Exam 47: Growth and Development

A prolapsed uterus results from weakening of the supporting ligaments of the uterus, which permits retroflexion (backward tilt) and descent of the uterus into the vagina.

Climacteric is another name for menarche.

The uterus is held in the normal position by four pairs of uterine ligaments.

The greater vestibular glands in the female are homologous to the bulbourethral glands in the male.

Compare and contrast spermatogenesis and oogenesis.

Briefly discuss the three stages of labor.

Which of the following structures is not formed by the endoderm?

In most cases, stage one of labor lasts from _____ hours.

The postmenstrual phase is also called the proliferative phase.

The normal length of gestation for humans is approximately _____ weeks.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Formation of organs from tissue derived from the primary germ layers of the embryo

Only about what percent of the sperm deposited in the female reproductive tract actually reach the ovum?

The anterior pituitary gland secretes estrogen.

Hormonal methods of contraception work by using the negative feedback system that controls the female reproductive cycle.

After the oocyte is released from the ovary, it is known as an ovum.

The corpus luteum secretes mostly estrogen.

After puberty, about how many primary oocytes resume meioses each month?

Implantation occurs during the _____ stage.

During human oogenesis, which structure contains 46 chromosomes?

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Develops into an important fetal membrane in the placenta