Multiple Choice
Which part of the female reproductive system sheds during the menstrual cycle?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
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In the female reproductive system, where are the ovules stored before fertilization?
A
Uterus
B
Fallopian Tubes
C
Ovaries
D
Cervix
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Understand the structure of the female reproductive system, which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix.
Recognize that the ovaries are the primary reproductive organs in females responsible for producing eggs (ovules) and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
Learn that ovules are stored in the ovaries before they are released during the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle.
Identify that after ovulation, the ovule travels through the fallopian tubes where fertilization by sperm can occur.
Conclude that the correct location where ovules are stored before fertilization is the ovaries, as they are the site of egg production and storage.
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