Female Reproductive System

Question 1

it begins at the moment of conception and continues through life

Answer 1

Reproductive Development

Question 2

is a body organ that produces the cells necessary for reproduction (the ovary in females, testes in males)

Answer 2

Gonad

Question 3

cells that will develop into eggs through out the woman’s mature years

Answer 3

oocytes

Question 4

is the stage of life at which secondary sex changes begin

Answer 4

Puberty

Question 5

means “the awakening of the adrenal gland.

Answer 5

Adrenarche

Question 6

is responsible for making hormones including adrogens

Answer 6

Adrenal gland

Question 7

sex hormones that cause changes such as the development of pubic hair, oily hair, and body odor.

Where is it located?

Answer 7

Androgens

on top of each kidney

Question 8

are hormones responsible for
- muscular development
- physical growth
- increase. in sebaceous gland secretions

Answer 8

adrogenic hormones

Question 9

beginning of breast development

Answer 9

thelarche

Question 10

the onset of the reproductive phase in a young female (first menstruation)

Answer 10

Menarche

Question 11

any physical characteristics developing at puberty which distinguishes between the sexes but is not directly involved in reproduction

Answer 11

secondary sex characteristics

Question 12

refers to the entire female genitalia.

Answer 12

vulva or pudenda

Question 13

is a pad of fats that protect the symphysis pubis

Answer 13

mons pubis
mons veneris

Question 14

these are two thick folds of adipose tissue originating from mons pubis and terminating in the perineum.

Answer 14

Labia Majora

Question 15

these are two thin folds of adipose tissue that joins anteriorly to form a prepuce and posteriorly to form the fourchette.

Answer 15

Labia minora

Question 16

it is erectile tissue situated under the prepuce of the labia minora

Answer 16

clitoris

Question 17

It is known as “seat of woman’s sexual arousal and orgasm.”

Answer 17

clitoris

Question 18

clitoris is supplied with sebaceous gland that produce cheese-like secretions called

Answer 18

smegma

Question 19

it is the space between the fourchette and vaginal introitus that is usually obliterated during childbirth

Answer 19

Fossa navicularis

Question 20

it is the space between the fourchette and vaginal introitus that is usually obliterated during childbirth.

Answer 20

Fossa navicularis

Question 21

it is the space between the fourchette and vaginal introitus that is usually obliterated during childbirth.

Answer 21

Fossa navicularis

Question 22

it is the triangular space between the labia minora where vaginal introitus, urethral meatus, Bartholin’s gland and skene’s gland are located

Answer 22

Vestibule

Question 23

are a pair of glands located at the side of the vagina which secretes mucus that keeps vaginal introitus lubricated. Its alkaline nature enhances sperm survival.

Answer 23

Bartholin’s gland
Vulvovaginal gland
Paravaginal gland
Major vestibular gland

Question 24

it is located at inner side of urethral meatus.

Answer 24

Skene’s gland

Question 25

it is the external opening of the vagina located just below the urethral meatus

Answer 25

vaginal orifice (introitus)

Question 26

it is located at the inner anterior surface of the vagina

Answer 26

G-spot Granfenberg

Question 27

is a thin circular membrane made of elastic tissue situated at the vaginal opening . It separates the female internal and external reproductive organ.

Answer 27

hymen

Question 28

it is located just below the clitoris. It is where the urine flows

Answer 28

urethral meatus

Question 29

The blood supply of female external genitalia is mainly from 1. 2.

Answer 29

1. pudendal artery 2. inferior rectus artery

Question 30

Venous return is through _______

Answer 30

pudendal vein

Question 31

Pressure on this vein by the fetal head during pregnancy can cause extensive back pressure and development of varicosities in the labia majora and in the legs.

Answer 31

Pudendal vein

Question 32

**anterior portion** of the vulva derives its nerve supply from the 1. 2.

Answer 32

1. ilioinguinal nerve 2. genitofemoral nerve (L1 level)

Question 33

The posterior portions of the vulva and vagina are supplied by the ______

Answer 33

pudendal nerve (S3 level)

Question 34

it is a hallow membranous organ, located in front of the rectum and behind the bladder

Answer 34

vagina

Question 35

Length of the anterior wall of the vagina

Answer 35

6-7 cm

Question 36

length of the posterior of the vagina

Answer 36

8-9 cm

Question 37

It has many folds or rugae that expland so much at the end of pregnancy

Answer 37

vagina

Question 38

acts as a voluntary sphincter

Answer 38

circular muscle (bulbocavernosus muscle)

Question 39

What is the pH of the vagina

Answer 39

6.8 - 7.2 pH before puberty

Question 40

what is the pH of the vagina after puberty?

Answer 40

4.5 pH

Question 41

What are the functions of the vagina?

Answer 41

Organ of copulation (sexual intercourse) •Discharges menstrual flow •Birth canal

Question 42

are gram-positive bacillus that form a microbiome, reproduce in the female vagina after gaining sexual maturity, secrete lactic acid, and prevent the growth of other vaginitis-causing bacteria.

Answer 42

Döderlein's bacillus

Question 43

are approximately 3 cm long by 2 cm in diameter and 1.5 cm thick or the size and shape of almonds

Answer 43

ovaries

Question 44

they are grayish-white and appear pitted, with minute indentations of the surface

Answer 44

ovaries

Question 45

They are held suspended an in close contact with the ends of the fallopian tubes by three strong ligaments that attach both to the uterus and the pelvic wall.

Answer 45

ovaries

Question 46

development and maturation of ovum

Answer 46

oogenesis

Question 47

What are the functions of ovaries?

Answer 47

- oogenesis - between 5-7 million ova form in utero - 2 million at birth - 500,000 by age 7 years - 300,000 by age 22 years - none left by menopause

Question 48

What are the functions of the ovary?

Answer 48

Oogenesis- development and maturation of ovum •Between 5-7 million ova form in utero (most never develop beyond primitive & then atrophy) •2 million at birth •500,000 by age 7 years •300,000 by age 22 years • none are left by menopause (all have either matured or atrophied)

Question 49

It stimulate the development of female secondary sec characteristics

Answer 49

estrogen

Question 50

stimulate **proliferation** of cell in endometrium resulting in thickening of the endometrial lining

Answer 50

estrogen

Question 51

causes thinning of mucus

Answer 51

estrogen

Question 52

Stimulate the growth of ductile structure of the breast •Menarche/menstruation •Inhibit follicle stimulating hormone •Causes maturation of ovum

Answer 52

estrogen

Question 53

has thermogenic effect -relaxes uterine muscle - causes weight gain by promoting fluid retention - causes pre menstrual syndrome - tingling sensation and feeling of fullness of the breast before menstruation - secretory changes in the endometrium

Answer 53

progesterone

Question 54

the progesterone secretes ____ and ___ in preparation for implantation

Answer 54

mucin and glycogen

Question 55

What are the two main ligaments that attach to the ovary?

Answer 55

Ovarian Ligament Suspensory Ligament of Ovary

Question 56

is attached to the ovary inferiorly it connects the ovary to the side of the uterus it is a fibrous band of tissue that lies within the broad ligament It joins the uterus just below the origin of the fallopian tube

Answer 56

ovarian ligament

Question 57

extend outwards from the ovary to the **lateral abdominal wall**

Answer 57

Suspensory Ligament of Ovary

Question 58

arise from upper corner of the uterine body and extend outward and backward until each opens at its distal end

Answer 58

fallopian tube

Question 59

fallopian tube is approximately how long?

Answer 59

10 cm long in mature woman

Question 60

What are the functions of the fallopian tube?

Answer 60

convey the ovum from the ovaries to the uterus provide a place of fertilization of the ovum by sperm

Question 61

What are the four parts of the fallopian tube?

Answer 61

Interstitial Isthmus Ampulla Infundibular