Female Reproductive Anatomy Flashcards
gametogenesis
two gametes come together
When does offspring undergo puberty?
8-10 mo.
What do males undergo at puberty? Females?
Males: produce sperm Females: ovarian activity (oocytes released every 21 days)
conception
oocyte is fertilzed
postpartum quiescence
inestrus; ovaries are largely inactive; uterus was small, enlarged for fetus, then small again (but not the same as before)
Fertilization can occur, but the ___ can die.
embryo
puerperium
postpartum recovery
What is the importance of the corpus luteum?
secretes progesterone and maintains the pregnancy
What are the female gonads also known as?
Ovaries
What are the 7 tubular structures in the female reproductive tract?
Oviducts, uterine horns, uterine body, cervix, vagina, vestibule, vulva
What ate the different layers of the tubular structures in order from outside to inside?
Serosa, muscularis, submucosa, mucosa, lumen
What is the function of the mesovarian?
The part of the broad ligament that supports the ovaries.
What is the function of the mesosalpinx?
The part of the broad ligament that supports the oviduct.
What is the function of the mesometrium?
The part of the broad ligament that supports the uterine horns.
What is the function of the broad ligament?
Connective tissue that suspends and supports the reproductive tract and houses vasculature, lymphatic drainage and nerves.
What is the artery known as that brings supply to the uterus and ovaries?
Uterine artery
What hormones are produced in the female gonads?
Estrogen, progesterone, others
What are the layers of the ovary from the outermost layer to the innermost layer?
Germinal surface epithelium, tunica albuginea, cortex, medulla
What is the function of the hilus?
To support an allow blood and lymphatic vessels and nerves to enter the ovaries
Corpus hemorrhagicum?
Blood clot
What are the outermost to innermost layers of an antral follicle?
Theca externa, THEA interna, basement membrane, granulosa, antrum (follicular fluid), oocyte
What are the 3 functions of the oviduct?
Bi-directional gamete transport (sperm, oocyte), environment for fertilization and early embryo development, transports embryo to uterus
What are the different areas from the tip of the uterine horn to the ovary?
Utero-tubal junction, isthmus, ampullary-isthmic junction, ampulla, infundibulum, ostium, fimbria
What are the six functions of the uterus?
Luteolysis and control of cyclicity, sperm transport, retains and nourishes preattachment embryo development, maternal contribution to placenta, retains and nourishes fetus throughout gestation, expulsion of fetus and fetal placenta
What are the 5 functions of the cervix?
Secretes mucus during estrus, secretes mucus to prevent microbial contamination, site of semen deposition during natural mating in sows, sperm filter in some species, birth canal
What are the 5 functions of the vagina?
Copulatory organ, site of semen deposition during natural mating in some species, pheromone production, birth canal, site for expulsion of urine
What ate the three functions of the vaginal-urethra vestibule?
Secretory activity changes with endocrine status, common to urinary and reproductive systems, extends from external urethral orifice to the labia of the vulva
What is the purpose of secreting mucus during estrus?
It provides lubrication during copulation
How does secreting mucus prevent microbial contamination?
The cervix seals and seals the pregnancy and the mucus prevents any microbes from approaching the cervix
What does the thickening of the vestibule at estrus protect and prevent?
Protects vagina during copulation and prevents microorganisms from
getting into vasculature
What are the 3 functions of the clitoris?
Female homologue of the penis, contains erectile tissue, well supplied with sensory nerves
What are the 2 functions of the external genitalia?
External opening to reproductive tract, form a closure to prevent entry of foreign material into vagina
What are four phenomena seen in fertility?
Vaginal dentata, female bedbug, hysterectomy, hyena
Vagina dentata?
A vagina with teeth
Female bedbug?
No vagina
Hysterectomy?
If woman went too long without becoming pregnant then the uterus would wander in body causing hysteria and other distresses
Hyena?
Clitoris is very large and looks like the male penis; female has a false scrotum (labia) and is the dominant sex (produces more testosterone than male)
What are the four concentric layers of the oviduct, uterus, cervix, and vagina?
serosa, muscularis, submucosa, mucosa
Serosa?
single layer of squamous (flattened) cells cover the surface (outer layer)
Muscularis?
usually a double layer of smooth muscle; provides ability to contract
Submucosa?
houses blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics; supporting tissue for mucosa
Mucosa?
secretory layer of epithelium
Where does the broad ligament originate from?
the peritoneum
What is the function of the broad ligament?
suspends the reproductive tract and houses the vascular supply, the lymphatic drainage and nerves