27. The Reproductive System

Where are the ovaries located in the female reproductive system?

Within the endometrium, the ________ layer is shed during menstruation and the ______ layer contains stem cells.

Which of the following ligaments does not attach to the ovaries?

a. Lateral cervical ligaments

b. Broad ligament

c. Ovarian ligament

d. Suspensory ligament

e. All of these attach to the ovaries.

Fill in the blanks: The ________ is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system, and the ________ is the site of implantation of the fertilized ovum.

The uterine wall and the vaginal wall share some superficial similarities. For example, in both structures, the middle layer is composed of:

Fill in the blanks: Within the lobes of the mammary glands are smaller units called ________ , which contain glandular ________ that produce milk when a woman is lactating.

Mammary glands are actually modified ___________.

Which of the following areas in the female reproductive tract is the site of fertilization?

a. Uterus

b. Ampulla of the uterine tube

c. Vagina

d. Cervix of the uterus

e. Any of these areas are possible sites of fertilization.

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

a. Relaxin

b. Inhibin

c. Estrogens

d. Oxytocin

e. Progesterone

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

Which of the following is NOT one of the major support structures of the ovaries?