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SEM3: PATH30210 Endocrine Health/Disease > ANAT 3: Anatomy of Ovaries, Uterus and Testes > Flashcards

ANAT 3: Anatomy of Ovaries, Uterus and Testes Flashcards

1
Q

What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy in females?
What Produces it?

A

Progesterone produced by Corpus Leuteum

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What are the 3 times the cervix opens?

A

Ovulation, Menstruation, Birth

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2
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Inner mucous coat of uterus shed during menstruation if no conception

A

Endometrium

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3
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Smooth muscle of uterus

A

Myometrium

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4
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Serosa of Uterus

A

PERImetrium

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5
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Broad Ligamament of Uterus

A

PARAmetrium

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6
Q

____________ has a multilayer epithelium with glycoprotein that only allows one sperm to fertilize and egg

A

Secondary Follicle

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7
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Unit of Oocyte+ helper cells

A

Follicle

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8
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Oocytes migrate from _____________ of the ovary to _____________

A

Oocytes migrate from PERIPHERY of the ovary to INSIDE

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9
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Significance of uterine tubes?

A

site of fertilization and allows passage of oocyte
sperm reservoir=> sperm bind to the ciliated surface of uterine tubes
Can fertilize 4-5 days after intercourse

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10
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Expulsion of the mature oocyte to the abdominal cavity?
What Collects the mature Oocyte?

A

Ovulation
It is collected by the trumpet-shaped distal end of the uterine tube
(infundibulum) with fimbriae

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11
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What day of the menstrual cycle do women Ovulate?

A

Days 11-14

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12
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_____________ add secretions to male ejaculate in the __________ containing __________ to fuel sperm and ______ to maintain their shape

A

Prostate/Seminal Vesicles add secretions to male ejaculate via the VAS DEFERNS containing Fructose/Glucose to fuel sperm and Salt to maintain their shape

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13
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Sperm production only viable at what temp

A

32 C

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14
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How long deos sperm productrion take?

A

62-64 days

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15
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What can impact sperm quality?

A

Inflammation/flu any other illness in the body can impact sperm quality
So too can Stress (Cortisol)

16
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Role of the Bulbourethral Gland?

A

Adds very viscous secretions => Lubricaiton

17
Q

Each testis is partially surrounded by two tunics:
* Outer visceral & parietal layers (______) formed from the peritoneum

  • Inner capsule (___________) formed from fibrous connective tissue
A

Each testis is partially surrounded by two tunics:
Outer visceral & parietal layers (tunica vaginalis) formed from the peritoneum
Inner capsule (tunica albuginea) formed from fibrous connective tissue

18
Q

Path of Sperm?

A

Tubulus
Rectus (straight tube)
Rete testis
efferent ductules
epididymis
vas deferens
urethra

19
Q

Blood Supply to Testis?

A

Supplied by testicular arteries– Arise directly from the abdominal aorta
Drained by pampiniform plexus into testicular veins:
– Right: inferior vena cava
– Left: left renal vein

20
Q

Blood Supply to Testis?

Supplied by ____________– arise directly from abdominal aorta

Drained by _____________ into _______________:

  • Right: _____________
  • Left: ____________
A

Supplied by testicular arteries– arise directly from abdominal aorta

Drained by pampiniform plexus into testicular veins:

  • Right: inferior vena cava
  • Left: left renal vein
21
Q

________ is a ligament connecting the gonad to the future scrotum

A

Gubernaculum is a ligament connecting the gonad to the future scrotum

22
Q

Superficial ring vs. deep ring Inguinal canals?

A

Superficial ring: slit formed by external oblique muscle

Deep ring: slit formed by transversus abdominis muscle

23
Q

Progression of Spermatogenesis?

A

Spermatogonia

  • Spermatocytes I
  • Spermatocytes II
  • Round spermatids
  • Elongated spermatids
  • Spermatozoa
24
Q

__________ are essential for spermatogenesis

A

Sertoli Cells are essential for spermatogenesis

25
Q

__________ produce testoerone

A

Leydig Cells produce testosterone

26
Q

Condition in which the tunica Vaginalis retains an abnormal amount of fluid? What can cause this?

A

Testicular Hydrocele can be caused by inflammation, neoplasm

SEM3: PATH30210 Endocrine Health/Disease (25 decks)

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