Female reproductive epithelial histology Flashcards
1
Q
Vagina
A
Stratified squamous epithelium, nonkeratinized
2
Q
Ectocervix
A
Stratified squamous epithelium, nonkeratinized
3
Q
Transformation zone
A
Squamocolumnar junction
*most common area for cervical cancer
4
Q
Endocervix
A
Simple columnar epithelium
5
Q
Uterus
A
Simple columnar epithelium with..
- long tubular glands in *proliferative phase
- coiled glands in *secretory phase
6
Q
Fallopian tube
A
Simple columnar epithelium, ciliated
7
Q
Ovary, outer surface
A
Simple cuboidal epithelium
germinal epithelium covering surface of ovary