Ch 28 Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Corpus luteum

Answer 1

• ovulation wound
• fills in with hormone secreting cells
• produces progesterone

Question 2

Corpus albicans

Answer 2

White scar left after corpus luteum is not needed

Question 3

Zona pellucida

Answer 3

Clear area between oocyte and granulosa cells

Question 4

Corona radiata

Answer 4

Granulosa cells attached to zona pellucida, still attached to oocyte at ovulation

Question 5

Antrum

Answer 5

Formed by granulosa cells secreting fluid

Question 6

Stages of follicular development

Answer 6

Primordial, primary, secondary, graafian, ovulation

Question 7

3 layers of uterine tube

Answer 7

Mucosa, muscularis, and serosa

Question 8

Mucosa

Answer 8

Ciliates columnar epithelium wig secretory cells to provide nutrients and cilia move along ovum

Question 9

Muscularis

Answer 9

Circular and longitudinal smooth muscle

Question 10

Serosa

Answer 10

Outer serous membrane

Question 11

Function of uterine tube

Answer 11

• fimbriae sweep oocyte into tube, cilia and peristalsis move it along, sperm reaches oocyte in ampulla, fertilization occurs within 24 hrs after ovulation

Question 12

Division of uterus

Answer 12

Fundus, body, isthmus, and cervix

Question 13

Layers of uterus

Answer 13

Endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium

Question 14

Endometrium

Answer 14

• simple columnar epithelium

- stroma of ct and endometrial glands

Question 15

Mucosal layer

Answer 15

• stratified squamous epithelium, and areolar ct

- large stores of glycogen breakdown and produce acidic pH

Question 16

Muscularis layer

Answer 16

Smooth muscle that allows considerable stretch

Question 17

Adventitia

Answer 17

Loose ct that binds to other organs

Question 18

Bulb of vestibule

Answer 18

Masses of erectile tissue just deep to the labia on either side of the vaginal orifice

Question 19

Perineum

Answer 19

• diamond-shaped area between the thighs in both sexes

- bounded by pubic symphysis and coccyx