Female Reproductive System Flashcards

1
Q

What are the external organs

A

Labia minora
Labia majora
Clitoris
Vestibular glands
Perineum

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2
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Internal organs

A

Vagina
Cervix
Uterus
Uterine tube
Ovaries

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3
Q

What is labia majora

A

Two large folds which is boundary of vulva

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4
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What is labia minora

A

Two smaller folds between labia majora

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5
Q

What is clitori

A

Has sensory nerve endings

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6
Q

What are v estibular glands

A

Secrete music to keep vagina moist

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7
Q

What is perineum

A

Connective tissue muscle and fat
Gives attachment to pelvic floor

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8
Q

What is vagina function

A

Receives penis
Provides exit for both
Passage and escape for menstrual flow

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9
Q

What are the layers of vagina

A

Lining - arranged in rugged kept moist by cervical secretions
Muscle - weaker inner circular fibres and stronger outer longitudinal fibres
Pelvic fascia - connective tissue surrounding vagina

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10
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What are the layers of the uterus

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Peritoneum - draped over the uterus and uterine tubes
Myometrium - inner - circular fibres abound cornea and cervix
Middle - interlacing spiral fibres upper part of body
Outer - longitudinal fibres
Endometrium - functional layer which thickened and is shed deduping the menstrual cycle

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11
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Cervix structure

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Secretes mucus
Internal os - narrow opening between isthmus and cervix
External s- small round opening of lower end of cervix

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12
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Uterine tubes function

A

Allow site for fertilisation

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13
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Ovaries function

A

Produce oocytes and oestrogen and progesterone
Have medulla and cortex

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