Female Reproductive System Flashcards

1
Q

Primary gonad/sex gland

A

ovary

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2
Q

Homologous to testis

A

ovary

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3
Q

Secretes gametes (egg cells) and sex hormones (progesterone and estrogen)

A

ovary

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4
Q

Where egg cell goes after being secreted from the ovary

A

uterine/fallopian tube

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5
Q

3 regions of fallopian tube

A
  • infundibulum
  • ampulla
  • isthmus
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6
Q

finger-like projections that cupped egg cells to be transported to the tube

A

fimbriae

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7
Q

Supporting structures of the female reproductive system

A
  • Suspensory Ligaments
  • Ovarian Ligaments
  • Round Ligaments
  • Broad Ligaments
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8
Q

Where embryo will be staying

A

uterus

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9
Q

Inner portion of vaginal canal

A

cervix

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10
Q

Narrow portion opening into the vagina

A

cervix

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11
Q

Passageway for the baby and blood during menstruation

A

vaginal canal

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12
Q

Distal portion of the vaginal canal

A

vaginal orifice

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13
Q

Anterior portion

A
  • urinary bladder
  • urethra
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14
Q

women have how many urethra/s

A

1/one

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15
Q

outer covering

A

Labia Majora/Labium Majus

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16
Q

Two longitudinal folds of skin that extend inferiorly and posteriorly from the mons pubis

A

Labia Majora/Labium Majus

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17
Q

inner lip

A

Labia Minora/Labium Minus

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18
Q

medial to labia majora

A

Labia Minora/Labium Minus

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19
Q

Homologous to glans penis

A

clitoris

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20
Q

The most sensitive part of the female reproductive tract

A

clitoris

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21
Q

Posterior to uterus

A

rectum and anus

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22
Q

main site of fertilization; it is tied during ligation to prevent fertilization

A

ampulla

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23
Q

connects ovary to uterus

A

ovarian ligament

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24
Q

its contraction during menstruation causes cramps

A

myometrium

25
Q

Functions of Uterus

A

receives, retains, and nourishes the fertilized egg

26
Q

True of False:
There is a separate passageway for urine and menstruation?

A

True

27
Q

space between clitoris and urethral orifice

A

vestibule

28
Q

modified sudoriferous gland composed of 15-30 lobes

A

mammary glands

29
Q

milk secreting glands in the mammary glands

A

alveoli

30
Q

duct where milk emerges

A

lactiferous duct

31
Q

dark portion, skin around nipple area

A

areola

32
Q

paired primary sex organs that produce secondary oocytes and hormones

A

ovary

33
Q

hormones the ovary produces

A
  • progesterone
  • estrogen
34
Q

two uterine tubes that extend laterally.

A

fallopian tube

35
Q

support and anchor the uterus.

A

round ligament

36
Q

stretches during pregnancy

A

round ligament

37
Q

serves as part of the pathway for sperm deposited in the vagina to reach the uterine tubes.

A

uterus

38
Q

parts of uterus

A
  • fundus
  • body
39
Q

the narrow portion opening into the vagina:

A

cervix

40
Q

receptable for the penis during sexual
intercourse

A

vagina

41
Q

functions of vagina

A
  • sexual intercourse
  • outlet for menstrual flow
  • passageway for childbirth.
42
Q

the vaginal opening

A

vaginal orifice

43
Q

elevation of adipose tissue covered by coarse pubic hair

A

mons pubis

44
Q

erectile tissue and nerves

A

clitoris

45
Q

where urine exits

A

External urethral orifice

46
Q

has oil glands that produce antimicrobial substances and lubrication during intercourse.

A

Labium minus / labia minora

47
Q

folds of skin that contain adipose tissue, oil and sweat glands; covered by pubic hair

A

Labium majus / labia majora

48
Q

connects the uterus to the ovary

A

ovarian ligament

49
Q

attached in the lateral side

A

suspensory ligament

50
Q

open, funnel-shaped end of each tube, which lies close to the ovary but is open to the pelvic cavity

A

Infundibulum of fallopian tube

51
Q

fertilization most often takes place

A

ampulla of fallopian tube

52
Q

tiny channel that connects the ampulla to the portion of your fallopian tube that’s closest to the uterus

A

isthmus of fallopian tube

53
Q

space in the uterus

A

uterine cavity

54
Q

hood skin formed by the inner folds of the vulva

A

prepuce of clitoris

55
Q

thin fold of mucous membrane

A

hymen

56
Q

type of hymen that fails to open up and completely covers the opening of the vagina

A

Imperforate

57
Q

type of hymen has a very small opening

A

microperforate

58
Q

type of hymen has several very small openings

A

cribiform

59
Q

type of hymen has a band of extra tissue in the middle that causes 2 small vaginal openings

A

septate