SCC Bio 431 Female Reproductive
System Structures and Functions
Exam Q&A
Uterine Tube (fallopian tube) - ANSWER-Passageway for sperm and egg; Site is
fertilization
Infundibulum - ANSWER-Receives oocyte
Ampulla - ANSWER-Site of fertilization
Isthmus - ANSWER-Passageway for sperm and egg
Fimbriae - ANSWER-Helps sweep up oocyte; Creates fluid current
Uterus - ANSWER-Houses and protects embryo and fetus
Body, Isthmus, and Fundus - ANSWER-Houses and protects embryo and fetus
Endometrium - ANSWER-Deepest layer; Site of implantation
Myometrium - ANSWER-Smooth muscle layer; Thickest; Allows parturition
Broad Ligament - ANSWER-Secures female reproductive structures
Mesometrium - ANSWER-Secures uterus in places
Mesovarium - ANSWER-Secures ovaries in place
Mesosalpinx - ANSWER-Secures fallopian tubes in place
Round Ligament - ANSWER-Secures uterus in place
Pelvic Diaphragm - ANSWER-Supports pelvic organs
Cervix - ANSWER-Inferior portion; Houses and protects embryo and fetus
Cervical Canal - ANSWER-Passageway for menstruation, sperm, and fetus
Internal and External Os - ANSWER-Openings
Vagina - ANSWER-Birth canal; Allows internal fertilization
Hymen - ANSWER-Protects vaginal opening
System Structures and Functions
Exam Q&A
Uterine Tube (fallopian tube) - ANSWER-Passageway for sperm and egg; Site is
fertilization
Infundibulum - ANSWER-Receives oocyte
Ampulla - ANSWER-Site of fertilization
Isthmus - ANSWER-Passageway for sperm and egg
Fimbriae - ANSWER-Helps sweep up oocyte; Creates fluid current
Uterus - ANSWER-Houses and protects embryo and fetus
Body, Isthmus, and Fundus - ANSWER-Houses and protects embryo and fetus
Endometrium - ANSWER-Deepest layer; Site of implantation
Myometrium - ANSWER-Smooth muscle layer; Thickest; Allows parturition
Broad Ligament - ANSWER-Secures female reproductive structures
Mesometrium - ANSWER-Secures uterus in places
Mesovarium - ANSWER-Secures ovaries in place
Mesosalpinx - ANSWER-Secures fallopian tubes in place
Round Ligament - ANSWER-Secures uterus in place
Pelvic Diaphragm - ANSWER-Supports pelvic organs
Cervix - ANSWER-Inferior portion; Houses and protects embryo and fetus
Cervical Canal - ANSWER-Passageway for menstruation, sperm, and fetus
Internal and External Os - ANSWER-Openings
Vagina - ANSWER-Birth canal; Allows internal fertilization
Hymen - ANSWER-Protects vaginal opening