27. The Reproductive System

More than one choice may apply.

The outer layer of the blastocyst, which attaches to the uterine wall, is the

a. Yolk sac

b. Inner cell mass

c. Amnion

d. Trophoblast

The ovaries are responsible for 

(a) The production of female gametes

(b) The secretion of female sex hormones

(c) The secretion of inhibin

(d) All of these

What is the role of the clitoris in the female reproductive system?

Crystal had both her left ovary and her right uterine tube removed surgically at age 17 because of a cyst and a tumor in these organs. Now, at age 32, she remains healthy and is expecting her second child. How could Crystal conceive a child with just one ovary and one uterine tube, separated on opposite sides of the pelvis?

More than one choice may apply.

Which of the following attach to the ovary?

The corpus luteum is formed at the site of:

a. Fertilization

b. Ovulation

c. Menstruation

d. Implantation

Which of the following hormones is/are not produced by the ovaries?

a. Relaxin

b. Inhibin

c. Estrogens

d. Oxytocin

e. Progesterone

Describe each of the three phases of a typical 28-day uterine cycle.

Where are the ovaries located in the female reproductive system?

The term ‘vestibule’ in the context of female anatomy refers to the area enclosed within the:

More than one choice may apply.

The myometrium is the muscular layer of the uterus, and the endometrium is the_________layer.

a. serosa

b. adventitia

c. submucosa

d. mucosa

Given that the uterine tubes are not continuous with the ovaries, how can you explain the fact that not all ovulated 'eggs' end up in the female's peritoneal cavity?