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Female Reproduction Cycle Flashcards

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ovaries location

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  • lateral wall of abdominopelvic cavity

- approx at level of anterior superior iliac spine

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ovaries function

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  • production of mature ova

- endocrine gland produces estrogen & progesterone

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ovary medulla

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-contains nerves and blood vessels

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ovary cortex

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-contains follicles

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ovary structure: primordial/primary follicles

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-immature follicles (ova & surrounding capsule)

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ovary structure: secondary follicles

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-second maturational stage

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ovary structure: graafian follicles

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-mature ova which rupture from surrounding follicle during ovulation

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ovary structure: corpus luteum

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  • glandular structure which develops from follicle after ova has been extruded
  • secretes estrogen & progesterone
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ovary structure: corpus albicans

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-degenerated corpus luteum

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uterine tube

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-includes fallopian tubes & oviducts

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uterine tubes location

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-extends laterally from the upper portion of the uterus

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uterine tubes structure

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  • muscular tube made of smooth muscle
  • terminal (lateral) end is funnel-shaped & has finger-like
  • ampulla: wide portion located close to uterus
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uterine tubes function

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  • communicate w the uterus
  • rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle helps transport ova to the uterus
  • site of fertilization
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uterus location

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  • btwn bladder & rectum within the pelvic cavity

- generally anteflexed, tilted slightly anteriorly

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uterus function

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  • provides a site for implantation of fertilization
  • houses developing fetus
  • capable of contraction during delivery to aid in the birthing process
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uterus structure

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  • hollow, pear-shaped organ

- thick, muscular walls

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uterus structure: regions

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  • fundus
  • body
  • cervix
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uterus support

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-four paired ligaments support the uterus in the position within the pelvic cavity

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uterus structure: uterine wall layers

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  • perimetrium
  • myometrium
  • endometrium
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uterus structure: uterine wall: perimetrium

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-thin, outer CT covering

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uterus structure: uterine wall: myometrium

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-middle layer composed of smooth muscle

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uterus structure: uterine wall: endometrium: stratum functionale

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-superficial layer which is shed during menstruation

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uterus structure: uterine wall endometrium: stratum basale

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  • deep to above
  • very vascular
  • regenerates to rebuild layer above which is shed during menstruation
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vagina location

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  • extends from uterus to external orifice (opening)

- posterior to bladder and urethra and anterior to rectum

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vagina fornices

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  • spaces or recesses formed by the protrusion of the cervix to the vagina
  • i.e. posterior fornix, anterior fornix, and lateral fornices
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vagina structure: vaginal orifice

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-located btwn the urethral orifice and the anus

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vagina structure: hymen

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-membrane which may partially cover the vaginal orifice

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vagina structure: vaginal wall: mucosal layer

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  • innermost layer
  • composed of stratified squamous epithelium
  • mucous glands present which secrete acidic environment
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vagina structure: vaginal wall: muscular layer

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-composed of smooth muscle

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vagina structure: vaginal wall: fibrous layer

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-outermost CT

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mons pubis

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  • pad of adipose tissue

- covers symphysis pubis

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labia majora

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-thickened, longitudinal folds of skin which protect genitalia

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clitoris

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  • small, rounded projection composed of erectile tissue

- located anterior to urethral orifice

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vestibule

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  • region enclosed by labia majora

- contains vaginal and urethral orifices

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vestibular glands

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  • aka bartholin’s glands

- secrete mucous into vestibule to lubricate vaginal orifice

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mammary glands

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-modified sweat glands & adipose tissue

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mammary glands location

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  • overlies pectoralis major

- extends from rib 2 to rib 6

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mammary glands: lobes

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-glandular tissue separated by adipose tissue

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mammary glands: lobules: alveoli

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-glandular sacs which secrete milk

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mammary glands: lobules: suspensory ligaments of cooper

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-CT which support breast

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mammary glands: lobules: lactiferous duct

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-carries milk from gland to nipple

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mammary glands: nipple

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  • level T4

- areolar: dark pigmented region

43
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mammary glands: lymphatic drainage

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  • 75% of lymph drains towards axillary nodes

- lactation influenced by prolactin

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lactation

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milk production

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