COBGC Anatomy and Physiology 1

Question 1

What is the primary function of the placenta during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

To nourish the fetus and remove waste

Answer

To produce hormones

Answer

To protect the fetus from physical trauma

Answer

To facilitate fertilization of the egg

Question 2

Which hormone triggers the onset of labor?

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin

Answer

Estrogen

Answer

Progesterone

Answer

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To maintain the endometrium if pregnancy occurs

Answer

To secrete estrogen and progesterone

Answer

To facilitate egg release

Answer

To transport sperm to the egg

Question 4

Which part of the female reproductive system is also known as the birth canal?

Accepted Answer

Vagina

Answer

Uterus

Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Fallopian Tubes

Question 5

Which structure is known as the "cervical canal" and connects the uterus to the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Cervix

Answer

Endometrium

Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Fallopian Tubes