Female reproductive system Flashcards
Transport 2 oocyte to uterus
Uterine Tubes
produce oocytes and hormones
Overies
Site of implantation of fertilized ovum, development of fetus and labour
Uterus
receives penis, passageway for birth
Vagina
synthesize, secrete and eject milk to nourish new born
Mammary Glands
Overies
paired glands resemble unshelled almonds in size and shape
Homologus to the testes
Ovaries function
- produce gametes secondary oocytes that develop into mature ova (eggs), a process called “oogenesis”
- Produce hormones include progesterone and estrogens (female sex hormones) inhibin and relaxin
Each ovary consists of
germinal epithelium Tunica albugenia - dense irregular connected tissue Ovarian cortex - dense irregular CT consists of stromal cells consists of ovarian follicles Ovarian medulla - Ovarian follicles Mature (Graafian) follicle Corpus luteum (yellow body) Corpus albicans
Tunica albugenia
dense irregular Connected tissue
Ovarian cortex
dense irregular connected tissue consists of stromal cells consists of ovarian follicles
Ovarian medulla
deep to cortex/contains blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves
Ovarian follicles
consist of oocytes with surrounding cells (1 layer) called follicular cell, later called “granulosa cells” (several days)
Mature (graafian) follicle
Large fluid filled follicle ready to rupture and release 2 oocyte - called ovulation
Corpus luteum (yellow body)
contains remnants of mature follicle, produces progesterone, estrogen relaxin and inhibin until it becomes scar tissue called corpus albicans
Corpus albiacans
fibrous scar tissue
Germinal epithelium
covers the surface of the ovary. It is followed by the tunica albuginea, ovarian cortex contains ovarian follicles
suspends uterus to ovaries from side wall of pelvis by the mesovarius
broad ligament
anchors ovaries to uterus
ovarian ligament
attaches ovaries to pelvic wall
suspensory ligament
entrance/exit for blood vessels and nerves
hilum
Attaches ovaries to inguinal canal
Round ligament
4 parts of Uterine tubes
- Infundibulum - funnel shaped portion close to ovary
- Ampulla - lateral 2/3
- Isthmus - more medial, short narrow thick walled that joins uterus
- Fimbriae - finger-like projections
Uterine Tube function
- Fimbriae sweep oocyte into tube
- Cilia and peristalsis move it along
- sperm reaches oocyte in ampulla
- fertilization occurs within 24 hours after ovulation
- zygote reaches uterus about 7 days after ovulation
Histology of Uterine tube
Mucosa = ciliated columnar epithelium with secretory cells provide nutrients Muscularis = circular and longitudinal smooth muscle - peristalsis helps move ovum down to the uterus Serosa= outer serous membrane
Uterus function
an organ the size and shape of an inverted pear tha functions in the transport of spermatozoa, menstruation, implantation of a fertilized ovum, development of a fetus during pregnancy, and labor
3 inches long by 2 in wide and 1 in thick
Anatomical subdivisions of uterus
fundus
body
cervix
Contains uterine cavity accessed by cervical canal (internal and external os)
what are cervical Mucus made of
A mixture of water, glycoproteins, lipids, enzymes, and inorganic salts produced by secretory cells of the cervix
Helps with Capacitation: causes sperm cell tail to beat more vigorously
What happens Cervical mucus is more think or thin
When thin, is more receptive to sperm
When thick, forms a cervical plug that physically impedes sperm penetration
Mucus supplements the energy needs of sperm
normal projection of uterus over the bladder
Anteflexion