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Female Reproductive System Flashcards

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it begins at the moment of conception and continues through life

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Reproductive Development

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

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Gonad

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

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oocytes

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4
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is the stage of life at which secondary sex changes begin

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Puberty

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5
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means “the awakening of the adrenal gland.

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Adrenarche

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6
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is responsible for making hormones including adrogens

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Adrenal gland

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

Where is it located?

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Androgens

on top of each kidney

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8
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are hormones responsible for
- muscular development
- physical growth
- increase. in sebaceous gland secretions

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adrogenic hormones

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9
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beginning of breast development

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thelarche

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

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Menarche

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11
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any physical characteristics developing at puberty which distinguishes between the sexes but is not directly involved in reproduction

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secondary sex characteristics

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12
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refers to the entire female genitalia.

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vulva or pudenda

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is a pad of fats that protect the symphysis pubis

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mons pubis
mons veneris

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

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Labia Majora

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

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Labia minora

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16
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it is erectile tissue situated under the prepuce of the labia minora

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clitoris

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17
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It is known as “seat of woman’s sexual arousal and orgasm.”

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clitoris

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18
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clitoris is supplied with sebaceous gland that produce cheese-like secretions called

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smegma

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19
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it is the space between the fourchette and vaginal introitus that is usually obliterated during childbirth

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Fossa navicularis

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20
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it is the space between the fourchette and vaginal introitus that is usually obliterated during childbirth.

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Fossa navicularis

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21
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it is the space between the fourchette and vaginal introitus that is usually obliterated during childbirth.

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Fossa navicularis

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

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Vestibule

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23
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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.

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Bartholin’s gland
Vulvovaginal gland
Paravaginal gland
Major vestibular gland

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24
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it is located at inner side of urethral meatus.

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Skene’s gland

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25
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it is the external opening of the vagina located just below the urethral meatus

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vaginal orifice (introitus)

26
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it is located at the inner anterior surface of the vagina

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G-spot
Granfenberg

27
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is a thin circular membrane made of elastic tissue situated at the vaginal opening . It separates the female internal and external reproductive organ.

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hymen

28
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it is located just below the clitoris. It is where the urine flows

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urethral meatus

29
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The blood supply of female external genitalia is mainly from
1.
2.

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  1. pudendal artery
  2. inferior rectus artery
30
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Venous return is through _______

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pudendal vein

31
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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.

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Pudendal vein

32
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anterior portion of the vulva derives its nerve supply from the
1.
2.

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  1. ilioinguinal nerve
  2. genitofemoral nerve (L1 level)
33
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The posterior portions of the vulva and vagina are supplied by the ______

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pudendal nerve (S3 level)

34
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it is a hallow membranous organ, located in front of the rectum and behind the bladder

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vagina

35
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Length of the anterior wall of the vagina

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6-7 cm

36
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length of the posterior of the vagina

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8-9 cm

37
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It has many folds or rugae that expland so much at the end of pregnancy

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vagina

38
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acts as a voluntary sphincter

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circular muscle (bulbocavernosus muscle)

39
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What is the pH of the vagina

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6.8 - 7.2 pH before puberty

40
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what is the pH of the vagina after puberty?

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4.5 pH

41
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What are the functions of the vagina?

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

42
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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.

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Döderlein’s bacillus

43
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are approximately 3 cm long by 2 cm in diameter and 1.5 cm thick or the size and shape of almonds

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ovaries

44
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they are grayish-white and appear pitted, with minute indentations of the surface

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ovaries

45
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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.

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ovaries

46
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development and maturation of ovum

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oogenesis

47
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What are the functions of ovaries?

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  • 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
48
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What are the functions of the ovary?

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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)

49
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It stimulate the development of female secondary sec characteristics

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estrogen

50
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stimulate proliferation of cell in endometrium resulting in thickening of the endometrial lining

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estrogen

51
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causes thinning of mucus

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estrogen

52
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Stimulate the growth of ductile structure of the breast
•Menarche/menstruation
•Inhibit follicle stimulating hormone
•Causes maturation of ovum

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estrogen

53
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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

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progesterone

54
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the progesterone secretes ____ and ___ in preparation for implantation

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mucin and glycogen

55
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What are the two main ligaments that attach to the ovary?

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Ovarian Ligament
Suspensory Ligament of Ovary

56
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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

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ovarian ligament

57
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extend outwards from the ovary to the lateral abdominal wall

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Suspensory Ligament of Ovary

58
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arise from upper corner of the uterine body and extend outward and backward until each opens at its distal end

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fallopian tube

59
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fallopian tube is approximately how long?

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10 cm long in mature woman

60
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What are the functions of the fallopian tube?

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

61
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What are the four parts of the fallopian tube?

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Interstitial
Isthmus
Ampulla
Infundibular

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