Question 1

A mature follicle is known as a __________ follicle.

Accepted Answer

A)   Müllerian
B)   graafian
C)   corpus luteal
D)   stimulated

Question 2

Which one of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   The ovaries are almond shaped.
B)   The ovaries are suspended from the anterior aspect of the broad ligaments.
C)   The ovaries lie in the ovarian fossa.
D)   The ovaries receive blood from the ovarian and uterine arteries.

Question 3

In postmenopausal patients who are not on hormone replacement therapy, an endometrial thickness of less than ______ millimeters (mm)  is considered benign.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   3
C)   5
D)   10

Question 4

Which one of the following structures lies above the utero-ovarian ligament, round ligament, and tubo-ovarian vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ovary
B)   Fallopian tube
C)   Broad ligament
D)   Uterine artery

Question 5

A mature follicle typically measures _____ cm right before ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   1.5
C)   2
D)   3

Question 6

The superficial layer of glands and stroma of the endometrium is called which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Zona basalis
B)   Zona functionalis
C)   Zona stromata
D)   Zona endometria

Question 7

The normal size of the menarchal uterus should measure ______ centimeters (cm)  long and _____ cm wide.

Accepted Answer

A)   3; 5
B)   2; 3
C)   8; 4
D)   6; 2

Question 8

The ovaries are laterally supported by which one of the following ligaments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ovarian
B)   Broad
C)   Round
D)   Suspensory

Question 9

The release of an egg from the ruptured follicle is termed which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Menstruation
B)   Corpus luteum
C)   Ovulation
D)   Follicular-stimulating hormone

Question 10

Abnormally heavy or long menses is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)   dysmenorrhea.
B)   menorrhagia.
C)   oligomenorrhea.
D)   amenorrhea. B

Question 11

Which one of the following portions of the fallopian tube is the most coiled?

Accepted Answer

A)   Infundibulum
B)   Ampulla
C)   Isthmus
D)   Interstitial

Question 12

The endometrium demonstrates the "three-line" sign in which one of the following phases?

Accepted Answer

A)   Menstrual
B)   Proliferative
C)   Secretory
D)   Luteal

Question 13

What is the physiologic status of prepuberty called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Menarche
B)   Menopause
C)   Premenarche
D)   Postmenarche

Question 14

Bending forward of the fundus and body of the uterus toward the cervix is called which one of the following positions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retroflexion
B)   Anteversion
C)   Anteflexion
D)   Retroversion

Question 15

The retrouterine space is also known as which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior cul-de-sac
B)   Space of Retzius
C)   Posterior cul-de-sac
D)   Pouch of Dodd C

Question 16

The left ovarian vein drains into which one of the following veins?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inferior vena cava
B)   Uterine
C)   Left renal
D)   External iliac

Question 17

The vagina has two sources of blood supply; they are the:

Accepted Answer

A)   ovarian artery and uterine artery.
B)   uterine artery and vaginal artery.
C)   internal iliac artery and vaginal artery.
D)   aorta and external iliac artery.

Question 18

Which one of the following ligaments contains the uterine blood vessels and nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)   Broad
B)   Round
C)   Uterosacral
D)   Endometrial

Question 19

The ovary produces two hormones. Estrogen is secreted by __________, whereas progesterone is secreted by the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   follicles; corpus luteum
B)   secretory; proliferative
C)   follicles; corpuscle
D)   corpus luteum; nabothian

Question 20

Which one of the following ligaments occupies the space between the layers of another ligament and occurs in front of and below the fallopian tubes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Broad
B)   Uterosacral
C)   Round
D)   Tubal C

Exam 41: Normal Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Pelvis

A mature follicle is known as a __________ follicle.

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Which one of the following statements is false?

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In postmenopausal patients who are not on hormone replacement therapy, an endometrial thickness of less than ______ millimeters (mm) is considered benign.

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Which one of the following structures lies above the utero-ovarian ligament, round ligament, and tubo-ovarian vessels?

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A mature follicle typically measures _____ cm right before ovulation.

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The superficial layer of glands and stroma of the endometrium is called which one of the following?

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The normal size of the menarchal uterus should measure ______ centimeters (cm) long and _____ cm wide.

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The ovaries are laterally supported by which one of the following ligaments?

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The release of an egg from the ruptured follicle is termed which one of the following?

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Abnormally heavy or long menses is termed:

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Which one of the following portions of the fallopian tube is the most coiled?

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The endometrium demonstrates the "three-line" sign in which one of the following phases?

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What is the physiologic status of prepuberty called?

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Bending forward of the fundus and body of the uterus toward the cervix is called which one of the following positions?

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The retrouterine space is also known as which one of the following?

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The left ovarian vein drains into which one of the following veins?

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The vagina has two sources of blood supply; they are the:

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Which one of the following ligaments contains the uterine blood vessels and nerves?

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The ovary produces two hormones. Estrogen is secreted by __________, whereas progesterone is secreted by the ___________.

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Which one of the following ligaments occupies the space between the layers of another ligament and occurs in front of and below the fallopian tubes?

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