Female Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
The placenta produces oestrogen……. times more than the ovaries
A
100 times
2
Q
Oestrogens are present mainly as
A
B-estradiol
Estrone
Estriol
3
Q
What is the most potent oestrogen class?
A
B-estradiol
4
Q
Oestrogen is produced from?
A
Acetyl co A or cholesterol
5
Q
Oestrogen are conjugated in the liver to form glucuronides and sulfate
A
1/5th of the conjugate is excreted in bile and the remaining through urine
6
Q
Pubic and axillary hair growth in females is a result of?
A
Adrenal Androgen
7
Q
The ovaries weigh —— to——— grand
A
4-8g
8
Q
The fallopian tube is ——- cm long and transports the ovum from the ovary to the uterus
A
12 cm
9
Q
What is the measurement of the uterus in the non-pregnant state
A
7 cm long
4 cm wide and 2.5 cm thick
10
Q
The vaginal is normally — long and —- wide
A
7 cm
2 cm
