Name two structures and their functions in female reproductive system

What will be an ideal response?


Ovaries: production of oocytes and hormones; uterine tubes: delivery of oocyte or embryo to uterus, site of fertilization; uterus: site of embryonic development and exchange between maternal and fetal bloodstream, shedding of lining during menstruation; vagina: site of sperm deposition, birth canal during delivery, passageway for fluids during menstruation; clitoris: contains erectile tissue for pleasurable sensations during sexual intercourse; labia: contains glands that lubricate entrance to vagina; mammary glands: milk production that nourishes newborn infant

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Which chambers in the heart receive blood?

A. Ventricles B. Auricles C. Atria D. None of these are correct.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the second-messenger mechanism of hormone action?

A) Hormone effects are amplified. B) G proteins and cAMP are used. C) Receptors are on the cell surface. D) Cellular operations are altered by direct stimulation of a gene. E) Kinases may phosphorylate proteins.

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_______ removes phosphate groups

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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