Question

Activity 32.2 . W Activity 32.3 Activity 32.4 Activity 32.5 Activity 32.6 Describe the structure and function of the external genitalia in the female reproductive system. Describe the structure and function of the mammary glands in the female reproductive system. Describe the microscopic structure of the ovary, Describe the microscopic structure of the uterus, Describe the microscopic structure of the uterine tubes and vagina. PRE-LAB QUIZ Before you begin, read all the activities in Exercise 32 and the required reading in your textbook that is assigned by your instructor. 1. The ligament attaches the ovary to the uterus. 2. The body of the uterus narrows and gives rise to the , which protrudes into the superior end of the vagina. 3. True or False: Each mammary gland covers the pectoralis major muscle on the anterior thoracic wall. 4. During this laboratory exercise, you will examine the microscopic structure of all the following structures except the a. ovary. d. mammary gland. b. vagina. e. uterine tube. c. uterus. 5. True or False: Along the floor to the vestibule, the vaginal orifice is anterior to the urethral orifice. Questions 6-10: Match the structure in column A with the organ in which it is found in column B. 6. Erectile tissue 7. Lactiferous duct 8. Primary follicle 9. Endometrium 10. Stratified squamous epithelium a. Mammary gland b. Vagina c. Uterus d. Clitoris e. Ovary

Answer 1

1. The ovarian ligament attaches the ovary to the uterus. (It is a fibrous ligament which connects the ovary to uterus.)

2. The body of the uterus narrows and gives rise to the cervix which protrudes into the superior end of vagina. (The cervix is the connection between uterus and vagina.)

3. Answer is true. The mammary gland has the pectoralis muscle on the anterior thoracic wall. This muscle forms the base of breast.

4. Information not complete to answer the question.

5. Answer is true. Within the vestibule, the vaginal orifice is anterior to urethral orifice.

6. Erectile tissue is found in d) clitoris. This helps the female in responding to sexual activity.

7. Lactiferous duct is found in a) mammary glands. They are responsible for bringing milk from gland to nipple.

8.Primary follicle is found in e) ovary. It is an ovarian follicle.

9. Endometrium is found in c) uterus. It is the lining found in uterus.

10. Stratified squamous epithelium is seen in b) vagina. It is multilayered and helps in reproduction.