Female Histology

Question 1

The blocking of the mucous glands in the endocervix can cause what pathology?

Answer 1

Nabothian Cysts

Question 2

The endocervix contains what type of epithelium?

Answer 2

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 3

The Ectocervix contains what type of epithelium?

Answer 3

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 4

HPV involves what type of histological changes?

Answer 4

Squamous cell carcinoma (involving the ectocervix)

Question 5

Adenocarcinoma involves a pathological change to what tissues?

Answer 5

Columnar cells of the endocervix

Question 6

With a Pap smear, what histological cell layer is being sampled?

Answer 6

Transition zone between the squamous epithelial cells (ectocervix) and the columnar epithelial cells (endocervix)

Question 7

What is the innermost connective tissue layer of the vagina?

Answer 7

Adventitia (d/t not being covered by the peritoneum)

Question 8

What are Peg Cells of the Uterine Tube?

Answer 8

They are non-ciliated secretory cells