Chapter 27: Female Genitourinary System Flashcards
What is the Mons Pubis?
Rounded mass of fatty tissue over the pubic bone.
Which structure protects the inner genitalia of women?
Labia Majora.
What is the Labia Minora?
Smaller inner folds of skin within labia majora.
What is the function of the clitoris?
Important for sexual arousal.
Where is the Urethral Meatus located?
At the opening through which urine is expelled.
What is the Vaginal Orifice?
The opening of the vagina.
What is the purpose of the Hymen?
Partially covers the vaginal opening in some individuals.
What are the Vestibular (Bartholins) Glands associated with?
Secreting fluid for vaginal lubrication.
What is the Vestibule in female anatomy?
Space between the labia where urethra and vagina open.
What is the primary function of the vagina?
To serve as a canal from vestibule to cervix.
What characterizes the walls of the vagina?
Thick walls with transverse folds that allow dilation.
What is the shape of the uterus?
Pear-shaped muscular organ.
What part of the uterus is known as the Fundus?
The top portion of the uterus.
What is the Corpus in relation to the uterus?
The body of the uterus.
What is the Cervix?
The lower part of the uterus projecting into the vagina.
What are Fallopian Tubes responsible for?
Facilitating the passage of ova.
Where are the Ovaries located?
Near the distal ends of the fallopian tubes.
What do the Ovaries produce?
Ova (eggs) and female hormones.
What do the fallopian tubes connect?
The fundus of the uterus to the pelvis brim.
What is the primary function of the ovaries?
Development of ova and production of hormones.
What initiates puberty in females?
Estrogens trigger growth in reproductive cells.
What are the first physical signs of puberty?
Development of breasts and pubic hair.
What does menarche refer to?
The onset of menstruation during puberty.
What happens to ovarian function during aging?
It declines between ages 35 to 60.
What changes occur in menstruation during aging?
Menses become farther apart and lighter.
What occurs to the uterus post-menopause?
It shrinks significantly.
How does the vagina change post-menopause?
It becomes shorter, narrower, and less elastic.
What increases for women due to vaginal epithelium atrophy?
Risk of bleeding and vaginitis.