The Ovaries are Supported by (The)________

Question

The ovaries are supported by (the)________.
A) roof of the pelvic cavity
B) ovarian blood vessels and the ovarian hilum
C) mesovarium
D) uterus
E) None of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The ovaries are supported by the mesovarium, which is a double layer of peritoneum that attaches the ovary to the broad ligament of the uterus. Option A is incorrect because the roof of the pelvic cavity does not actively support the ovaries. Option B is incorrect because while the ovarian blood vessels and hilum are located in close proximity to the ovaries, they do not provide active support. Option D is incorrect because the uterus is a separate reproductive organ and does not directly support the ovaries.