Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Ovary - Cortex

Answer 1

the outer portion of the ovary. The ovarian follicles are located within the ovarian cortex

Question 2

Ovary - Medulla

Answer 2

a highly vascular stroma in the center of the ovary. It forms from embryonic mesenchyme and contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves.

Question 3

Ovary - Hilum

Answer 3

site where the broad ligament contacts the ovary and is the entry point for blood vessels. The hilus is composed of fibroconnective tissue and has two components: hilar cells and the rete ovarii.

Question 4

Ovary (histo) - Primary follicle

Answer 4

Question 5

Ovary (histo) - Secondary follicle

white circle in middle is primary oocyte

Answer 5

Where is the primary oocyte?

Question 6

Ovary (histo) - Vesicular follicle

antrum located at line on upper left corner

mature follicle but same as vesicular follicle?

Answer 6

antrum?

Question 7

Ovary (histo) - corpus luteum

Answer 7

Question 8

Ovary (histo) - tunica albuginea

Answer 8

Answer 9

Which structures of the ovary release which hormones?

Question 10

Suspensory ligament

Answer 10

one continuous tissue that connects the ovary to the wall of the pelvis

Question 11

Ovarian ligament

Answer 11

a fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus

Question 12

Uterine tube - Fimbriae

Answer 12

small, fingerlike projections at the end of the fallopian tubes, through which eggs move from the ovaries to the uterus. The fimbriae are connected to the ovary.

Question 13

Uterine tube - Infundibulum

Answer 13

beginning of the uterine tube, just after the abdominal ostium of uterine tube, and is in relation to the free border and medial surface of the ovary.

Question 14

Uterine tube - Ampulla

Answer 14

widest section of the uterine tubes. Fertilization usually occurs here

Question 15

Uterine tube - Isthmus

Answer 15

narrow section of the uterine tubes connecting the ampulla to the uterine cavity.

Question 16

The mucosa is lined by a ciliated columnar epithelium with secretory cells, and is folded out into the lumen so that an ovum in the lumen will always be close to the cilia for transport to the uterus

Answer 16

What tissue type lines the lumen of the uterine tube?

Question 17

Vesicouterine pouch

Answer 17

close to the anterior fornix of the vagina. It is formed from the peritoneum over the rectum and bladder, covering the intestinal surface and fundus of the uterus onto its vesical surface.

Question 18

Rectal-uterine pouch

Answer 18

an extension of peritoneum between the posterior wall of uterus and the rectum in females. It is the most dependent part of the peritoneal cavity and is analogous to the rectovesical pouch in males.

Question 19

Uterus - Fundus

Answer 19

the top portion, opposite from the cervix

Question 20

Uterus - Body

Answer 20

above the isthmus is termed the body, and that below, the cervix

Question 21

Uterus - Perimetrium (visceral peritoneum)

Answer 21

the outer serosa layer of the uterus, equivalent to peritoneum. It is embrionically derived from visceral peritoneum. The perimetrium consists of superficial mesothelium, and a thin layer of loose connective tissue beneath it.

Question 22

Uterus - Myometrium

Answer 22

smooth muscle tissue of uterus

Question 23

Uterus - Endometrium

Answer 23

the mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

Question 24

Uterus (histo) - proliferative phase

Answer 24

Question 25

Uterus (histo) - secretory phase

Answer 25

Question 26

Uterus (histo)

Answer 26

know labeling and identify two different layers of endometrium

Question 27

Cervix - internal os

Answer 27

The opening into the uterus

Question 28

Cervix - cervical canal

Answer 28

the narrow passage which runs through the cervix, which is what connects the vagina to the uterus. It is the lowermost part of the uterus and is consists of strong muscles.

Question 29

Cervix - external os

Answer 29

the opening of the uterine cervix into the vagina.

Question 30

Vagina - rugae

Answer 30

structures of the vagina that are transverse ridges formed out of the supporting tissues and vaginal epithelium in females.

Question 31

Vagina - mucosa

Answer 31

Mucosal membrane, lining the vaginal lumen including a stratified squamous epithelium.

Question 32

Vagina - muscularis

Answer 32

two indistinct smooth muscle layers, an outer longitudinal layer and an inner circular one

Question 33

Vagina - adventitia

Answer 33

inner layer of dense connective tissue with numerous elastic fibers and outer layer of loose connective tissue with blood and lymphatic vessels, nerves and nerve sensory endings.

Question 34

Mons pubis

Answer 34

the rounded mass of fatty tissue lying over the joint of the pubic bones, in women typically more prominent and also called the mons Veneris.

Question 35

Vulva (external genitalia) - labia majora

Answer 35

a pair of rounded folds of skin and adipose that are part of the external female genitalia. Their function is to cover and protect the inner, more delicate and sensitive structures of the vulva

Question 36

Vulva - labia minora

Answer 36

a pair of thin cutaneous folds that form part of the vulva, or external female genitalia. They function as protective structures that surround the clitoris, urinary orifice, and vaginal orifice

Question 37

Vulva - vestibule

Answer 37

a part of the vulva between the labia minora into which the urinary meatus (urethral opening) and the vaginal opening open

Question 38

Vulva - clitoris

Answer 38

a small, sensitive, erectile part of the female genitals at the anterior end of the vulva.

Question 39

Vulva - external urethral orifice

Answer 39

the external opening of the urethra, from which urine is ejected during urination

Question 40

Vulva - external vaginal orifice

Answer 40

opening of the vaginal canal