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Quiz about The Female Reproductive System

The Female Reproductive System Quiz

This quiz deals with parts and functions of female reproductive anatomy.

A multiple-choice quiz by ballykissangel. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ballykissangel

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,064

Updated
Nov 23 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7518

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which is NOT a function of the ovaries? Hint

They produce and release eggs

They produce the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone

They stimulate the start of labour contractions

They store eggs (ova)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is TRUE of the ovaries? Hint

They are grayish-pink in colour

They are oval or almond shaped

All of these

They are about the size of an olive

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Question 3 of 10

3. Gonads are sex organs that produce gametes. Male gonads are the testes. What is the female counterpart- (ie the female gonads)? Hint

uterus

vagina

fallopian tubes

ovaries

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following do female breasts not contain? Hint

ligaments

muscles

fat

tissue

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is large breast size genetic?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is a function of the vagina? Hint

passageway for the birth of a baby

all of these

receptacle for the penis during sex

outlet for menstrual flow

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Question 7 of 10

7. Approximately what is the size of the uterus in a non-pregnant state? Hint

size and shape of a lemon

size and shape of a grapefruit

size and shape of a pear

size and shape of an orange

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Question 8 of 10

8. The tubes which extend from the uterus to the ovaries are known by all but one of the following names. Hint

oviducts

fertility tubes

fallopian tubes

uterine tubes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Approximately how long are the fallopian tubes? Hint

less than an inch

about 1 inch

between 4 & 5 inches

about 8 inches

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or False?-The inner lining of the uterus in which a fertilized egg implants is called the endometrium.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is NOT a function of the ovaries?

Answer: They stimulate the start of labour contractions

A baby girl is born with approximately 60,000 ova. Only about 400-500 will ripen during her lifetime.

2. Which is TRUE of the ovaries?

Answer: All of these

The ovaries lie on either side of the uterus just below the openings to the fallopian tubes.

3. Gonads are sex organs that produce gametes. Male gonads are the testes. What is the female counterpart- (ie the female gonads)?

Answer: ovaries

Gametes are sex cells. Male sex cells are sperm, produced in the testes and female sex cells are ova, produced in the ovaries.

4. Which of the following do female breasts not contain?

Answer: muscles

That's why exercise will not increase breast size and why dieting will decrease it!

5. Is large breast size genetic?

Answer: Yes

Large or small chest sizes seem to run in families and is thought to be hereditary.

6. Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

Answer: all of these

The vagina also connects the neck of the uterus to the external genitals.

7. Approximately what is the size of the uterus in a non-pregnant state?

Answer: size and shape of a pear

The uterus is extremely elastic and can stretch enormously to accomodate a growing baby.

8. The tubes which extend from the uterus to the ovaries are known by all but one of the following names.

Answer: fertility tubes

The fallopian tubes are no wider than the head of a pin. It is here that fertilization should take place. Then the tubes act as a passage way for the fertilized egg to pass on and implant in the uterus.

9. Approximately how long are the fallopian tubes?

Answer: between 4 & 5 inches

The tube's lining and its secretions sustain the egg and the sperm and encourage fertilization. It nourishes the fertilized egg until it implants in the uterus (about 4-7 days).

10. True or False?-The inner lining of the uterus in which a fertilized egg implants is called the endometrium.

Answer: True

This nutrient-rich lining is shed away with the menstrual flow should conception not take place.

Source: Author ballykissangel

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