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BIOL 1260: female reproduction Flashcards

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organs of the female reproductive system

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ovaries x2, uterine tubes x2, uterus, vagina, pudendum, and mammary glands

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mammary glands

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are part of the female reproductive system and also the integumentary system

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function of ovaries

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to produce gametes/oocytes and to produce hormones

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what are the female gametes called?

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oocytes

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what hormones do the ovaries produce?

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progesterone, estrogen, inhibin, and relaxin

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broad ligament

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is a fold of the parietal peritoneum and it attaches the lateral walls of the uterus to the ovaries via the mesovarium; looks like bat wings

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mesovarium

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double fold of the parietal peritoneum which is located superior to the ovaries

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ovarian ligament

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connects the ovaries to the uterus more directly

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suspensory ligament

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attaches the ovaries to the pelvic wall

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ligaments holding the ovaries in place

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the broad ligament (and its associated mesovarium), the suspensory ligament, and the ovarian ligament

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all hormones of the female reproductive system

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estrogen, progesterone, relaxin, inhibin, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, and gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone

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layers of the ovaries

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germinal epithelium, tunica albuginea, ovarian cortex, and ovarian medulla

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germinal epithelium

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simple cuboidal to simple squamous; outer layer of the ovaries

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where do germ cells for the female reproductive cells come from?

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migrate from the yolk sac during embryonic development

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tunica albuginea

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a whitish capsule of dense irregular CT that offers protection in the ovaries; deep to the germinal epithelium

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ovarian cortex

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consists of ovarian follicles and is rich in collagen and fibroblast-like cells; deep to the tunica albuginea

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name of fibroblast-like cells in the ovarian cortex

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stromal cells

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order of developing follicles

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oogonium > primordial follicle > primary follicle > secondary follicle > mature follicle (then ovulation) > corpus luteum > corpus albican

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follicles

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consist of oocyte in various stages of development along with the various cells surrounding them

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follicular cells

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oocytes when surrounded by a single layer of cells

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granulosa cells

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oocytes when they are surrounded by many layers

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purpose of cells surrounding oocytes

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to nourish the oocyte and to secrete estrogens

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what happens as the follicle increases in size?

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the amount of estrogen being secreted also increases; this is a positive feedback loop

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mature follicle

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is fluid filled and ready to rupture and release secondary oocytes into the fallopian tubes (ovulation)

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ovulation process meaning

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is the process of shooting the secondary oocyte into the uterine tube

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corpus luteum

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aka yellow body; the remnants of the follicle after ovulation; is also an endocrine structure

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what does the corpus luteum produce?

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estrogen, progesterone, relaxin, and inhibin

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what happens to the corpus luteum a few weeks after ovulation?

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it degenerates into fibrous scar tissue and becomes the corpus albicans

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corpus albicans

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the degeneration of the corpus luteum that is nonfunctional

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ovarian medulla

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contains vessels, lymphatics and nerves; anatomy is similar to cortex but the CT is more loosely arranged here

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oogenesis

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is the formation of an ovum (egg) and this process begins prenatally

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what does oogenesis start with?

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primordial germ cells (PGCs)

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primordial germ cells

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precursor to ovum that migrates from the yolk sac to the ovaries during the embryonic stage; here is goes through a series of cell division to generate oocytes

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oogonia

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are diploid (2n), divide by mitosis, and produce millions of germ cells

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what do most oogonia degenerate by?

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atresia

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what do remaining oogonia develop into?

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large, primary oocytes and these enter prophase I of meiosis where they arrest until puberty

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primordial follicle

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first stage of follicular development and are present in the arrested stage of development (before puberty) and contain the primary oocyte

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what is each primordial follicle surrounded by?

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a single flat layer of follicular cells and a basement membrane; this is embedded within the ovarian medulla which contains collagen fibres and stromal cells

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where are FSH and LH secreted from?

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the anterior pituitary gland

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what stimulates the development of the primordial follicles into primary follicles?

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FSH and LH

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primary follicles

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contains the primary oocyte that is surrounded the zona pellucida, granulosa cells, and a basement membrane; this is further surrounded by theca folliculi which is part of the ovarian medulla

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theca folliculi

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surrounds the primary follicle and are stromal cells that have formed a more organized layer

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zona pellucida

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surrounds the primary oocyte in the primary follicle; this is a glycoprotein layer

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secondary follicle

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contains primary oocyte surrounded by the zona pellucida, the corona radiata, the antrum, the basement membrane, and the theca folliculi (now has two layers)

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antrum

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begins in the secondary follicle and is formed by granulosa cells that secrete a follicular fluid

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when does the theca folliculi separate into two layers?

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at the secondary follicle stage

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theca externa

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consists of stromal cells and collagen fibres, and helps the secondary follicle to blend in with the surrounding cortex

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theca interna

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clear layer present in the secondary follicle

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another name for mature follicles

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graafian

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mature follicles

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contains a secondary oocyte surrounded by zona pellucida, corona radiata, a much larger antrum (filled with follicular fluid), a basement membrane, and the two layers of the theca folliculi

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what follicle is the one that ovulates?

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the mature follicle

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when does the primary oocyte finish meiosis?

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after puberty and just before ovulation, com

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result of completed meiosis I

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2 haploid cells; one secondary oocyte and the first polar body

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what begins meiosis II?

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the secondary oocyte and the first polar body

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what stage is the secondary oocyte arrested in?

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metaphase II; this will complete after fertilization

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what occurs to the secondary oocyte after fertilization?

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meiosis II resumes, the oocyte splits into an ovum and a second polar body, and then the diploid zygote forms

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what happens as you get further from the germinal epithelium?

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the oocytes are becoming more developed

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what stage of development are primordial follicles in?

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arrested meiosis I (prophase I) before puberty

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what does the primordial follicle develop into the primary follicle?

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after puberty and the primary oocyte will be surrounded by a follicle

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when does the secondary follicle develop to the mature follicle?

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after meiosis I is completed and haploid cells are formed

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when is meiosis II completed?

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when fertilization occurs

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uterine tubes

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aka fallopian tubes or oviducts; extend laterally from the ovaries to the uterus; function to be a road for sperm to reach the secondary oocyte and also help the zygote travel to the uterus

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what is the name of the terminal end of the uterine tube?

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the fundibulum of the uterine tube

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the fundibulum of the uterine tube

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helps to transport the ovulated oocyte to the tube

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fimbriae of the uterine tube

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are finger-like projections of the tube; once attaches to the ovary but the rest are free floating

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what are the ends of the infundibulum of the uterine tube called?

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fimbriae

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what is the main passageway of the uterine tube called?

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the ampulla; this is the longest and widest part

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what part of the uterine tube drains into the uterus?

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the isthmus; thinner area and thick-walled

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parts of the uterine tube

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infundibulum, fimbriae, ampulla, and isthmus

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3 layers of the uterine tube

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mucosa, muscularis, and serosa

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mucosa of the uterine tube

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simple columnar epithelium containing ciliated cells and peg cells and is surrounded by a lamina propria

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peg cells

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found in the uterine tube and are non-ciliated cells that have microvilli and secrete fluid that provides nutrition to the ovum while in the tube

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function of cilia in uterine tube

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function to move oocytes and eventually the zygote into the uterus

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muscularis of the uterine tube

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inner thick layer of circular smooth muscle and outer thin layer of longitudinal smooth muscle; these create peristaltic contractions to help move the zygote or oocyte

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serosa of the uterine tube

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is the visceral peritoneum

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the uterus

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is a pathway for sperm to reach the uterine tubes and also is the site where the embryo and fetus develop

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where is the uterus positioned?

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between the bladder and the rectum

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size and shape of uterus

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similar to an upside down pear; size varies based on if fetus is present

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3 divisions of the uterus

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fundus, body, and cervix

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fundus of the uterus

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dome shaped and it located at the superior region above the tubes

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body of the uterus

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the central region

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cervix

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inferior narrow region of the uterus that empties into the vagina

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what connects the body of the uterus to the cervix?

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the isthmus

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uterine cavity

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interior area of the body

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cervical canal

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the interior of the cervix

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external os

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is where the cervical canal opens up into the vagina

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internal os

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is when the cervical canal opens into the uterine cavty

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anteflexion position meaning

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refers to the uterus projecting anteriorly and superiorly over the bladder

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position of the cervix

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projects inferior and posterior and enters the vagina almost at 90 degrees

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uterine ligaments

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these are double folds of the parietal peritoneum and include the broad ligament, uterosacral ligaments, round ligaments, and cardinal ligaments

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uterosacral ligaments

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lie on either side of the rectum and connects the uterus to the pelvic floor

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cardinal ligaments

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located inferior to the broad ligament and extend from the pelvic wall to the cervix and vagina

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round ligaments

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are bands of fibrous CT between the layer of the broad ligament; these extend from the inferior portion of the uterine tubes to a portion of the labia majora

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retroflexion

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occurs when the uterus is positioned posteriorly rather than anteriorly; this is common after childbirth

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uterine prolpase

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results from weakening of ligaments and the musculature of the pelvis and is when the cervix drops down into the vagina

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3 layers of the uterus

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perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium

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perimetrium

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is the outer layer of the uterus or and also the visceral peritoneum and is simple squamous epithelium combined with areolar tissue

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what gives rise to the broad ligaments?

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the perimetrium

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myometrium

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the middle layer of the uterus that is 3 layers of smooth muscle and function for childbirth; inner longitudinal layer, middle circular layer, and outer oblique layer

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endometrium

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the inner layer of the uterus and is highly vascularized, contains glands, and lamina propria; 3 layers are mucosa, stratum functionalis and stratum basalis

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mucosa of the endometrium

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simple columnar epithelium with cilia, secretory cells, and glands; deep to this is the lamina propria

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stratum functionalis

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is a layer of the endometrium that falls off during menstruation and is constantly replaced

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stratum basalis

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is part of the endometrium and is a permanent layer that gives rise to a new stratum functionalis via stem cells

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endometiral gland

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goes deep into the uterus (as far as the stratum basalis) and secretes nourishing substances to the fetus

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perimetrial pouches

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are formed by the outer layer of the uterus and includes the rectouterine pouch and the vesicouterine pouch

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vesicouterine pouch

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is a pouch of the perimetrium that is formed right above the bladder

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rectouterine pouch

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is a pouch of the perimetrium formed near the rectum

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vasculature of the uterus

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internal iliac artery > arcuate arteries > radial arteries > straight or spiral arterioles

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arcuate arteries

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are arranged circular around the myometrium

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radial arteries

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penetrate deep into the myometrium

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straight arterioles

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are permanent and supply the stratum basalis

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spiral arterioles

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supply the stratum functionalis and change during the cycle

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what produces cervical mucus?

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the secretory cells of the mucosa of the cervix

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what does cervical mucus consist of?

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water, glycoproteins, lipids, enzymes, and salts

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what is cervical mucus like during mid/late ovulation and why?

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less viscous and more alkaline; this makes it sperm friendly due to high pH

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cervical mucus not during or after ovulation?

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is viscous and forms a cervical plug that prevents sperm from entering the uterus

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what is the source of energy for sperm?

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cervical mucus

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the vagina

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extends from exterior of body to the cervix; 3 functions, to be an area for the penis, to be an outlet for menstrual flow, and to be a passageway for childbirth

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position of the vagina

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between the rectum and bladder; it extends superiorly and posteriorly until it meets the cervix

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mucosa of the vagina

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epithelium is non-keratinized stratified squamous, surrounded by a lamina propria; epithelium also makes rugae

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what does the mucosa of the vagina produce?

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glycogen; this decomposes into organic acid, creating a low pH

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low pH of the vagina

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makes an inhospitable space for microorganisms and sperm (semun is alkaline)

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muscularis of the vagina

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inner layer of longitudinal smooth muscle and outer layer of circular smooth muscle

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adventitia of the vagina

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consists of areolar CT and anchors the vagina to adjacent organs (urethra, bladder, rectum, and anal canal)

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3 layers of the vagina

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mucosa, muscularis, and adventitia

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hymen

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is a thin fold of vascularized mucus membrane that covers the inferior end of the vagina orfice during development

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vulva other name

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pedenunum

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vulva

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is the external genitalia of the female

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mons pubis

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is an elevation of adipose tissue that is covered by skin and pubic hair; functions for protection

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labia majora

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two longitudinal folds of skin that are rich in adipose tissue, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands, and are also covered by pubic hair

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labia minora

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is two smaller folds of skin that lack pubic hair and sweat glands but still have sebaceous glands

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sebaceous glands in the vulva

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produce an antimicrobial substance via an oily material that also provides lubrication during sex

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clitoris

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has two erectile bodies that become enlarged during sex and have a large number of nerves and blood vessels and is covered by a thin layer of skin called the prepuce

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prepcuce

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thin layer of skin that covers the clitoris

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exposed portion of the clitoris

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the glans

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the vestibule

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is the area between the labia minora; contains the hymen, the vaginal orifice, external urethral orifice, and a number of ducts and glands

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paraurethral glands

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aka skene’s glands; are found on either side of the external vaginal orifice and produce mucus

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greater vestibular glands

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on either side of the external vaginal orifice; aka bartholin’s gland; secrete mucus

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bulb of the vestibule

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contains two elongated masses of erectile tissue deep to the labia; these become engorged with blood during arousal and put pressure on the penis

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the perineum

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is a diamond shaped region that is medial to the thighs and contains the external genitals and anus; bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphysis, laterally by the hips, and posteriorly by the coccyx

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seperations of the perineum

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divides it into the anterior urogenital triangle (contains external genitals) and the. posterior anal triangle (contains the anus)

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estrogen function

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development of female reproductive structures and secondary sex characteristics (adipose tissue in breast, hips, mons pubis, etc.), increases protein anabolism, lowers blood cholesterol, regenerates the stratum functionalis, and regulates GnFH/FSH/LH only at moderate levels! (not high levels)

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moderate levels of estrogen

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inhibits LH/FSH (due to corpus luteum and other hormones, mainly inhibin)

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high levels of estrogen

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activates LH

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progesterone

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secreted by the cells of the corpus luteum, functions for endometrium repair, preparation of mammary glands, and at high levels it inhibits GnRH/LH

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what is progesterone secreted by?

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cells of the corpus luteum

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relaxin

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produced in small amounts by the corpus luteum, it relaxes the uterus by inhibiting contractions of the myometrium, and is associated with pregnancy

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how does relaxin work in pregnancy?

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lots is secreted in pregnancy by the placenta and functions to dilate the uterine cervix and increase the flexibility of the pubic symphysis

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inhibin

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is secreted by granulosa cells of growing follicles and the corpus luteum after ovulation and its job is to inhibit the secretion of FSH and LH

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3 phases of the uterine cycle

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menstrual phase, proliferative phase, and secretory phase

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menstrual phase of the uterine cycle

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during this phase the stratum functionalis is shed off, causes the endometrium to shrink

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why does the shedding of the stratum functionalis occur?

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because there is no estrogen or progesterone being produced once the corpus luteum dies

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proliferative phase

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this is due to high amounts of estrogens that are coming from the growing follicle and in this phase the stratum functionalis is growing lots; short and straight endometrial glands are forming and the arterioles are also going to start coiling

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what hormone(s) are present during the menstrual phase?

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none

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what hormone(s) are present during the proliferative phase?

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estrogen

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what hormone(s) are present during the secretory phase?

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estrogen and progesterone

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secretory phase

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involves more growth of the endometrium, coiling of the glands, and vascularization of the endometrium; the glands begin to become active and secrete glycogen into the lumen

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what is secreted during the secretory phase?

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glycogen

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3 phases of the ovarian cycle

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menstrual phase, pre-ovulatory phase, and post-ovulatory phase

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pre-ovulatory phase

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initiates the development of primary follicles into the secondary follicles via LH and FSH; one follicle becomes dominant and then secretes a lot of estrogen

161
Q

what hormones are high during the preovulatory phase?

A

estrogen

162
Q

what hormones are high during the postovulatory phase?

A

estrogen, progesterone, inhibin, and relaxin due to the corpus luteum

163
Q

what occurs when high levels of estrogen are produced by the follicle?

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this goes to the hypothalamus which releases GnRH (this activates the anterior pituitary) and also goes directly to the anterior pituitary, causing it to make more FSH and LH

164
Q

result of FSH and LH action

A

causes the follicle to grow more

165
Q

positive feedback loop of estrogen, LH, and FSH

A

growing follicle produces estrogen, which goes to the brain and causes LH and FSH to be produced, causing the follicle to grow and so on until it ruptures

166
Q

medium amount of estrogen via production of the corpus luteum

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the medium amount of estrogen will inhibit the anterior pituitary to produce LH and FSH and the hypothalamus to produce GnRH; this occurs in the post-ovulatory phase

167
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when is GnRH produced?

A

around puberty

168
Q

FSH

A

follicle stimulating hormone; stimulates follicles to develop

169
Q

LH

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luteinizing hormone; triggers ovulation and the production of the luteus corpus

170
Q

what stimulates the repair of the endometrium?

A

the estrogen in the bloodstream provided by the growing follicles

171
Q

what does the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle correspond to in the ovarian cycle?

A

pre-ovulatory phase (high estrogen levels)

172
Q

what occurs to the corpus luteum is fertilization occurs?

A

its function is recused for a few more weeks until the placenta can supply these hormones

173
Q

what does menstrual flow consist of?

A

blood, mucus, dead epithelium, and tissue fluid that all come from the endometrium

174
Q

what causes menstrual flow?

A

the absence of hormones due to the absence of the corpus luteum

175
Q

what inhibits other follicles from developing?

A

estrogen released by the mature follicle

176
Q

what surrounds the oocyte during ovulation?

A

the zona pellucida and corona radiata

177
Q

another name for the postovulatory phase

A

luteal phase

178
Q

corpus hemorrhagium

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is the mature follicle after it collapses; this is a mixture of theca interna cells with granulosa cells that get clumped together and give rise to the corpus luteum

179
Q

hormones right before ovulation

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there is a spike in FSH and LH, as well as estrogen all due to the growing follicle

180
Q

is what part of the cycle is progesterone high?

A

post-ovulation

181
Q

what does the postovulatory phase correspond to in the uterine phase?

A

the secretory phase

182
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how is the new stratum functionalis produced?

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via mitosis of the basalis layer

Anatomy and Phyisology (94 decks)

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