Human Anatomy Quiz: Female Reproductive System – Multiple Choice + Answers

1 - The following statements are comparisons of male and female reproduction; choose the statement that is incorrect.

A) the reproductive organs of both sexes are homologous This is the correct answer.

B) both sexes have reproductive capabilities throughout adulthood

C) both systems experience latent development

D) both systems have gonads that produce gametes and sex hormones

2 - What reproductive organ(s) of the female secretes fluid for vaginal lubrication during coitus?

A) uterine tubes

B) labia majora This is the correct answer.

C) vestibular glands

D) pudendal cleft

3 - When do the oogonia begin meiosis in the female?

A) at puberty

B) monthly during menstruation

C) at age 20 This is the correct answer.

D) toward the end of gestation of the female fetus

4 - Ovulation is triggered by _______________.

A) follicle-stimulating hormone This is the correct answer.

B) a mid-cycle surge of luteinizing hormone

C) hormones from the follicular cells

D) hormones from the theca interna

5 - When the secondary oocyte is released from the ovary, it is surrounded by ____________________. A) corpus luteum

B) zona pellucida

C) corona radiata

D) polar bodies

E) All of the above.

F) "A" and "C" only This is the correct answer.

G) "B" and "C" only

6 - The following statements concern the uterine tubes. Choose the statement that is true. This is the correct answer.

A) The infundibulum is not actually attached to the ovary and can allow pathogens to enter the abdominal cavity.

B) The fimbriae do not beat in a wave-like fashion but instead are stationary.

C) The outer serous layer of the uterine tube is part of the parietal peritoneum.

D) The internal mucosa that lines the lumen is made up of squamous epithelium.

7 - The opening of the cervical canal into the vagina is called the ____________________.

A) cervix

B) cervical canal

C) isthmus of the uterus This is the correct answer.

D) uterine ostium

8 - What portion of the uterus is shed during menstruation?

A) perimetrium This is the correct answer.

B) stratum functionale of the endometrium

C) stratum basale of the endometrium

D) myometrium

9 - The __________________ is a subcutaneous pad of adipose tissue covering the symphysis pubis.

A) perineum

B) vulva This is the correct answer.

C) mons pubis

D) prepuce

10 - In what part of the breast is milk stored before draining at the tip of the nipple?

A) areola

B) mammary alveoli This is the correct answer.

C) lactiferous sinus

D) mammary ducts

11 - During the _________________ phase of menstruation, the lining of the uterus rebuilds.

A) menstrual This is the correct answer.

B) proliferative

C) secretory

D) The lining of the uterus rebuilds continually.

12 - Severe menstrual cramps accompany ________________.

A) amenorrhea

B) menorrhagia This is the correct answer.

C) dysmenorrhea

D) metrorrhagia