BIOD152 Anatomy and Physiology II Module 6

BIOD152 Anatomy and Physiology II Quiz #6: Module 6 Question 1 Not yet graded / 0 pts The Female Reproductive System 1. The female reproductive system includes what internal organs? 2. What is ovulation? How often does it occur? 3. What is the ovarian cycle? 4. What does the ovarian follicle become after ovulation? 5. What is the purpose of the corpus luteum? 6. What are the three sections and three coats of the oviducts? 7. What is the function of the fimbriae? 8. An egg is most often fertilized in what region? 9. Describe the shape and location of the uterus. 10. What are the three layers of the uterus? 11. What is the function of the myometrium? 12. What are the three regions of the uterus? 13. What is the fundus? 14. What is the function of the cervix just prior to ovulation? 15. What are the three layers of the vaginal wall? Your Answer: 1. ovaries, ovaduct, uterus, vagina and vulva 2. ovulation is the release of mature eggs, and it happens every 28 days 3. egg is released from ovarian follicle 4. Corpus luteum 5. helps maintain pregnancy iof egg is fertilized. 6. infundibulum, ampulla, and isthmus and coats: serous coat, middle muscular coat, inner mucosa coat 7. finger-like projections form the oviduct. 8. ampulla 9. uterus is forward between the bladder and rectum, and is shaped like an inverted pea