Chapter 34 Obstetrics

Question 1

Reproductive system

Answer 1

Ovaries,fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix vagina and breast

Question 2

Ovaries are two glands located on either side of the uterus
Similar to male testes
Contains thousands follicle and each follicle contains eggs

Question 3

Average menstral occurs withn 28 days
10-20 follicles process each month
*remaining follicles die and absorb by the body
*Ovulation occurs 2 weeks prior to menstruation
*if the egg is not fertilized within 36-48hrs

Question 4

The fallopian-tube extends out laterally from the uterus
*when eggs are released it travels through the fullopian tube to the uterus

Answer 4

The uterus is a muscular organ that protects the fetus
Cervix seals the uterine opening
*when the cervix begins to dilate plug discharged into the vagina as pink tinged mucus

Question 5

The vagina is the outermost cavity
Forms lower part of birth canal
3-5inchs in length
*begin at the cervix end at the external opening of the body

Question 6

The breast increases insize and tenderness
Mammary glands produce milk
*blood do not mix between the fetus and the pregnant women because the placental barrier consists of two layers
Of cells
Keep circulating separated