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Female Reproductive System Flashcards

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1
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3 major organs of female reproductive system

A

Uterus ( Implantation Occurs)

Ovaries ( Releases Eggs )

Floppian Tube / Ovarian Tube ( Where fertilization Occurs)

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2
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The female reproductive system starts from which duct?

A

Paramesonephric

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3
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Without ______ the embryo / fetus is programmed to become female

A

Testosterone & MIF Muellarian Inhibiting Factor

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4
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What makes up the internal and external genitalia?

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Ovaries, Uterus, Vagina, Uterine Tubes

Clitoris, Labia Minor y Major

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5
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What is the female gamete?

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Egg / oovum

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6
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Which layer of the Ovaries do the germ cells develop?

A

Outer Cortex

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7
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During ovulation, the eggs ruptures from the ______ follicle

A

Graafin

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8
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3 ligaments involved with the internal genitalia

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Ovary: attached to Uterus by Ovarian Lig

Suspensory: Holds up follipain Tube ( contains arterys)

Broad ligament: Mesovarium

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9
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4 parts of uterine tube and location.

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Fimbrea: Feathery projections on the infundibulum

Infundibilium: flared trumpet shipped distal Ovarian end

Ampulla: middle y longest portion

Isthmus: Narrow end towards Uterus

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10
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What lines the fallopian tubes?

A

Cila

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11
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Best protection against cervical cancer

A

Pap schmear

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12
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What hormones do the Ovaries secrete?

A

Estrogen y Progestrone

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13
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Names and location 3 main parts of uterus

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Fundus: Broad curved shape

Body: middle portion

Cerviz: cylindrical inferior end, near vagina

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14
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3 layers of Uterine Wall?

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Endometerium: Inner layer ( Shed Menstruation)

Myometerium: middle y thickest smooth muscle

Perimetrium: outer and serous membrane

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15
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Where does fertilization take place?

Implantation?

A

Fallopian tube

Uterus

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16
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Forms the maternal part of the placenta?

A

Deceduia basalis

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17
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Uterine arises from which artery?

A

Internal Illiac

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18
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Does the vagina have glands?

How does it get wet?

A

No

Transudation from cervical glands

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19
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What causes the PH of the vagina to become acidic?

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Bacteria ferment glycogen lower PH

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20
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What’s the function of low vagina PH

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Prevents Pathogens

21
Q

Type of tissue is breast?

A

Adipose

22
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Are mammary glands developed before pregancy?

A

No

23
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How common is breast cancer?

A

1 outta 8 o 9

24
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Where do breast tumors typically begin?

A

Mammary ducts

25
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What are the 2 breast cancer genes?

A

BRCA 1 y 2

26
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Risk factors for breast cancer?

A

Aging, exposure to radiation, alcohol, fat, tobacco

27
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Menarche requires how much body fat?

A

17%

28
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What are the functions of Estrogen, Progesterone, y inhibin?

A

Estrogen:

Changes in Puberty, vaginally metaplasia, growth of Ovaries, y 2ndary sex organs , Growth hormone secretion, Fat deposits

Progesterone:

Acts on the uterus preparing it for 2nd half of menstrual cycle

Inhibin:

Selectively suppresses FSH

29
Q

During a females life, how many eggs will be released during ovulation?

A

350-500

30
Q

Menopause increases risk of _____ and ______

A

Osteoporosis y Cardiac Disease

31
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Know basics of Ovarian cycle y Menstrual cycle

A

Ovarian: Follecular, Ovulation, Luteal Phase

Menstrual: Parallel changes in Uterus

32
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What is the zona pellucida y corona radiata

A

Zona pellucida: thick extracellular coat that surrounds all mammalian eggs and preimplantation embryos. …

Corona radiata: The corona radiata is the innermost layer of the cells of the cumulus oophorus and is directly adjacent to the zona pellucida,

33
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Basic hierarchy of hormonal control over female sexual cycle

A

Hypothalamus- Pitutary - Ovaries - Uterus

34
Q

What happens to the corpus luteum if pregnancy does not occur?

A

Transformación a Corps Alibcans

35
Q

Best time for conception

A

Day 13- 15

36
Q

Steps for female sexual response?

A

Excitement, Pleatue, Orgasim, Resolution

37
Q

How long is gestation?

A

266 days

38
Q

Stages of Prenatal Development (4)

A

Zygote, morula, blastula

Blastocyst: Hallow Ball first 2 weeks

Embryo: Day 16 - week 8

Fetus: Week 9 through birth

39
Q

Nutritional changes occur during pregnancy

A

Increase Protein, Iron, Calcium, Phosphates, Folic Acid

Vitamin K: Promote thrombin Synthesis

Vitamin D

40
Q

How much does blood volume raise during pregnancy

A

30 - 50%

41
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Why do women experience increased ventilation during pregnancy?

A

Progesterone increases woman’s sensitivity to CO2 receptors

42
Q

GFR increases by how much during pregnancy?

A

50%

43
Q

What hormone plays a role in the starting of labor?

A

Oxytocin

44
Q

Stages of labor (3)

A

Dilation

Expulsion

Placenta

45
Q

What 2 hormones are active in birth control?

A

Estrogen y Progestin

46
Q

The hormone ______ stimulates lactation; where as _______ stimulates the release of milk o letdown?

A

Prolactin

Oxytocin

47
Q

What is colostrum?

A

Nutrient rich fluid produced by females immediately after giving birth

48
Q

One of a pair of female glands in which the eggs form and the female hormones estrogen and progesterone are made.

A

Ovary

49
Q

The primary function of this organ is to transport sperm toward the egg, which is released by the ovary, and to then allow passage of the fertilized egg back to the uterus for implantation.

A

Uterine tube

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