Cervix

Question 1

cervical gland secretion not during ovulation

Answer 1

mostly water mucus that facilitates entry of sperm into uterus at ovulation

under control of estrogen

Question 2

cervical gland secretion during pregnancy

Answer 2

viscous mucus to prevent entry of sperm and other microorganisms during pregnancy and other parts of the cycle

Question 3

structure of cervix

Answer 3

mucosa = simple columnar

• lamina propria = more fibrous than cellular –> important when talking about pregnancy
• branched, tubular glands (mucus)

muscularis = dense collagenous CT with elastic and SmM fibers

mucosa = mixed columnar with with stratified squamous epithelium

• continuous with uterine columnar epithelium at the top; transitions to non kerantized startified as cervix opens to vagina at bottom (transitional zone)
• where cervical glands are located (simple columnar)

Question 4

Nabothian cysts

Answer 4

caused if cervical mucus gets stuck

Question 5

PAP smear

Answer 5

swabbing of transition zone to look at stratified squamous epithelial cells and see if there is any hint of cervical cancer

Question 6

hormonaly regulation of cervix

Answer 6

estradiol = stimulates formation of watery mucus (lysozyme)

progesterone = induces formation of a very viscous mucus
- stop more sperm from entering

relaxin = stimulates softening of the cervix by lysis of collagen fibers at the time of parturition, produced by coprus luteum and placenta