female reproductive system

Question 1

what sre the 5 major organs in the female reporductive system

Answer 1

ovaries
fallopian tubes
uterus
vagina
external genitalia - vulva

Question 2

what are the three main functions of the ovaries

Answer 2

secrete inhibin to regulate fsh
secrete oestrogen and progesterone
produce gametes (ooctyes)

Question 3

anatomy of ovaries

Answer 3

Question 4

fallopian tube

what are infundibulum in the fallopian tube

Answer 4

epanded funnel shape

Question 5

what are fimbriae in the fallopian tube

Answer 5

finger like projections
ciliated to support transport of oocytes

Question 6

what are the fallopian tubes lined with

Answer 6

peg and mucin secreting cells
secretion complete capacitation and supply nutrients to the pre embryo

Question 7

what are the two main functions of the uterus

Answer 7

protect abd nourish the embryo/foetus
facilliate birth by muscle contraction

Question 8

what are the 3 parts of the uterus

Answer 8

fundus
body
cervix

Question 9

where does the fundus sit

Answer 9

superiorly to the uterine tubes

Question 10

where is the isthmus in the uterus

Answer 10

starts as the uterus narrows towards the base

Question 11

structure of the cervix uterus

Answer 11

Question 12

what are the three layers of the uterine wall

Answer 12

endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium

Question 13

what does the endomterium divide into

Answer 13

a. superficial funtional zone - repsonds to sex hormones
b. deeper basilar zone - remains unchanged

Question 14

what os the endometrium made of

Answer 14

epithelial cells
uterine glands

Question 15

what is the myometrium

Answer 15

adjacent to the basiler zone of the endometrium
mass of smooth muscle that contracts during labour

Question 16

whats the perimetrium

Answer 16

outermost layer of the uterine wall
layer of visceral peritoneum

Question 17

what are the three main fucnions of the vagina

Answer 17

Elimination of menstrual waste
Receives semen during intercourse
Forms the lower part of the birth canal

Question 18

why is acidic cervical mucus secreted by cervical glands

Answer 18

kill pathogens

Question 19

vagina anatomy

Answer 19

Question 20

what are Bulbospongiosus muscles

Answer 20

tehy extend along either side of the vaginal entrance
when contracted they decrease the diamter of the vaginal passage

Question 21

external genitalia - vulva anatomy

Answer 21

Question 22

oogenesis

Answer 22

produces an oocyte
longer period of time

Question 23

what are oogonia and when do they complete mitotic division

Answer 23

female reproductive stem cells
complete mitotic divion before birth

Question 24

what happens at prophase 1 in oogenesis

Answer 24

primary oocytes are suspended but most die before puberty

Question 25

when does the ovarian cycle start and what do the primary oocytes do

Answer 25

at puberty and the primary oocytes complete meiosis