Female Reproductive System

Question 0

Grafenberg spot (G-spot)

Answer 0

Structure: may be remnant of the prostate gland

Located on the front wall of the vagina, approximately 1-2 inches from the vaginal entrance.

Function: area of heightened sensitivity.

Question 1

Vagina

Answer 1

Vaginal walls highly elastic, consists of 3 layers; mucosa, intermediate muscular, fimbro-elastic

Located at the outermost portion of the reproductive tract

Function: transport of Sperm, serves as birth canal, physiological changes during arousal

• vasocongestion
• lubrication

Question 2

Cervix

Answer 2

Structure: separates the uterus from the vagina. The “Os”: constructed opening of the cervix that connects the vagina to a short canal opening into the uterus

Located at the back of the vagina, the bottom/small end of the uterus

Function:seperates the uterus from the vagina, holds the fetus in the uterus until delivery

Question 3

Uterus (womb)

Answer 3

Structure: small, hollow, upside down pear shaped organ. 3 layers:
-endometrium: inner lining sheds during menstruation; where fertilized egg(s) implant
-myometrium: middle
Muscular wall; composed primarily of smooth muscle; contracts during birth
-perimetrium: outer tough, stretchable tissue; separates uterus from pelvic cavity; protects fetus

Location: lies within the pelvic cavity

Function: carries developing fetus until term

Question 4

Oviducts (Fallopian tubes)

Answer 4

Structure: about 4 inches long, and the diameter of a piece of spaghetti

Location: forms a pathway between the uterus and the left and right ovaries

Function: where fertilization takes place

Question 5

Fimbria

Answer 5

Structure: finger like projections of the oviducts

Located on the ovary side of each oviduct

Function: catch the ovum (egg) from the ovary

Question 6

Cilia

Answer 6

Small hairlike structure

Located inside oviducts

Function: their movement propels the ovum from each ovary to the uterus

Question 7

Ovaries

Answer 7

Egg shaped (1-1.5 inch pairs organs)

Located on either side of the uterus

Function: release of a mature ova in a process called ovulation
Production and secretion of sex hormones

Question 8

Follicle

Answer 8

Structure: site of egg development

Location: many loaded in each ovary

Function:site of development

Question 9

Ovum

Answer 9

Mature female gamete prior to or just following fertilization

Question 10

Breasts

Answer 10

Consist of nipple and areola: alveolus ➡️ microscopic cavities where breast milk is produced.

Location: mammary glands lie between skin and musicale of the check wall. Areal surrounds nipple

Function: have both erotic and reproductive significance