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A&P 2 female Rep System Flashcards

1
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what is the female gonad?

A

ovary

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2
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what does the female gonad produce?

A

gamete (ova/ovum)

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3
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what does the ovary secrete?

A

estrogen and progesterone

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4
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what are the accessory organs?

A

uterine tube(Fallopian tubes)
uterus
vagina

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5
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what are accessory organs responsible for?

A
  1. place for fertilization to occur
  2. an environment for detailed development
  3. nourishment for the newborn
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6
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what is the external genitalia?

A

labia majora, labia minora, vestibule, vaginal orfice, and clitoris

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7
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what is the function of mammary glands?

A

produce milk

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8
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what receives the fertilized ovum?

A

uterus

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9
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what is the muscular tube-shaped organ?

A

vagina

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10
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what receives penis and semen?

A

vagina

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11
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what protects the vaginal orifice?

A

Labia

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12
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what produces sexual sensations?

A

clitoris

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13
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what is the inferior portion of the uterus that opens to the vagina?

A

cervix

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14
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what receives the ovum?

A

fallopian/uterine tube

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15
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what is the site of fertilization?

A

uterine/fallopian tube

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16
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what transports fertilized ovum to the uterus?

A

uterine/fallopian tube

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17
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what process produces the ova?

A

oogenesis

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18
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what are estrogen and progesterone secreted by?

A

Follicle cells and corpus luteum

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19
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what are the steps in the ovarian cycle?

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1.primordial follicles
2. primary follicle
3. secondary follicle
4. tertiary follicle
5. ovulation
6. corpus lutetium
7. corpus albicans

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20
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what does the primordial follicle contain?

A

primary oocyte

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21
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what is in a cluster called an egg nest?

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primordial follicles

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22
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when is the primary oocyte suspended?

A

Meiosis I

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23
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what are the cells around oocyte?

A

granulosa cells

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24
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what forms the outer most layer of the follicle?

A

thecal cells

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25
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what secretes estrogen in the primary follicle?

A

granulosa and thecal cells

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26
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what is the zona pellucida?

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clear region around oocyte

27
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during the secondary follicle, what happens?

A

wall of follicle becomes thicker

28
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what is the tertiary follicle also called?

A

Graafian follicle

29
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what does the tertiary follicle do?

A

releases secondary oocyte at ovulation

30
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what happens during ovulation?

A

secondary oocyte and corona radiate expelled into pelvic cavity
enter uterine tube
secondary oocyte will complete meiosis II if fertilized

31
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what is the tunica albuginea?

A

dense connective tissue underlying germinal epithelium

32
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what is the outer covering of the ovary?

A

germinal epithelium

33
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What is secreted in the corpus luteum in the ovarian cycle?

A

primary progesterone
a lesser amount of estrogen

34
Q

what is scar tissue?

A

corpus albicans

35
Q

what is the finger-like extension?

A

fimbriae

36
Q

what serves to catch released ovum and direct it into
uterine tube?

A

fimbriae

37
Q

what does the suspensory ligament contain?

A

blood vessels to ovary

38
Q

what is infundibulum?

A

open lateral ends of uterine tube

39
Q

what is the inner lining of the uterus?

A

endometrium

40
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what is the myometrium?

A

a thick middle layer of the uterus
consists of smooth muscle

41
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what is the outer covering of the uterus?

A

perimetrium

42
Q

what is the 1st menstrual flow called?

A

menarche

43
Q

what is the uterine cycle consist of?

A

menses
proliferative phase
secretory phase

44
Q

what are days 1-5 in the uterine cycle?

A

menses

45
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what is triggered by a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels?

A

menses

46
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what are days 6-14 in uterine cycle?

A

proliferative phase

47
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what are days 15-28 in the uterine cycle?

A

secretory phase

48
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what happens in the proliferative phase?

A

functional layer rebuilds
uterine gland enlarge

49
Q

what is triggered by rising levels of estrogen?

A

proliferative phase

50
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when does the endometrium prepare for the implantation of an embryo?

A

secretory phase

51
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what is triggered by rising levels of progesterone?

A

secretory phase

52
Q

what does the vestibule house?

A

vaginal orifice ,external urethral meatus, and clitoris

53
Q

what is the process of producing milk called?

A

lactation

54
Q

what is an areola?

A

area of reddish-brown skin around nipple

55
Q

what does each lobule consist of?

A

secretory alveoli to produce milk

56
Q

what is abstinence?

A

avoiding sex

57
Q

what is rhythm method?

A

Refraining from sexual intercourse during the time around ovulation

58
Q

what is coitus interrupts?

A

The withdrawal of the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation.

59
Q

Diaphragm with spermicide

A

A rubber dome-shaped covering that is placed over the cervix.

60
Q

what does a Diaphragm with spermicide prevent?

A

Prevents sperm in the vagina from entering the uterus.

61
Q

what is a vasectomy?

A

An outpatient procedure during which a small section of each ductus (vas) deferens is removed through a small incision in the scrotum.

62
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A major surgical procedure during which a small section of each uterine tube is surgically removed and the cut ends are tied off is called?

A

tubal ligation

63
Q

The vestibule is an open space created by the:

A

labia minora

64
Q

During pregnancy, high levels of _____ stimulate the hypothalamus to secrete PIH.

A

estrogen

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