Embryos - Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Sagittal view of pelvic region

Answer 1

Rectouterine pouch = pouch of douglas

Question 2

Sagittal view of ovary

Answer 2

Question 3

Structure of ovary

Answer 3

Question 4

What does the mesovarium do

Answer 4

Supports and stabilises the ovary

Question 5

What does each ovarian follicle contain

Answer 5

An egg cell

Question 6

Overview of oogenesis

Answer 6

All oogonia have formed before birth

Question 7

What is the difference between oogenesis and spermatogenesis

Answer 7

Daughter cells are different sizes in oogenesis

Question 8

4 steps in ovarian cycle

Answer 8

1. Formation of primary, secondary and tertiary follicles
2. Ovulation
3. Formation and degradation of the corpus luteum
4. Degradation of corpus luteum

Question 9

What is corpus algitans

Answer 9

Leftover scar tissue of the ovarian cycle

Question 10

Ovarian cycle I

Answer 10

Question 11

Ovarian cycle II

Answer 11

Question 12

Describe the structure of the uterine tubes

Answer 12

INFUNDIBULUM - end closest to the ovary with numerous fimbriae

AMPULLA - middle portion: fertilisation occurs in ampulla of the uterine tube - 12 -24 hrs after ovulation

ISTHMUS - a short segment connected to the uterine wall

Question 13

Functions of uterus

Answer 13

A muscular organ that provides mechanical protection, nutritional support and waste removal for the developing embryo and foetus

Question 14

How is the uterus supported

Answer 14

By the broad ligament and 3 pairs of suspensory ligaments

Question 15

Overview of uterus

Answer 15

Question 16

Posterior view of uterus and associated structures

Answer 16

Question 17

Myometrium

Answer 17

Outer muscular layer

Question 18

Endometrium

Answer 18

A thin inner glandular mucosa

Question 19

Perimetrium

Answer 19

Incomplete serosa

Question 20

The 4 sublayers of the endometrium

Answer 20

Question 21

Blood supply to uterus, ovaries and vagina

Answer 21

Question 22

Menses of uterine/menstrual cycle

Answer 22

Degeneration of endometrium

Menses

Question 23

Proliferative phase of uterine/menstrual cycle

Answer 23

Restoration of the endometrium

Question 24

Secretory phase of uterine/menstrual cycle

Answer 24

Endometrial glands enlarge and accelerate their rates of secretion

Question 25

Menstrual cycle graph

Answer 25

Question 26

Histological images of the uterine cavity during the menstrual cycle

Answer 26

Question 27

What are the different positions the uterus can be in in relation to the bladder

Answer 27

Question 28

What sort of epithelium lines the vagina

Answer 28

Stratified squamous non-keratinised epithelium

Question 29

How is the vagina different from the oesophagus in terms of its epithelium

Answer 29

Superficial cells are full of glycogen Breakdown of living cells on surface means glycogen spills onto surface of the vagina, which is foodstuff for symbiotic bacteria Waste products produce acidic pH and inhibit growth of fungal pathogens

Question 30

Female external genitalia

Answer 30

Question 31

Path of egg to uterus

Answer 31

Question 32

Luminar epithelium

Answer 32

What the embryo sees at the time of implant

Question 33

Glandular epithelium

Answer 33