Exam 47: Growth and Development

The myometrium contracts mildly but frequently after ovulation.

A tetrad is:

Prolactin stimulates the myoepithelial cells in the breast to eject milk into the ducts.

The granulose cells secrete the zona pellucida, which is a clear, gel-like shell that surrounds the oocyte.

As an oocyte matures, it moves to the medulla of the ovary to complete its development.

An imperforate hymen may prevent the escape of menstrual flow from the body.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Fertilized ovum

The low body fat in some female athletes may cause amenorrhea.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Condition in which fatty deposits build up on the walls of blood vessels

"Uterine milk" is produced by the placenta while it is in the uterus.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Results from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain

Changes in the uterus are influenced most by estrogen in the preovulatory phase and by progesterone in the postovulatory phase.

As part of the cyclical changes occurring in the uterus, both estrogen and progesterone cause an increase in myometrial contractions.

The accessory organs of the female reproductive system include the uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulv a. The uterine tubes and uterus are considered the internal genitals and the vagina and vulva are considered the external genitals.

Ovulation always occurs on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Giving birth

A condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall is called:

The outer layer of theca cells in the ovary produce an androgen that is converted to estrogen by the granulosa cells.

The spike in estrogen on about day 12 of the menstrual cycle stimulates the LH surge, which triggers ovulation.

The peristalsis of the muscle layer in the uterine tube moves the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.