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FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM (LEC) Flashcards

1
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produces new individuals and makes use of sex cells/gametes

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Sexual reproduction

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formed by testes and ovaries

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Gametes (sperm & egg)

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produces one cell (a zygote)with one set of
chromosomes from each parent

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Fertilization

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4
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Creates genetic variation

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Sexual reproduction

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5
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produce gametes & secrete sex hormones

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Gonads

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6
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study of female reproductive system

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Gynecology

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study of urinary & male reproductive system

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Urology

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produce eggs (oöcytes) & hormones

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Ovaries

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transport the eggs

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Uterine tubes

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10
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where fetal
development occurs

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Uterus

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birth canal

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Vagina

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constitute the vulva

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External genitalia

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13
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produce milk

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Mammary glands

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14
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Pair of organs, size of
unshelled almonds in
upper pelvic region

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The Ovary

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15
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Capsule of dense Connective tissue

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The Ovary

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16
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just deep to
capsule; contains follicles
with egg cells (oöcytes)

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Cortex

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17
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middle region
composed of connective
tissue, blood vessels &
lymphatics

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Medulla

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18
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peritoneal membrane
covering the ovary

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Germinal epithelium

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19
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Contain oöcytes (egg cells) in various stages of development

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Ovarian Follicles

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19
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Ovarian Follicles secrete _____ that function for
* Growth and repair of uterine lining
* Regulation of monthly female cycle
* Female sexual characteristics (women smooth muscle, curvy body, high pitched voice)
* Maintenance of bone and muscle

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estrogens

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20
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In Ovarian Follicles ______ releases an oöcyte
each month during ovulation

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Mature (Graafian) follicle

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21
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In Ovarian Follicles _______ develop
within follicles

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Oöcytes (egg cells)

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22
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In Ovarian Follicles ______ is a Single layer of squamous cells
around the oöcyte

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Primordial follicle

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22
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In Ovarian Follicles ______ have Layers of cuboidal granulosa
cells around the oöcyte
* Granulosa cells secrete
estrogens

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Primary follicle

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23
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In Ovarian Follicles ______ is where Antral cavity forms

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Secondary follicle

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24
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In Ovarian Follicles ______ is where Follicle mature ready to ovulate
oöcyte

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Graafian follicle

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24
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Follicle ruptures
releasing oöcyte

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Ovulation

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24
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After ovulation, empty follicle
becomes a _______

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Corpus Luteum

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24
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Corpus Luteum secretes _______ which completes the
preparation of uterine lining

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Progesterone

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24
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Corpus Luteum secretes _______ which work with progesterone

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Estrogens

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24
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Corpus Luteum secretes _______ which relaxes uterine muscles
and pubic symphysis

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Relaxin

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24
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Corpus Luteum secretes _______ which decreases secretion of
FSH and LH

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Inhibin

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24
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a white scar tissue left after the corpus luteum dies.

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Corpus albicans

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24
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In Oögenesis Germ cells from yolk sac migrate to ovary and become potential egg cells called _______

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oögonia

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24
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In _______ millions of oögonia produced by mitosis
but most of them degenerate (atresia)

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fetus

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24
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Some develop into immature egg cells called
________ during fetal development

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primary oöcytes

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24
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200,000 to __________ of primary oöcytes are present at birth then 40,000 remain at puberty but only ____ mature during a
woman’s reproductive life

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2 million and 400

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24
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Each month about __ primary oöcytes become
secondary oöcytes but usually only one survives to
be ovulated from Graffian follicle

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20

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24
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Egg forming cells (oöcytes) go through
two divisions

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Oögenesis

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24
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In Oögenesis it Starts with a 2n=46 1º/primary oöcyte that divides, resulting in two n=23 cells,
but one is a large 2º/secondary oöcyte and one is a small 1st polar body that may itself divide

_______ only occurs if
2º/secondary oöcyte is fertilized. Results in one large n=23 ovum (egg) and one small n=23 2nd polar body

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Second division

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24
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Oögenesis results in one large
________ (zygote) and possibly
three small polar bodies

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fertilized egg

24
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Narrow, 4 inch tube
that extends from the
ovary to uterus

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Uterine or Fallopian Tubes

24
Q

In Uterine or Fallopian Tubes _______ is open,
funnel-shaped portion
near the ovary

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Infundibulum

24
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In Uterine or Fallopian Tubes ____ are moving
finger-like processes

24
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In Uterine or Fallopian Tubes _____ is central
region of tube

24
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In Uterine or Fallopian Tubes ______ is the narrowest portion that joins the uterus

24
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events occurring in the uterine tube
______ sweep oöcyte into tube

24
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events occurring in the uterine tube
_____ and peristalsis move oöcyte along

24
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events occurring in the uterine tube
_____ reaches oöcyte in ampulla

24
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occurs within 24 hours after ovulation

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Fertilization

24
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reaches uterus about 7 days after ovulation

24
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Site of menstruation
& development of fetus

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the uterus is _____ inches long by 2 inches. Wide and 1 inches thick

24
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Subdivided into fundus,
body & cervix

24
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In the Uterus
Simple columnar epithelium
– Stroma of connective tissue
and endometrial glands

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Endometrium

24
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In the Uterus the Endometrium has _____ that sheds during menstruation

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Functional layer

24
Q

In the Uterus the Endometrium has _____ that Replaces functional layer
each month

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Basal layer

24
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In the Uterus the ______ has 3 layers of smooth muscle

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Myometrium

24
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In the Uterus the ______ has a Visceral peritoneum

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Perimetrium

24
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Changes in the Endometrium
Stage 1: Day 1-5

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menstruation

24
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Changes in the Endometrium
Stage 2: Day 5-13

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pre-ovulatory stage

24
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Changes in the Endometrium
Stage 3: Day 14

25
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Changes in the Endometrium
Stage 4: Day 15-28

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post-ovulatory stage

25
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Blood Supply to the Uterus

________ branch as arcuate arteries and radial
arteries that supply the myometrium

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Uterine arteries

26
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Blood Supply to the Uterus

____ & ____ branches penetrate to the endometrium
– their constriction due to hormonal changes starts menstrual cycle
– Degeneration and regeneration of spiral arteries causes the
functionalis to shed during menstruation

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Straight & spiral branches

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Blood Supply to the Uterus

______ supply the stratum functionalis and is responsible for bloody menstruation

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spiral arteries

27
Q

Female organ of copulation

27
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Passageway for birth, menstrual flow and intercourse

28
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– 4 inch long fibromuscular organ ending at cervix
– Lies between urinary bladder and rectum
– Orifice partially closed with membrane (hymen)

28
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pudendum

28
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Lies external to the vagina and includes the mons
pubis, labia, clitoris, and vestibular structures

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External Genitalia: Vulva (Pudendum)

28
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in External Genitalia: Vulva (Pudendum)

the _____ is a round, fatty area overlying the pubic
symphysis

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Mons pubis

28
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in External Genitalia: Vulva (Pudendum)

the _____ is a elongated, hair-covered, fatty skin folds homologous to the male scrotum

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Labia majora

29
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in External Genitalia: Vulva (Pudendum)

the _____ is a hair-free skin folds lying within the labia majora; homologous to the ventral penis

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Labia minora

29
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in External Genitalia: Vulva (Pudendum)

the _____ is a
– Pea-size glands flanking the vagina
– Homologous to the bulbourethral glands
– Keep the vestibule moist and lubricated

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Greater vestibular glands

29
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in External Genitalia: Vulva (Pudendum)

the _____ (homologous to the penis) is a
– Erectile tissue hooded by the prepuce
– The exposed portion is called the glans

30
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in External Genitalia: Vulva (Pudendum)

the _____ is a
– Diamond-shaped region between the pubic arch
and coccyx
– Bordered by the ischial tuberosities laterally

30
Q

Modified sweat glands that produce milk (lactation)

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Mammary Glands

30
Q

Amount of adipose tissue determines ______

A

size of breast

31
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Milk-secreting mammary glands alveoli open by ______ at the nipple

A

lactiferous ducts

32
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pigmented area around nipple

32
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suspend breast from deep fascia of pectoral muscles

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Suspensory (Cooper’s) ligaments

32
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Milk production and secretion

develop the ducts system in the breasts

33
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Milk production and secretion

develop the milk-secreting glands
which are called alveoli

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Progesterone

33
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Milk production and secretion

stimulate milk synthesis in the alveoli

33
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Milk production and secretion

stimulate milk ejection from the alveoli

34
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Milk ejection (release from glands)

stimulates the hypothalamus to
produce oxytocin

34
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Milk ejection (release from glands)

____ secreted from the posterior pituitary

34
Q

Milk ejection (release from glands)

_____ causes smooth muscles around alveoli to contract and squeeze milk into lactiferous
ducts, lactiferous sinuses and into the nipple

34
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Operated by positive feedback

A

Milk ejection (release from glands)

35
Q

capsule of connective tissue deep to the germ epithelium

A

Tunica albuginea

36
Q

has many layers of granulosa cells, secrete more estrogen

A

Mature oocytes

37
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  1. Zona pellucida
  2. Corona radiata
  3. Vitelline membrane
  4. Ooplasm
  5. Germinal vesicle
  6. Germinal spots
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Ovum structure

38
Q

when _____ of ovarian follicles happens it enlarges, increase in layers, increase in anthrum

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Maturation

39
Q

Oogonia is more _____ in fetal life than adult because there is no hormonal stimulation

40
Q

Spermatids and spermatozoans have haploid number of _______ because the 23 from sperms is added with the 23 from egg cells

A

chromosomes

41
Q

Oogenesis is done in _____ unlike spermatogenesis

42
Q

Only 1 oocyte is produced by women per ____

43
Q

During intercourse, only 1000 sperm passes vagina, only _____ to ____ reach the ovum

A

300 to 400

43
Q

layer of myometrium that is being shed during menstruation, the fleshy one

A

Stratum functionalis

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