A & P II: MODULE 6 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
EXAM Q & A
I. The inner endoderm layer forms the .
The inner endoderm layer forms the glands (thyroid, parathyroid and thymus), solid organs
(liver and pancreas) and the lining of the hollow organs of the digestive and respiratory
systems.
II. The cardiovascular system develops from what layer of the blastocyst?
Mesoderm
III. Describe the steps of the formation of the neural tube.
The lateral sides of the ectoderm move together (convergence) forming the epidermis
superficially. The neural fold forms underneath the epidermis, becoming the neural crest. The
neural plate becomes the neural groove and then finally the neural tube once convergence is
complete. The anterior portion of the neural tube becomes the brain and the rest forms the
brainstem and spinal cord.
IV. What supplement is recommended to prevent neural tube defects?
Folic acid
V. Around what week does the heart begin to have blood flow?
Week 3
VI. During what trimester do fingerprints develop?
, A & P II: MODULE 6 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
EXAM Q & A
2nd trimester
VII. What trimester do the testes descend into the scrotum?
3rd trimester
VIII. What causes the cervix to dilate during labor?
The uterus contracts, which pushes the baby’s head against the cervix causing it to dilate
(widen).
IX. What is the second stage of labor?
Delivery of the baby
X. What is the third stage of labor?
Delivery of the placenta
XI. What stage of labor is the longest?
Dilation of the cervix
XII. The female reproductive system includes what internal organs?
Internal organs: the ovaries, the oviducts (fallopian or uterine tubes), the uterus, and
the vagina.
XIII. What is ovulation? How often does it occur?
The release of a mature egg; occurs approximately every 28 days.
XIV. What is the ovarian cycle?
, A & P II: MODULE 6 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
EXAM Q & A
An egg is released from the ovarian follicle.
XV. What does the ovarian follicle become after ovulation?
The corpus luteum
XVI. What is the purpose of the corpus luteum?
It helps maintain pregnancy if an egg is fertilized; if not, it disintegrates.
XVII. What are the three sections and three coats of the oviducts?
Infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus and three coats: the outer serous coat, the middle
muscular coat, and an inner mucosa coat.
XVIII. What is the function of the fimbriae?
The fimbriae capture an egg from the ovary at the time of ovulation. When an egg
(oocyte) bursts from follicle within an ovary during ovulation, it is swept into an
oviduct
XIX. An egg is most often fertilized in what region?
Ampulla
XX. Describe the shape and location of the uterus.
The uterus is a hollow, thick-walled muscular organ shaped like an inverted pear
connecting the uterine tubes and the vagina and, in a forward-tilted position between
the bladder and the rectum.
XXI. What are the three layers of the uterus?
The outer serous perimetrium, the middle muscular myometrium and the inner
EXAM Q & A
I. The inner endoderm layer forms the .
The inner endoderm layer forms the glands (thyroid, parathyroid and thymus), solid organs
(liver and pancreas) and the lining of the hollow organs of the digestive and respiratory
systems.
II. The cardiovascular system develops from what layer of the blastocyst?
Mesoderm
III. Describe the steps of the formation of the neural tube.
The lateral sides of the ectoderm move together (convergence) forming the epidermis
superficially. The neural fold forms underneath the epidermis, becoming the neural crest. The
neural plate becomes the neural groove and then finally the neural tube once convergence is
complete. The anterior portion of the neural tube becomes the brain and the rest forms the
brainstem and spinal cord.
IV. What supplement is recommended to prevent neural tube defects?
Folic acid
V. Around what week does the heart begin to have blood flow?
Week 3
VI. During what trimester do fingerprints develop?
, A & P II: MODULE 6 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
EXAM Q & A
2nd trimester
VII. What trimester do the testes descend into the scrotum?
3rd trimester
VIII. What causes the cervix to dilate during labor?
The uterus contracts, which pushes the baby’s head against the cervix causing it to dilate
(widen).
IX. What is the second stage of labor?
Delivery of the baby
X. What is the third stage of labor?
Delivery of the placenta
XI. What stage of labor is the longest?
Dilation of the cervix
XII. The female reproductive system includes what internal organs?
Internal organs: the ovaries, the oviducts (fallopian or uterine tubes), the uterus, and
the vagina.
XIII. What is ovulation? How often does it occur?
The release of a mature egg; occurs approximately every 28 days.
XIV. What is the ovarian cycle?
, A & P II: MODULE 6 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
EXAM Q & A
An egg is released from the ovarian follicle.
XV. What does the ovarian follicle become after ovulation?
The corpus luteum
XVI. What is the purpose of the corpus luteum?
It helps maintain pregnancy if an egg is fertilized; if not, it disintegrates.
XVII. What are the three sections and three coats of the oviducts?
Infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus and three coats: the outer serous coat, the middle
muscular coat, and an inner mucosa coat.
XVIII. What is the function of the fimbriae?
The fimbriae capture an egg from the ovary at the time of ovulation. When an egg
(oocyte) bursts from follicle within an ovary during ovulation, it is swept into an
oviduct
XIX. An egg is most often fertilized in what region?
Ampulla
XX. Describe the shape and location of the uterus.
The uterus is a hollow, thick-walled muscular organ shaped like an inverted pear
connecting the uterine tubes and the vagina and, in a forward-tilted position between
the bladder and the rectum.
XXI. What are the three layers of the uterus?
The outer serous perimetrium, the middle muscular myometrium and the inner
