female anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

vulva

A

external female genitalia

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2
Q

labiaplasty

A

reducing the size of the labia, inner lips on outside lis

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3
Q

what are pelvic floor muscles called ?

A

kegal muscles

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4
Q

what muscles contract during orgasm ?

A

kegal muscles

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5
Q

vagina

A

canal that extends from the introitus to the uterus

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6
Q

does the inner vagina have a lot or a little nerve endings ?

A

little nerve endings

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7
Q

cervix

A

lower portion of the uterus

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8
Q

uterus

A

protects and nourishes fetus during pregnancy, uterine lining sheds during menstruation

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9
Q

fallopian tubes

A

extend from the uterus to the ovaries, fimbrae catch eggs and draw them to the tubes

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10
Q

ovaries

A

production of sex hormones and release of eggs

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11
Q

what is the g-spot a counterpart of ?

A

male prostate

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12
Q

average vagina length

A

3-6 inches

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13
Q

average penis length

A

5.2 inches

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14
Q

what is the function of vaginal lubrication ?

A

enhance the chance of conception by balancing the pH of the acidic vagina

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15
Q

is the vagina acidic or alkaline ?

A

acidic, toned down by lubrication

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16
Q

what type of environment do sperm prefer ?

A

alkaline environment

17
Q

gonadotropin

A

hormone released by the hypothalamus to cause pituitary glands to release FSH or LH

18
Q

FSH

A

causes maturing of the egg or sperm

19
Q

LH

A

causes ovulation or testosterone

20
Q

menarche

A

initial onset of a period