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Exam 4: Reproductive Organs Flashcards

1
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Prostate gland consists of

A

Smooth muscle
Glandular tissue
Fibrous tissue

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2
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Function of prostate gland

A

Production of semen

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3
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Prostate gland situated below ____ and surrounds ____

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Bladder; urethra

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4
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Prostate gland lies posterior to

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pubic symphysis

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5
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Prostate lies anterior to

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Rectal ampulla

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6
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Apex of prostate gland is ____ and base is ____

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Inferior; superior

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7
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Isthmus of prostate

A

Lies anterior urethra

Contains no glandular tissue

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8
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Prostatic urethra

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Portion of urethra surrounded by prostate

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9
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Urethral crest

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Median crest in posterior wall of prostatic urethra

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10
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Seminal colliculus

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Elevation on urethral crest

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11
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What opens onto seminal colliculus

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2 ejaculatory ducts and prostatic utricle

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12
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Prostatic utricle

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Tiny blind pouch

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13
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Prostatic utricle homologous to

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Uterus of female

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14
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Prostatic sinus

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Groove lateral to urethral crest

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15
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy

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Prostate enlarges
After 40 years
Difficulty peeing

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16
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Prostate cancer

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One of MC cancers in men

Metastasizes thru blood and lymph

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17
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Common places of metastasis for prostate cancer

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Vertebral column and pelvis

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18
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_____ is used for early detection

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Prostatic specific antigen (PSA)

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19
Q

Ovaries produce ____ and also have ______

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Oocytes; endocrine function

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20
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Ovaries secrete

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Estrogen
Progesterone
Relaxin

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21
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Relaxin function

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Relaxes ligs during pregnancy

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22
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Ovarian fossa is bounded by

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Obliterated umbilical artery

Ureter and internal iliac vessels

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23
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Ovary is not covered by

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Peritoneum

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24
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Ligament of ovary

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Ovary to body of uterus

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25
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Suspensory lig of ovary

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Ovary to pelvic brim

Contains ovarian vessels

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26
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Uterine tubes functions

A

Transport oocytes through ciliary action and muscular contraction

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27
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Passage of oocyte takes

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3-4 days

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28
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Uterine tubes also transport

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Sperm; in OPPOSITE direction

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29
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Uterine tube parts

A

Uterine part
Isthmus
Ampulla
Infundibulum

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30
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Abdominal os

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Opening of uterine tube near ovary

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31
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Fimbriae

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Fingerlike projections around margin of infundibulum

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32
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Ovarian fimbria

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Longest fimbria, fused with ovary

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33
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MC site for fertilization

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Ampulla of uterine tube

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34
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Second MC place for fertilization

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Infundibulum

35
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Ectopic pregnancy

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Development of fetus at some other site

36
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MC site for ectopic pregnancy

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Uterine tube

Causes rupture with severe hemorrhage

37
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Fertilized oocyte normally becomes embedded in

38
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Cavities of uterus and vagina together form

A

Birth canal

39
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Uterus is variable in

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Shape, size location and structure

Depends on age and # of pregnancies

40
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Nulliparous women

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One with no children

41
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Uterus of nulliparous woman

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Walls are thick and muscular

Shaped like inverted pear

42
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Uterus walls have an increase in _____ after menopause

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Fibrous tissue and cysts

43
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Uterus is normally

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Anteverted and anteflexed

44
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Anteversion

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Lower end of uterus forms right angle w/ vagina

45
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Anteflexion

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Uterus bent downward at junction between body and cervix

46
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Retroversion

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Uterus bent backwards

47
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Retroversion is associated w/

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Severe menstrual cramps
Painful parturition
Increase risk of uterine prolapse

48
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Isthmus of uterus

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Narrow constricted portion btw body and cervix

AKA internal os

49
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Cervix of uterus

A

Extends from isthmus to opening of vagina

50
Q

Parts of cervix

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Supravaginal part (above)
Vaginal part (within)
51
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External os

A

Opening of cervical canal into vagina

52
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Uterine cavity

A

Within body

Wide above, narrow below

53
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Cervical canal

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Within cervix

From internal os to external os

54
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Vesicouterine pouch

A

Btw bladder and uterus

55
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Rectouterine pouch

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Btw rectum and uterus

56
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Broad lig

A

Double layer of peritoneum

57
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Mesosalpinx

A

Between uterine tube and mesovarium

58
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Mesovarium

A

Extends posteriorly

Attached to ovary and lig of ovary

59
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Mesometrium

A

Below mesovarium

60
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“Metros”

61
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Round lig attaches to

A

Uterus below, anterior to entrance of uterine tubes

62
Q

Uterine tube passes through ______ and terminates in ____

A

Inguinal canal; labia majora

63
Q

Round lig is the remnant of

A

Gubernaculum of ovary

64
Q

_____ is always endangered during hysterectomy

65
Q

Transverse cervical lig

A

Passes laterally from cervix and merges w/ fascia of pelvic diaphragm

66
Q

Structures which support uterus

A

Pelvic diaphragm
Broad lig
Pelvic viscera

67
Q

Ligaments that support uterus

A

Pubocervical
Transverse cervical
Uterosacral

68
Q

Lymphatics of uterus

A

Lumbar nodes
External iliac nodes
Internal iliac nodes

69
Q

Lumbar nodes drain

A

Fundus and upper part of body

70
Q

External iliac nodes drain

A

Lower part of body

71
Q

Internal iliac nodes drain

A

Cervix

Cervical cancer spreads here first

72
Q

Functions of vagina

A

Copulation organ
Lower part of birth canal
Excretory duct for menstrual products

73
Q

Vaginal cavity communicates w/

A

Cervical canal above — external os

Vestibule below — vaginal orifice

74
Q

Fundus of bladder and urethra lie

A

Anterior to vagina

75
Q

Fornix

A

Recess between cervix and walls of vagina

76
Q

Structures that support vagina

A

Levator ani
Perineal body
Perineal membrane

77
Q

Ligs that support vagina

A

Pubocervical
Transverse cervical
Uterosacral

78
Q

Lymphatics of vagina

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Internal iliac nodes — upper 3/4

Superficial inguinal nodes — lower 1/4

79
Q

Innervation of vagina

A

Pudendal nerve and uterovaginal plexus

80
Q

Little sensation in vagina except

A

Lowermost part

81
Q

Rectocele

A

Bulging of rectum into posterior wall of vag

Difficulty in defecation

82
Q

Cystocele

A

Bulging of bladder into anterior wall of vag

Difficulty in micturition

83
Q

Uterine prolapse

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Uterus slips down into vag

Cervix may protrude externally

Gross II (29 decks)

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