Female Reproductive System Flashcards
What are the two zones of the ovaries?
The two zones are a peripheral cortex and an inner medulla.
What encloses the ovarian stroma?
The ovarian stroma is enclosed by epithelium.
What divides the stroma?
The stroma is divided into the pelvic wall and uterus by ligaments.
How long is each ovary?
Each ovary is about 2 to 4 cm in length.
Where are the ovaries located?
The ovaries are located one on each side of the lower abdomen.
What do the ovaries produce?
The ovaries produce the female gamete (ovum) and several steroid hormones (ovarian hormones).
What is the primary function of the ovaries?
The primary function of the ovaries is to support the processes of ovulation, fertilisation, pregnancy, birth, and child care.
What parts make up the female reproductive system?
The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries, a pair of oviducts, uterus, cervix, vagina, and external genitalia.
What are the layers of the uterus?
The layers of the uterus are the perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium.
What is the vaginal orifice?
The vaginal orifice is the opening to the vagina.
What are the labia majora?
The labia majora are the outer folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening.
What are the labia minora?
The labia minora are the inner folds of skin located within the labia majora.
What is the clitoris?
The clitoris is a small, sensitive organ located at the top of the vaginal opening.
What is the anus?
The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive tract.
What is the urethra?
The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
What is the pubic symphysis?
The pubic symphysis is the joint located between the left and right pubic bones.
What is the vagina?
The vagina is a muscular tube that connects the external genitals to the uterus.
What is the urinary bladder?
The urinary bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine.
What is the uterus?
The uterus is a hollow organ where a fertilized egg can develop into a fetus.
What is the rectum?
The rectum is the final section of the large intestine, leading to the anus.
What is the cervix?
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
What is human reproduction?
Human reproduction is the biological process by which new individual humans are produced.
What is the ampulla?
The ampulla is a part of the fallopian tube where the collection of the ovum after ovulation occurs.
What is the function of fimbriae?
Fimbriae are finger-like projections on the infundibulum that help in guiding the ovum.
What is the length of each fallopian tube?
Each fallopian tube is about 10-12 cm long.
What structures constitute the female reproductive system?
The oviducts (fallopian tubes), uterus, and vagina constitute the female reproductive system.
What is the uterine cavity?
The uterine cavity is the space within the uterus.
What are the labia?
The labia consist of the labium majora and labium minora, which are parts of the external female genitalia.
What is the first part of the female reproductive system listed?
Vagina
What is the canal that connects the vagina to the uterus?
Cervical canal
What is the lower part of the uterus called?
Cervix
What is the outer layer of the uterus?
Perimetrium
What is the middle muscular layer of the uterus?
Myometrium
What is the inner lining of the uterus?
Endometrium
What are the finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes?
Fimbriae
What is the female reproductive organ that produces eggs?
Ovary
What is the funnel-shaped end of the fallopian tube?
Infundibulum
What is the widest part of the fallopian tube?
Ampulla
What is the narrow part of the fallopian tube closest to the uterus?
Isthmus
What is the cavity within the uterus called?
Uterine cavity
What is the top part of the uterus?
Uterine fundus
What is a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience?
The presence or absence of the hymen.
The hymen can be torn during various activities, including the first coitus.
What are the external structures of the female genitalia?
The female external genitalia include the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, hymen, and clitoris.
What is the function of the labia majora?
The labia majora are fleshy folds of tissue that surround the vagina and are covered by skin and pubic hair.
What is the role of the clitoris?
The clitoris is a tiny finger-like structure located at the upper part of the vagina.
What are the layers of the uterus?
The wall of the uterus has three layers: the outer perimetrium, the middle myometrium, and the inner endometrium.
What is the function of the endometrium?
The endometrium undergoes cyclical changes during the menstrual cycle.
What is the cervix?
The cervix is the narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina, forming the cervical canal.
What is the shape of the uterus?
The uterus is shaped like an inverted pear.
What supports the uterus?
The uterus is supported by ligaments attached to the pelvic wall.
What is the oviduct?
The oviduct, also known as the fallopian tube, connects the ovaries to the uterus.
What is the diagrammatic sectional view of the mammary gland?
Figure 2.4 illustrates the structure of the mammary gland.
What are the major components of the mammary gland?
The major components include the areola, nipple, mammary ducts, and mammary lobes.
What muscle is associated with the mammary gland?
The pectoralis major muscle is associated with the mammary gland.
What is the function of the lactiferous duct?
The lactiferous duct transports milk from the mammary glands to the nipple.
What is the role of the mammary alveolus?
The mammary alveolus is responsible for milk production.
What does the term ‘sperm’ refer to in this context?
Sperm is mentioned as a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience.
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