Female Reproductive Flashcards
organs of the female reproductive system
uterus, ovarian tubes, ovaries, cervix, vagina
ectopic pregnancy
fetus develops not in the uterus
the genital tubercle becomes what structure?
clitoris
the urogenital folds become what structure?
labium minus
the labioscrotal folds become what structure?
labium majus
female gonads
ovaries
what hormones are secreted by the ovaries?
estrogen and progesterone
3 main parts of the uterus
cervix, body, fundus
layers of the uterine wall
endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium
what layer sheds during menstruation?
endometrium
3 divisions of the fallopian tubes
isthmus, ampulla, infundibulum (the twisty bit)
where does fertilization take place?
fallopian tubes
where does implantation take place?
uterus
4 layers of the vagina
epithelium, lamina propia, fibromuscular, aventita
erectile tissue
vagina and clitoris
ovulation occurs at approx day __
14
pregnancy hormone
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
what 2 hormones are active in BC?
estrogen and progesterone
females produce 350-400 ova in ___ while males produce 350-400 sperm in ___
her entire reproductive life;
.75 seconds
2 hormones that control breast development
prolactin and ovarian hormones
cells that make up breast tissue
myoepithelial
prolactin
stimulates lactation
oxytocin
stimulates the release of milk
advantages of breastfeeding
nutrients, passive immunity, weight loss for mother, sterile, free, always available, nutritional contents change with the needs of the infant
