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female reproductive system Flashcards

1
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female’s ABILITY TO REPRODUCE is one of its properties

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female reproductive system

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the more ________ the animal, the _______ the process of ____________.

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the more PRIMITIVE the animal, the SIMPLER the process of REPRODUCTION

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3
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female gametes are called

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ova

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4
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functions of female reproductive system

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  1. formation of ova
  2. reception of spermatozoa
  3. provision of suitable environments for fertilization and fetal development
  4. parturition
  5. lactation
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5
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parturition is also known as

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childbirth

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6
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production of milk is known as

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lactation

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7
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external genitalia are known collectively as the

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vulva

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8
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external genitalia consists of

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labia majora and minora
clitoris
vaginal orifice
vestibule
hymen
vestibular glands

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9
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vestibular glands are also known as

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Bartholin’s glands

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10
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two large folds

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labia majora

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11
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labia majora is also known as

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greater lips

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12
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what glands does labia majora contain

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bartholin’s glands

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13
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helps in lubrication during intercourse

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bartholin’s glands

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14
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where hair grows

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mons pubis

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15
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labia minora is also known as

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lesser lips

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16
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two smaller folds

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labia minora

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17
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what splits in front to enclose the clitoris

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labia minora

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18
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corresponds to the penis

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clitoris

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19
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contains sensory nerve endings and erectile tissue

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clitoris

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20
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small pea-shaped structure that is important for sexual excitement

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clitoris

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21
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situated on both sides near the vaginal opening

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vestibular glands

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22
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secretes mucus that keeps the vulva moist

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vestibular glands

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23
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branches from internal pudendal arteries

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arterial supply

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24
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forms a large plexus that drains to the internal iliac veins

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venous drainage

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25
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through superficial inguinal nodes

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lymph drainage

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26
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branches from pudendal nerves

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nerve supply

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27
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roughly triangular area extending from the
base of the labia minora to the anal canal

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Perineum

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28
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gives attachment to the muscles of the
pelvic floor

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Perineum

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29
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Internal Genitalia

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Vagina, uterus,
Two uterine tubes
Two ovaries

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30
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fibromuscular tube lined with
stratified squamous epithelium.

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Vagina

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31
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runs obliquely upwards and backwards at what angle

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45 degrees

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32
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how long is anterior wall

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7.5 cm long

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33
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how long is posterior wall

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9 cm

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34
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thin layer of mucous membrane

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Hymen

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35
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partially occludes the opening of the vagina

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Hymen

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36
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normally incomplete to allow for passage
of menstrual flow and is stretched or
completely torn away

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Hymen

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37
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The vaginal wall has three layers

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areolar tissue,
smooth muscle
stratified squamous epithelium

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38
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OUTER COVERING of vaginal wall

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areolar tissue

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39
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MIDDLE LAYER of vaginal wall

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smooth muscle

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40
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INNER LINING that forms ridges or rugae of vaginal wall

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stratified squamous epithelium

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41
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t/f

vaginal wall has secretory glands but the surface is NOT KEPT moist by CERVICAL SECRETIONS

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f

vaginal wall has NO secretory glands but the surface is KEPT moist by CERVICAL SECRETIONS

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42
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bacteria that secrete lactic acid

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Lactobacillus acidophilus

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43
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t/f

Lactobacillus acidophilus maintains a pH between 5.0 and 5.5.

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f

4.9 and 3.5.

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44
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acts as the receptacle for the penis during sexual intercourse (coitus)

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Vagina

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45
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provides an elastic passageway through which
the baby passes during childbirth.

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Vagina

46
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coitus means

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sexual intercourse

47
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a hollow muscular pear-shaped organ

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Uterus

48
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located anteroposteriorly in the pelvic
cavity.

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Uterus

49
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lies in the pelvic cavity between the urinary
bladder and the rectum

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Uterus

50
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uterus is about ______ long, ______ wide and its walls are about _______ thick

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7.5 cm, 5 cm, 2.5 cm

51
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uterus weighs between

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30 and 40 grams

52
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A
53
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Parts of the Uterus

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Fundus
Body
Cervix

54
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DOME-SHAPED PART of the uterus above the openings of the uterine tubes.

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Fundus

55
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the MAIN PART of uterus and is narrowest inferiorly at the internal os to the cervix

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Body

56
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neck of the uterus

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cervix

56
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PROTRUDES THROUGH THE ANTERIOR WALL of the
vagina

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Cervix

57
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Layers of the Uterus

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Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium

58
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OUTERMOST layer of the uterus

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perimetrium

59
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Anteriorly fold of peritoneum forms

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vesicouterine pouch

60
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Posteriorly the peritoneum forms the….

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rectouterine pouch (of Douglas)

61
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MIDDLE layer of uterus

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Myometrium.

62
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THICKEST LAYER of tissue in the uterine wall.

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Myometrium.

63
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a MASS OF SMOOTH MUSCLE FIBERS interlaced with
areolar tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.

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Myometrium.

64
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INNERMOST layer of the uterus

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Endometrium

65
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Made up of the COLUMNAL EPITHELIAL cells

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Endometrium

66
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Consist mucous secreting TUBULAR GLANDS

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Endometrium

67
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Supporting Structures to the Uterus

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Broad ligaments
Round ligaments
Uterosacral ligaments
Transverse cervical (cardinal) ligaments

68
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formed by a DOUBLE FOLD of peritoneum, one on each side of the uterus

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Broad ligaments

69
Q

BANDS OF FIBROUS TISSUE between the two layers of broad ligament.

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Round ligaments

70
Q

originate from the POSTERIOR WALLS OF CERVIX and vagina and extend backwards, one on each side
of the rectum, to the sacrum

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Uterosacral ligaments

71
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EXTEND FROM EACH SIDE of the cervix and
vagina to the side walls of the pelvis.

A

Transverse cervical (cardinal) ligaments

72
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lie in the UPPER FREE BORDER OF BROAD LIGAMENT and their trumpet-shaped lateral ends
penetrate the posterior wall

A

fallopian tube

73
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end of each tube has FINGERLIKE PROJECTIONS called

A

fimbriae

74
Q

LONGEST and is in CLOSE ASSOCIATION with the ovary.

A

ovarian fimbria

75
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uterine tubes are covered with

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peritoneum (broad ligament)

76
Q

structure of the uterine tubes have a _________ and are lined with _______

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middle layer of smooth muscle, ciliated epithelium

77
Q

t/f

BLOOD, NERVE SUPPLY, and LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE are as for the UTERUS

A

t

78
Q

t/f

uterine tubes DOES NOT PROPEL the OVUM from the ovary to the uterus by PERISTALSIS and CILIARY MOVEMENT

A

f

uterine tubes PROPEL the OVUM from the ovary to the uterus by PERISTALSIS and CILIARY MOVEMENT

79
Q

The _______ of the uterine tube nourish both
ovum and spermatozoa

A

secretions

80
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t/f

The secretions of the uterine tube only nourishes ovum

A

f

The secretions of the uterine tube nourish BOTH
ovum and spermatozoa.

81
Q

what is the process where the OVUM TAKES PLACE IN the UTERINE TUBE and the ZYGOTE IS PROPELLED into the UTERUS for IMPLANTATION

A

Fertilization

82
Q

fertilization: ______
____________: uterus

A

fertilization: uterine tubes
implantation: uterus

83
Q

the female gonads

A

ovaries

84
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glands PRODUCING sex hormones and the ova

A

ovaries

85
Q

lie in a SHALLOW FOSSA on the lateral walls of the
pelvis

A

ovaries

86
Q

They are _______ long, _____ wide and ______ thick.

A

2.5-3.5cm, 2cm, 1cm

87
Q

t/f

BLOOD VESSELS and NERVES pass to the OVARY but does not pass through the MESOVARIUM

A

f

BLOOD VESSELS and NERVES pass to the OVARY through the MESOVARIUM

88
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Structure of the Ovaries

A

Medulla.
Cortex.

89
Q

ovaries layer that lies in the CENTER and consists of FIBROUS TISSUE, BLOOD VESSELS, and NERVES

A

Medulla

90
Q

ovaries layer that SURROUNDS the medulla.

A

Cortex

91
Q

cortex has a framework of connective tissue or _______, covered by ________

A

stroma, germinal epithelium

92
Q

ovaries layer that contains OVARIAN FOLLICLES in various stages of maturity, each of which contains an ovum

A

cortex

93
Q

organ in which the FEMALE GAMETES ARE STORED AND DEVELOPED prior to ovulation.

A

ovary

94
Q

maturation is controlled by the _________
and the __________

A

hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland

95
Q

also known as mammary glands

A

breasts

96
Q

Breasts exist also in the male, but in what form

A

rudimentary form

97
Q

consist of varying amounts of glandular tissue, responsible for milk.

A

mammary glands

98
Q

Each breast contains how many lobes

A

20 lobes

99
Q

glandular structures WHERE MILK IS PRODUCED

A

lobules

100
Q

Lobules open into ________, which drain
milk towards the nipple

A

lactiferous ducts

101
Q

Breast itself is covered in ______

A

subcutaneous fat.

102
Q

t/f

glandular tissue PROLIFERATES (hyperplasia) to support milk production, and DOES NOT RECEDE again after lactation stops

A

f

glandular tissue PROLIFERATES (hyperplasia) to support milk production, and RECEDES again after lactation stops

103
Q

a small conical eminence at the center
of the breast

A

Nipples

104
Q

pigmented area that surrounds the nipples

A

areola.

105
Q

numerous sebaceous glands the LUBRICATE THE NIPPLE during lactation

A

Montgomery’s tubercles

106
Q

supplied with blood from the thoracic branches of the AXILLARY ARTERIES and from the INTERNAL MAMMARY and INTERCOSTAL ARTERIES.

Arterial supply
Venous drainage
Lymph drainage
Nerve supply

A

Arterial supply

107
Q

formed by an anastomotic circle round the base of the nipple axillary and mammary veins.

Arterial supply
Venous drainage
Lymph drainage
Nerve supply

A

Venous drainage

108
Q

mainly into the superficial axillary lymph vessels and nodes

Arterial supply
Venous drainage
Lymph drainage
Nerve supply

A

Lymph drainage

109
Q

breasts are supplied by branches from the 4th, 5th and 6th thoracic nerves.

Arterial supply
Venous drainage
Lymph drainage
Nerve supply

A

Nerve supply

110
Q

breasts are supplied by branches from the ___, ___ and ___ thoracic nerves.

A

4th, 5th, 6th

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