Female reproductive Flashcards
Ovaries function
Produce secondary oocytes and progesterone ,estrogen,inhibin,relaxin
Uterine tubes function
Transports the secondary oocyte to the uterus it’s the site of fertilization
Uterus function
Site of implantation and development of fetus during pregnancy ,inner lining sheds during menstruation
Vagina function
Receives the penis and is the passageway for childbirth
Mammary glands function
Synthesis and and secrete and eject milk to nourish the newborn
Ovarian ligament
Anchors ovaries to uterus
Suspensory ligament
Attached ovaries to pelvic wall
What type of epithelium is in the ovary
Germinal epithelium
Cortex of ovary
CT and ovarian follicles
Medulla of ovary
Contains blood vessels ,lymphatic and nerves
Where do the right ovarian vein end
IVC
Where do the left ovarian left veins end
Left renal vein
Where do ovarian arteries direct branches from
Abdominal aorta
Where does the lymphatic drainage end
In the later,a aortic lymph nodes
Ovarian cancer symptoms
Asymptotic- early stages ,abdominal discomfort ,heartburn ,nausea , loss of appetite, bloating and flatulence
Later stages - enlarged abdomen , abdominal or pelvic pain ,persistent GI disturbances ,urinary complications ,menstrual irregularities, heavy menstrual bleeding
What are the parts of the Fallopian tubes in order after ovulation
Fimbria ,infundibulum ,ampulla ,isthmus
What are the cells inside the uterine tube
Ciliated Columnar epithelial cells and peg cells (non ciliated )
3 parts of the uterus
Fundus
Body
Cervix