Female reproductive epithelial histology Flashcards
1
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Vagina
A
Stratified squamous epithelium, non-keratinized
2
Q
Ectocervix
A
Stratified squamous epithelium, non-keratinized
3
Q
Endocervix
A
Simple columnar epithelium
4
Q
The transformation zone shows the junction of what 2 types of epithelium?
A
Stratified squamous epithelium, non-keratinized and simple columnar epithelium
5
Q
Uterus
A
Simple columnar epithelium with long tubular glands
6
Q
Fallopian tube
A
Simple columnar epithelium w/ many ciliated cells, and a few secretory (peg) cells
7
Q
Outer surface of ovary
A
Simple cuboidal epithelium
8
Q
Fancy name for ovarian surface epithelium?
A
Germinal epithelium
9
Q
MC site for cervical cancer?
A
Transformation zone