Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

What paired structures in the lower abdominal cavity are responsible for producing eggs in females?

1. Fallopian tubes

2. Uterus

3. Ovaries

4. Cervix

The correct answer is: Ovaries

The structures responsible for producing eggs in females are the ovaries. The ovaries are a pair of small, almond-shaped organs located in the lower abdominal cavity, one on each side of the uterus. They play a crucial role in the female reproductive system, as they are responsible for producing and releasing ova (eggs) during the menstrual cycle. In addition to egg production, the ovaries also produce hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which are essential for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy. The other options represent different organs within the female reproductive system that have distinct functions. The fallopian tubes transport the eggs from the ovaries to the uterus but do not produce eggs themselves. The uterus is where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus, while the cervix serves as the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina, helping regulate the passage of sperm and menstrual flow. Each of these structures plays an important role in reproduction, but the ovaries are specifically responsible for the actual production of eggs.