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FEMALE REPRO Flashcards

1
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– most conspicuous, spreads out on both sides of uterus and attaches to the ovaries and uterine tubes

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Broad Ligament

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2 small organs suspended in the pelvic cavity by ligaments

-covered by a layer of visceral peritoneum

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OVARIES –

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OUTER PART OF OVARIES

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dense CT which contain ovarian follicles which contain oocyte

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inner part of ovaries

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: loose CT, with bv, lv, and nerves

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5
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– extends from each ovary to lateral body wall

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o Suspensory ligament

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6
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attaches ovary to superior margin of uterus

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o Ovarian ligament –

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7
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folds of peritoneum that attach ovaries to the posterior surface of broad ligament
-way by which ovarian arteries, veins, nerves traverse suspensory l and enter ovary

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o Mesovarium –

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8
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  • cells from which oocytes develop
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*Oogonia

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9
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associated with each ovary

  • extend from area of ovaries to uterus
  • open directly into the peritoneal cavity near each ovary and receive the secondary oocyte
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UTERINE TUBE OR FALLOPIAN TUBE OR OVIDUCT –

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10
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– opening of each uterine tube is surrounded by long, thin processes

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FIMBRIAE

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11
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where fertilization occurs, part of the uterine tube near ovary

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Ampulla –

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12
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– fertilized oocyte embeds in the uterine wall

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Implantation

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13
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– medium sized pear

-supported by broad and round ligament

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UTERUS

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14
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– part of uterus superior to the entrance of uterine tubes

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o Fundus

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15
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main part of uterus

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o Body –

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16
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narrower part OF UTERUS

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o Cervix –

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– formed from the uterine cavity and uterine body; lined by mucouss glands

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o Cervical canal

18
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– outer or serous layer; formed from visceral peritoneum OF UTERINE WALL
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o Perimetrium

19
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– middle or muscular layer; have smooth muscle

-thick, accounts for the bulk of uterine wall

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Myometrium

20
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– innermost layer

  • simple columnar + CT layer
  • Spiral glands – simple tubular glans formed by endometrium folds
  • superficial part is sloughed off during menstruation
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o Endometrium

21
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uterus extends inferiorly into vagina

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Prolapsed uterus –

22
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  • female organ of copulation
  • receives penis during intercourse
  • extends from uterus to outside of body
  • superior portion is attached to sides of cervix
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VAGINA

23
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VAGINA has inner muscular layer to

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ncrease in size to accommodate penis and during childbirth

24
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– thin mucous membrane covering the vaginal opening in young F

  • may completely close vaginal orifice, in which case it must be removed to allow menstrual flow
  • perforated by one or several holes
  • openings are usually enlarged during the first sexual intercourse
  • can be torn/perforated due to variety of activites
  • not reliable indicator of virginity
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hymen

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  • vestibule + surrounding structures
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EXTERNAL FEMALE GENITALIA or VULVA or PUDENDUM

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– space into which vagina and urethra open

-bordered by labia minora

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VESTIBULE

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thin, longitudinal skin folds

-unite over clitoris to form prepuce

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LABIA MINORA –

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– prominent rounded folds of skin lateral to labia minora

  • lateral surface covered with hair
  • medial surface has sebaceous and sweat glands
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LABIA MAJORA

29
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space between labia majora

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PUDENDAL CLEFT –

30
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– has shaft and distal glans

  • like glans penis, well supplied by sensory receptors
  • made up of erectile tissue
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CLITORIS

31
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– produce a lubricating fluid that helps maintain moistness of vestibule

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GREATER VESTIBULAR GLANDS

32
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– where two labia majora unite

-covered with hair

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MONS PUBIS

33
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– region between vagina and anus

  • can tear during childbirth
  • episiotomy prevents such tearing
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CLINICAL PERINEUM

34
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organs of milk production, located in the breasts

  • modified sweat glands
  • has a raised nipple surrounded by areola (circular pigmented area) both M and F
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MAMMARY GLANDS –

35
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permanent enlargement of male breasts

-caused by hormonal imbalances and anabolic steroids abuse

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GYNECOMASTIA –

36
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– surround alveoli and contract to expel milk from alveoli

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• Myoepithelial cells

37
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secretory sacs in mammary glands/ breasts

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alveoli

38
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very sensitive to tactile stimulation and contain smooth muscle
-become erect when it contracts in response to stimuli such as touch, cold, sexual arousal

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NIPPLES –

38
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Stimulate ovulation and formation of corpus luteum

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LH

39
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Initiates development of follicles

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FSH

40
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Following ovulation, inhibit LH and FSH secretion

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Estro

Progesto

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