Female Reproductive System

Front 1

During pregnancy, the hormone ____ functions to supress uterine contractions, prevent menstruation, and stimulate development of mammary gland acini

Back 1

Progesterone

Front 2

___ (class of hormone) and androgens are responsible for most of the visible changes associated with puberty in the female

Back 2

estrogens

Front 3

List in order the phases of the ovarian cycle

Back 3

follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase

Front 4

the average length of the sexual cycle each month is ___ weeks

Back 4

4

Front 5

Identify the uterine phases of the menstrual cycle

Back 5

secretory phase, premenstrual phase, proliferative phase, and menstrual phase

Front 6

List the organs of the internal genitalia

Back 6

uterine tubes, uterus, ovaries, and vagina

Front 7

Indicate the correct order of the uterine wall layers, beginning with the most superficial

Back 7

perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium

Front 8

A woman who has previously given birth is said to be

Back 8

multipara

Front 9

The ___ is the erectile organ of the female genitalia

Back 9

clitoris

Front 10

The process of ___ that occurs about day of the ovarian cycle includes the rupturing of the mature follicle and the release of its egg and surrounding cells

Back 10

ovulation

Front 11

The production of the female haploid gamete is called ___

Back 11

oogenesis

Front 12

Identify the stage of labor that begins when the baby's head enters the vagina and lasts until the baby is entirely expelled

Back 12

expulsion stage

Front 13

The period of time from conception to birth is called

Back 13

gestation

Front 14

Each trimester of pregnancy is approximately ___ months in duration

Back 14

three

Front 15

the developing embryo along with all of its associated structures are collectively called the

Back 15

conceptus

Front 16

Lactiferous sinuses merge at the ___ of the breast

Back 16

nipple

Front 17

Identify the definition of parturition

Back 17

process of childbirth

Front 18

The pituitary hormone associated with uterine contraction is

Back 18

oxytocin

Front 19

sexual excitement and plateau often culminate in the intense sensation referred to as

Back 19

orgasm

Front 20

List in order the four phases of the female sexual response

Back 20

excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution

Front 21

Within the ovary, eggs develop within encircling structures called

Back 21

follicles

Front 22

The developing embryo along with all of its associated structures are collectively called the

Back 22

conceptus

Front 23

the period immediately after the birth of a child is referred to as the ______ period and is critical for involution of the uterus and onset of breastfeeding

Back 23

postpartum

Front 24

Identify the correct definition of lactation

Back 24

both milk synthesis and ejection

Front 25

The ___ is the tube that allows discharge of menstrual fluid, receipt of the penis and semen, and birth of a baby

Back 25

vagina

Front 26

which stage of labor occurs after the baby has been expelled when uterine contractions continue in order to expel the placenta amnion and other membranes

Back 26

placental stage

Front 27

Lactiferous sinuses merge at the ___ of the breast

Back 27

nipple

Front 28

List the series of events that contribute to increasingly forceful uterine contraction during labor starting with stretching of the cervix

Back 28

Stretching of the cervix due to position of the conceptus
Oxytocin released from posterior pituitary
Increased strength of uterine contractions

Front 29

During the female sexual response, lubrication of the vestibule is due to activity of which of the following sources

Back 29

vaginal transudate and greater vestibular glands

Front 30

The __ is the large muscular organ that opens to the vagina

Back 30

uterus

Front 31

the menstrual cycle entails

Back 31

monthly changes to the lining of the uterus

Front 32

Rank the series of hormonal events starting with menstruation that result in ovulation

Back 32

FSH causes follicular development
follicles release estrogen
estrogen triggers release of LH
LH triggers ovulation

Front 33

The flow of milk, or milk ____ is controlled by a neuroendocrine reflex stimulated by the infant's sucking

Back 33

ejection

Front 34

luteinizing hormone (LH) has a ___ affect upon the corpus luteum

Back 34

positive (stimulatory)

Front 35

Identify the structures affected by vasocongestion during sexual excitement

Back 35

clitoris, labia minora, labia majora

Front 36

The linea nigra forms from an accumulation of ____ (cells) along the linea alba

Back 36

melanocytes

Front 37

an __ is an unfertilized oocyte or egg

Back 37

ova