Exam 35: A: Female Reproductive System

The estrogenic phase follows ovulation.

After ovulation,the endometrium grows another 2 to 3 mm because of rapid cell proliferation.

The lack of attachment between the uterine tubes and the ovaries makes it possible for an ectopic pregnancy to occur in the pelvic cavity.

The ovaries are attached to the oviducts.

Ovaries are anchored by the mesovarian and ovarian ligaments.

Organs can be classified as essential or accessory reproductive organs depending on how directly they are involved with producing offspring.

The parietal peritoneum is incomplete because it covers the entire cervix but only part of the body of the uterus.

The ovaries are similar to the testes in that they produce both reproductive cells and hormones.

The process of lactation is an example of hormonal permissiveness because estrogen permits progesterone to have its full effect.

Long-term amenorrhea may be linked to the development of osteoporosis.

The hormones in the contraceptive pills and implants can have widespread side effects on systems other than the reproductive system.

A line drawn between the two ischial tuberosities divides the perineum into a urogenital and anal triangle.

In light-skinned women,the areola and nipple of the breasts change color from pale pink to brown early in pregnancy.

The average age of both menarche and menopause has decreased in recent years.

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

Like many other organs in the body,the ovaries consist of two major layers of tissue-the cortex and the medulla.

During the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle,the blood level of estrogen is high because of the secretion from the developing follicle.

The endometrium is attached to the myometrium by the stratum compactum.

The anterior pituitary gland secretes estrogen.

The internal os is formed by the opening of the uterine tubes into the uterus.