the labia?	Vestibule
Which term refers to the anterior-most aspect of the clitoris?	Glans
Which term refers specifically to the series of monthly changes that occur within the female uterus?	Menstrual cycle
The breast is a mound of adipose tissue located superficial to which muscle?	Pectoralis major
The production of the female haploid gamete is called Blank______.	Oogenesis
Which term refers to the series of physiological and anatomical changes that indicate the onset of a female's reproductive life?	Puberty
The term that refers to the changes a follicle goes through as an egg inside undergoes oogenesis is called	Folliculogenesis
Which term refers to a midlife change in hormone levels?	Climacteric
Ovulation is most directly due to a "spike" in levels of which hormone?	Luteinizing hormone
The series of monthly changes that occur within the female gonads are referred to as what?	Ovarian cycle
The first phase of the menstrual cycle is which of the following?	Proliferative
Oogenesis produces a Blank______ gamete by means of Blank______.	haploid, meiosis
The _______ phase of the menstrual cycle involves the rebuilding of the stratum functionalis of the endometrium via mitosis.	Proliferative
Which term refers to the development of the follicle that surrounds the egg as the egg undergoes oogenesis?	Folliculogenesis
What occurs during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?	The endometrium thickens as the result of fluid accumulation.
Which factor is responsible for the onset of climacteric in women?	Number of follicles remaining
The last 2 days of the menstrual cycle are called the _______ phase.	Premenstrual
Place the events in the order they occur. Begin with FSH-induced follicular development at the top.	1. FSH causes follicular development 2. Follicles release estrogen 3. Estrogen triggers the release of LH 4. LH triggers the ovulation
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by discharge of fluid from the vagina, and also marks the first day of a new cycle?	Menstrual phase
Place the phases of the menstrual cycle in the order that they occur from day 1 to day 28 of the cycle. Note this may be different from the order in which they are described! Place the first phase at the top.	1. Menstrual phase 2. Proliferative phase 3. Secretory phase 4. Premenstrual phase
The functional layer of the endometrium that was lost during menstruation is rebuilt in what phase of the menstrual cycle?	Proliferative phase
List in order the four phases of the female sexual response. Place the first phase at the top.	1. Excitement 2. Plateau 3. Orgasm 4. Resolution
Day 15 to day 26 is what phase of the menstrual cycle?	Secretory phase
Vaginal transudate is produced by which of the following?	Vaginal walls
During the menstrual cycle, menstruation is most directly triggered by a drop in which hormone?	Progesterone
Which female glands secrete prostatic-like fluid during orgasm?	Paraurethral glands
The last phase of the menstrual cycle is which of the following?	Menstrual phase
Choose all of the uterine phases of the menstrual cycle.	Premenstrual phase Secretory phase Menstrual phase Proliferative phase
How long is gestation in humans?	About 266 days
Choose all the phases of the female sexual response.	Orgasm Plateau Excitement Resolution
Which term refers to the developing embryo along with all of its associated structures?	Conceptus
The serous fluid produced by the vaginal wall is called vaginal _______	Transudate
During pregnancy, estrogen is secreted by which of the following?	Corpus luteum and placenta
The cervix plunges spasmodically into the vagina during which phase of female sexual response?	Orgasm
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by discharge of fluid from the vagina, and also marks the first day of a new cycle?	Menstrual phase
How does pregnancy affect intestinal motility?	It reduces it.
The term gestation refers to which of the following?	Duration of pregnancy
What is parturition?	Process of childbirth
Choose all that make up the conceptus.	Embryo and placenta
The period immediately after parturition is referred to as the period and is critical for involution of the uterus and onset of breastfeeding.	postpartum, puerperium
An important source of estrogen during the first weeks of a pregnancy is the _________ luteum.	Corpus
__________ is the synthesis and ejection of milk from the mammary glands.	lactation
Sexual excitement and plateau often culminate in the intense sensation referred to as	Orgasm
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the growth of mammillary gland ducts during pregnancy?	Estrogen
During pregnancy, the enlarged uterus presses on the stomach causing the reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus (GERD). The common symptom caused by this is reflux is called ________	Heartburn
How is colostrum different from breast milk?	It has lower fat content.
True labor contractions mark the beginning of the process of childbirth, referred to as ______________	parturition
List in order the series of events leading to milk ejection. Begin with the suckling of the infant at the top.	1. Infant suckling 2. Posterior pituitary releases oxytocin 3. Myoepithelial cells around acini stimulated 4. Milk enters lactiferous ducts
Which term is used for the first 6 weeks postpartum?	Puerperium
Choose all that are benefits of breastfeeding for the neonate, besides nutritional value.	Supply of antibodies Colonization of intestine with beneficial bacteria Laxative affect to remove meconium from intestinal tract Emotional bonding
Which term refers to both milk synthesis and milk ejection?	Lactation
Which is an effect of estrogen during pregnancy?	Growth and branching of the mammary gland ducts
_____________ is a mammary secretion that occurs in late pregnancy that is similar to breast milk but contains less fat.	colostrum
The flow of milk, also called milk Blank______, is controlled by a neuroendocrine reflex stimulated by the infant's sucking.	ejection
True or False: Cow's milk is nutritionally similar to human milk and is acceptable for neonatal digestion.	False
How much milk does a woman nursing one baby produce in a day?	About 1.5 L

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