Match the descriptor in the left-hand column to the appropriate anatomic, struct

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Match the descriptor in the left-hand column to the appropriate anatomic, structural component of the female reproductive tract listed in the right-hand column.

Cervix

Clitoris

Fallopian Tube

Labia

Ovary

Uterus

Vagina

sheds its lining during menstruation

contains follicles where germ cells mature

corpora lutea in this structure serve as the primary source of progesterone during the first trimester of pregnancy

base of the uterus that dilates and effaces during the birthing process

normal site for fertilization in the female reproductive tract

female homolog of the penis

site of semen deposition in the female reproductive tract

a.k.a. oviduct

female gonad responsible for steroidogenesis and gamete production

portal of entry from/exit to the external environment for the female reproductive tract

site of implantation and embryo/fetal development during pregnancy

cells scraped from this region are analyzed for precancerous/cancerous cells when a pap smear is performed

contains 3 layers, the endometrium, myometrium and perimetrium, moving from its lumen to its outer surface

a.k.a. uterine tube

longitudinal folds on either side of the vaginal and urethral openings

1.

Cervix

2.

Clitoris

3.

Fallopian Tube

4.

Labia

5.

Ovary

6.

Uterus

7.

Vagina

Explanation / Answer

1. Cervix -- base of the uterus that dilates and effaces during the birthing process.

2. Clitoris -- female homolog of the penis

3. Fallopian Tube -- normal site for fertilization in the female reproductive tract

4. Labia -- longitudinal folds on either side of the vaginal and urethral openings

5. Ovary -- site of semen deposition in the female reproductive tract

Ovary -- contains follicles where germ cells mature

Ovary -- female gonad responsible for steroidogenesis and gamete production

6. Uterus -- sheds its lining during menstruation

  Uterus --contains 3 layers, the endometrium, myometrium and perimetrium, moving from its lumen to its outer surface

7. Vagina -- portal of entry from/exit to the external environment for the female reproductive tract

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