Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology
II: Module 6 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
All the following are functions of the ovaries EXCEPT: - ANSWERSA. Production of
eggs
B. Correct! Maintaining the development of a fetus
C. Production of estrogen
D. Development of the corpus luteum
Which of the following statements is true concerning oogenesis? - ANSWERSA. It
begins at the time of puberty.
B. Correct! The primary oocyte divides to produce a secondary oocyte.
C. Each primary oocyte produces in two to three mature ova.
D. The first polar body maintains all the cytoplasm.
E. B&C are true
Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ______________ . -
ANSWERSOvarian follicle
Name the specific region of the reproductive system highlighted in blue below (also
indicated by the arrow). - ANSWERSFimbriae (infundibulum)
This layer of the uterus contracts during labor. - ANSWERSA. Endometrium
B. Mucosal coat
C. Perimetrium
D. Correct! Myometrium
E. Serous coat
Which of the following statements is false concerning the vagina? - ANSWERSA.
Correct! The fundus is made of elastic fibers, blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves.
B. The wetness and moisture of the surface is achieved by mucous from the cervix.
C. The elastic fibers give the vaginal wall elasticity.
D. The mucosal lining can extend.
Describe the purpose of the cervix prior to ovulation. - ANSWERSJust prior to ovulation,
the cervix swells, softens and secretes mucus allowing sperm better access to and
viability within the uterus.
Label the regions of the reproductive system below: (A-C) - ANSWERSA: Prepuce
B: Urethral orifice
C: Vestibule
II: Module 6 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
All the following are functions of the ovaries EXCEPT: - ANSWERSA. Production of
eggs
B. Correct! Maintaining the development of a fetus
C. Production of estrogen
D. Development of the corpus luteum
Which of the following statements is true concerning oogenesis? - ANSWERSA. It
begins at the time of puberty.
B. Correct! The primary oocyte divides to produce a secondary oocyte.
C. Each primary oocyte produces in two to three mature ova.
D. The first polar body maintains all the cytoplasm.
E. B&C are true
Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ______________ . -
ANSWERSOvarian follicle
Name the specific region of the reproductive system highlighted in blue below (also
indicated by the arrow). - ANSWERSFimbriae (infundibulum)
This layer of the uterus contracts during labor. - ANSWERSA. Endometrium
B. Mucosal coat
C. Perimetrium
D. Correct! Myometrium
E. Serous coat
Which of the following statements is false concerning the vagina? - ANSWERSA.
Correct! The fundus is made of elastic fibers, blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves.
B. The wetness and moisture of the surface is achieved by mucous from the cervix.
C. The elastic fibers give the vaginal wall elasticity.
D. The mucosal lining can extend.
Describe the purpose of the cervix prior to ovulation. - ANSWERSJust prior to ovulation,
the cervix swells, softens and secretes mucus allowing sperm better access to and
viability within the uterus.
Label the regions of the reproductive system below: (A-C) - ANSWERSA: Prepuce
B: Urethral orifice
C: Vestibule
