Female Reproductive System

Question 1

3 major organs of female reproductive system

Answer 1

Uterus ( Implantation Occurs)

Ovaries ( Releases Eggs )

Floppian Tube / Ovarian Tube ( Where fertilization Occurs)

Question 2

The female reproductive system starts from which duct?

Answer 2

Paramesonephric

Question 3

Without ______ the embryo / fetus is programmed to become female

Answer 3

Testosterone & MIF Muellarian Inhibiting Factor

Question 4

What makes up the internal and external genitalia?

Answer 4

Ovaries, Uterus, Vagina, Uterine Tubes

Clitoris, Labia Minor y Major

Question 5

What is the female gamete?

Answer 5

Egg / oovum

Question 6

Which layer of the Ovaries do the germ cells develop?

Answer 6

Outer Cortex

Question 7

During ovulation, the eggs ruptures from the ______ follicle

Answer 7

Graafin

Question 8

3 ligaments involved with the internal genitalia

Answer 8

Ovary: attached to Uterus by Ovarian Lig

Suspensory: Holds up follipain Tube ( contains arterys)

Broad ligament: Mesovarium

Question 9

4 parts of uterine tube and location.

Answer 9

Fimbrea: Feathery projections on the infundibulum

Infundibilium: flared trumpet shipped distal Ovarian end

Ampulla: middle y longest portion

Isthmus: Narrow end towards Uterus

Question 10

What lines the fallopian tubes?

Answer 10

Cila

Question 11

Best protection against cervical cancer

Answer 11

Pap schmear

Question 12

What hormones do the Ovaries secrete?

Answer 12

Estrogen y Progestrone

Question 13

Names and location 3 main parts of uterus

Answer 13

Fundus: Broad curved shape

Body: middle portion

Cerviz: cylindrical inferior end, near vagina

Question 14

3 layers of Uterine Wall?

Answer 14

Endometerium: Inner layer ( Shed Menstruation)

Myometerium: middle y thickest smooth muscle

Perimetrium: outer and serous membrane

Question 15

Where does fertilization take place?

Implantation?

Answer 15

Fallopian tube

Uterus

Question 16

Forms the maternal part of the placenta?

Answer 16

Deceduia basalis

Question 17

Uterine arises from which artery?

Answer 17

Internal Illiac

Question 18

Does the vagina have glands?

How does it get wet?

Answer 18

No

Transudation from cervical glands

Question 19

What causes the PH of the vagina to become acidic?

Answer 19

Bacteria ferment glycogen lower PH

Question 20

What’s the function of low vagina PH

Answer 20

Prevents Pathogens

Question 21

Type of tissue is breast?

Answer 21

Adipose

Question 22

Are mammary glands developed before pregancy?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

How common is breast cancer?

Answer 23

1 outta 8 o 9

Question 24

Where do breast tumors typically begin?

Answer 24

Mammary ducts

Question 25

What are the 2 breast cancer genes?

Answer 25

BRCA 1 y 2

Question 26

Risk factors for breast cancer?

Answer 26

Aging, exposure to radiation, alcohol, fat, tobacco

Question 27

Menarche requires how much body fat?

Answer 27

17%

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

350-500

Question 30

Menopause increases risk of _____ and ______

Answer 30

Osteoporosis y Cardiac Disease

Question 31

Know basics of Ovarian cycle y Menstrual cycle

Answer 31

Ovarian: Follecular, Ovulation, Luteal Phase Menstrual: Parallel changes in Uterus

Question 32

What is the zona pellucida y corona radiata

Answer 32

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,

Question 33

Basic hierarchy of hormonal control over female sexual cycle

Answer 33

Hypothalamus- Pitutary - Ovaries - Uterus

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Transformación a Corps Alibcans

Question 35

Best time for conception

Answer 35

Day 13- 15

Question 36

Steps for female sexual response?

Answer 36

Excitement, Pleatue, Orgasim, Resolution

Question 37

How long is gestation?

Answer 37

266 days

Question 38

Stages of Prenatal Development (4)

Answer 38

Zygote, morula, blastula Blastocyst: Hallow Ball first 2 weeks Embryo: Day 16 - week 8 Fetus: Week 9 through birth

Question 39

Nutritional changes occur during pregnancy

Answer 39

Increase Protein, Iron, Calcium, Phosphates, Folic Acid Vitamin K: Promote thrombin Synthesis Vitamin D

Question 40

How much does blood volume raise during pregnancy

Answer 40

30 - 50%

Question 41

Why do women experience increased ventilation during pregnancy?

Answer 41

Progesterone increases woman's sensitivity to CO2 receptors

Question 42

GFR increases by how much during pregnancy?

Answer 42

50%

Question 43

What hormone plays a role in the starting of labor?

Answer 43

Oxytocin

Question 44

Stages of labor (3)

Answer 44

Dilation Expulsion Placenta

Question 45

What 2 hormones are active in birth control?

Answer 45

Estrogen y Progestin

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Prolactin Oxytocin

Question 47

What is colostrum?

Answer 47

Nutrient rich fluid produced by females immediately after giving birth

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Ovary

Question 49

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.

Answer 49

Uterine tube