female reproductive system

Question 1

what are the female reproductive organs and accessory organs

Answer 1

organs = ovaries

accessory organs = uterine tubes, uterus and vagina

Question 2

name the 3 layers of the uterus wall

Answer 2

perimetrium, myometrium and endometrium

Question 3

describe the 5 steps of fertilisation/menstration

Answer 3

• ovum develops in ovaries
• 1 ovum released every menstrual cycle from ovary to peritoneal cavity
• ovum is gathered by fimbriae into infundibulum of uterine tube
• moved along uterine tube by cilia
• if fertilised attaches to endometrium, if not menstruation occurs and ovum/endometrium is expelled by contractions of the myometrium

Question 4

state where fertilisation and implantation normally occur

Answer 4

fertilisation normally occurs in ampulla, implantation in body of uterus(endometrium)

Question 5

explain what is meant by an ectopic pregnancy

Answer 5

when a fertilised ovum implants itself out with the uterine cavity, either in the uterine tube or abdominal cavity. potentially very dangerous

Question 6

explain how sterilisation of a female is achieved

Answer 6

tubal ligation, both uterine tubes are clipped, cut or cautherised to block the lumen so no ovum can pass