Female Rep. Sys. Flashcards

1
Q

is a fold of peritoneum that covers the floor of the pelvis in the female

A

Broad Ligament

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2
Q

is the female reproductive cell or egg and is formed in the ovary

A

Ovum

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3
Q

is the maturing and expulsion of an ovum from the ovary that occurs every 28 days

A

Ovulation

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4
Q

is the union of a female ovum

A

Fertilization

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5
Q

the male reproductive cell

A

Spermatozoon

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6
Q

is the age at which ovulation and menstruation begins

A

Puberty

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7
Q

is the discharged of blood and the lining membrane of the uterus

A

Menstruation

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8
Q

it crosses the pelvis from one side to the other

A

Broad Ligament

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9
Q

broad ligament divided into anterior and posterior part which containing __

A

An - Bladder
Po - Rectum

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10
Q

the ovulation occurs every ____

A

28 days

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11
Q

what are the part of the female reproductive system

A
  1. Ovaries (2)
    - graafian or ovarian follicles
    - corpora lutea or corpus luteum
  2. Uterine or Fallopian Tubes (2)
  3. Uterus (1)
    - Fundus
    - Body
    - Cervix Uteri
  4. Vagina
  5. External Genital (Vulva)
  6. Breasts
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12
Q

are two flat oval organs which lies one in each side of the pelvis

A

Ovaries

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13
Q

each ovaries measure about ___ in length

A

1.5 to 2 inches in length

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14
Q

is a cell nest that has undergone further development

A

Graafian or Ovarian Follicle

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15
Q

a layer of fluid forms a vesicle around the ovum or egg, leaving the ovum attached to the ring at one point

A

Graafian or Ovarian Follicle

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16
Q

as each ___ develops, it comes to lie close to the surface of the ovary

A

Follicle

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17
Q

after ____ an ovum is expelled from one of the ovaries every 28 days

A

Puberty

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18
Q

during development each follicle secretes an internal secretion ___ or ___ which is absorbed by the blood capillaries and causes changes in the breasts and uterine lining

A

“oestrin” or “folliculin”

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19
Q

is the follicle AFTER the ovum or the egg has been expelled

A

Corpus Luteum

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20
Q

a small hemorrhage occurs and a new type of cell develops which produces another internal secretion

A

Corpus Luteum

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21
Q

this secretion is absorbed by the blood and causes changes in the lining of the uterus in preparation for receiving a fertilized ovum

A

Corpus Luteum

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22
Q

If ovum is not fertilized the corpus luteum is ____

A

dries up

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23
Q

are hollow tubes which passes from the outer upper angles of the uterus and pases in the broad ligament

A

Uterine Tubes

24
Q

the lateral end is open and has several finger-like processes called ___

A

Fimbriae

25
Q

what are the three coats of the Fallopian tube

A
  1. Epithelial Lining
  2. Involuntary Muscle
  3. Peritoneal Covering
26
Q

is a flattened pear-shaped organ measuring about 3x2x1 inches in size

A

Uterus

27
Q

It lies in the broad ligament in the female pelvis and its central cavity is triangular is shape when viewed from the front

A

Uterus

28
Q

it is an organ in which the fertilized ovum or egg develops

A

Uterus

29
Q

it increases in size along with the growing fetus

A

Uterus

30
Q

the uterus is measured about ___ inches in size

A

3 x 2 x 1

31
Q

what are the three covering of the uterus

A
  1. Endometrium
  2. Myometrium
  3. Peritoneum / Perimetrium
32
Q

lining membrane

A

Endometrium

33
Q

muscle layer

A

Myometrium

34
Q

the serous covering

A

Peritoneum / Perimetrium

35
Q

what are the parts of Uterus

A
  1. Fundus
  2. Body
  3. Cervix
36
Q

part above the openings of both uterine tubes

A

Fundus

37
Q

part between the fundus and the lower constricted part

A

Body

38
Q

opening between the cervix and the body

A

Internal Os

39
Q

opening between the lower end of the cervix and the vagina

A

External Os

40
Q

it has ___ which partly or completely covers the outer opening of the vagina

A

Hymen

41
Q

female organ of copulation and function to receive the penis uring intercourse

A

Vagina

42
Q

are the structures which are visible from the outside

A

External Genitals / Vulva / Pudendum

43
Q

are four folds of skin, two on each side of the vaginal opening

A

Labia

44
Q

What are the 2 under of labia

A

A. Labia Majora / Labium Majus
B. Labia Minora / Labium Minus

45
Q

is the prominence over the pubic bones that cushions the symphysis pubis

A

Mons Pubis

46
Q

is a small, sensitive erectile organ at the upper end of the vulva homologous with the penis

A

Clitoris

47
Q

is the space between the inner folds of the labia upon which the urethra and vagina open

A

Vestibule

48
Q

are lobulated racemose glands situated one on each side of the vaginal orifice

A

Bartholin’s Gland / Vulvo - Vaginal Gland

49
Q

are orifices just below the outer part of the meatus that run in a tortuous fashion below and parallel to the urethra for a distance about 1.5 cm

A

Para - urethral Gland / Skene’s Gland

50
Q

It is a boat-shaped fossa which becomes visible on separation of the labia

A

Vestibule

51
Q

it secretes mucous for lubrication of the vaginal orifice and canal during copulation

A

Bartholin’s Gland / Vulvo-Vaginal Gland

52
Q

In para-urethral gland / skene’s gland is below and parallel to the urethra for a distance of about____

A

1.5 cm

53
Q

is bot actually a reproductive gland, but an organ designed to nourish the young

A

Breast or Mammary Gland

54
Q

is a small prominence extending out d
from the breast towards its center

A

Nipple

55
Q

is a circular area of skin at the base of the nipple, colored pink in young but turns brown after pregnancy has begun

A

Areola

56
Q

are 15-20 small tubes which pass from the substances of each breast to open at the nipple

A

Lactiferous Ducts