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Medical Terminology and Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System Quiz

#1

Which organ is responsible for producing eggs in the female reproductive system?

Ovary
Explanation

Egg production organ

#2

What is the medical term for the monthly shedding of the uterine lining in non-pregnant females?

Menstruation
Explanation

Monthly uterine lining shedding

#3

What is the medical term for the absence of menstruation in females of reproductive age?

Amenorrhea
Explanation

Absence of menstruation

#4

Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during pregnancy?

Progesterone
Explanation

Uterine lining maintenance hormone

#5

What is the function of the corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle?

Produce progesterone
Explanation

Progesterone production

#6

What is the main function of the fallopian tubes?

Fertilization
Explanation

Site of egg fertilization

#7

Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?

Estrogen
Explanation

Development of female secondary sexual characteristics

#8

Which structure connects the uterus to the vagina?

Cervix
Explanation

Uterus to vagina connection

#9

During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?

Follicular phase
Explanation

Ovulation phase

#10

Which structure serves as the passageway for both menstrual flow and the baby during childbirth?

Vagina
Explanation

Menstrual flow and childbirth passage

#11

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Uterus surgical removal

#12

What is the medical term for the external female genitalia?

Vulva
Explanation

External female genitalia

#13

Which structure is responsible for nourishing and protecting the developing fetus during pregnancy?

Placenta
Explanation

Fetal nourishment and protection organ

#14

What is the primary function of the cervix?

Opening to the uterus
Explanation

Uterus opening

#15

Which hormone is responsible for the contraction of the uterus during labor?

Oxytocin
Explanation

Labor uterus contraction hormone

#16

Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the thickening of the uterine lining in preparation for a potential pregnancy?

Proliferative phase
Explanation

Uterine lining thickening phase

#17

What is the function of the fimbriae in the female reproductive system?

Capturing and guiding eggs into the fallopian tube
Explanation

Egg capturing and guiding

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