female reproductive system two

Question 1

paired tubes that attach to the uterus
- close to but not attached to the ovary
at the ends of each tube there are fimbriae

Answer 1

uterine (fallopian) tubes

Question 2

what is the function of the uterine tubes?

Answer 2

to pick up secondary oocyte and transport it to the uterus
site for fertilization of the secondary oocyte

Question 3

help guide oocyte into uterine tube

Answer 3

fimbriae

Question 4

what is the function of the uterus?

Answer 4

site for implantation and development of the fertilized oocyte (soon to become an embryo and fetus)

Question 5

what happens when a fertilized oocyte doesn’t implant?

Answer 5

the uterus becomes the site of menstruation

Question 6

shedding part of the uterine wall

Answer 6

menstruation

Question 7

single, pear-shaped organ, in pelvic cavity
- cervix

Answer 7

gross anatomy of uterus

Question 8

the inferior, constricted part of the uterus
- projects into vagina

Answer 8

cervix

Question 9

what are the three layers of microscopic anatomy in the uterus?

Answer 9

perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium

Question 10

outermost layer
visceral peritoneum and areolar connective tissue

Answer 10

perimetrium

Question 11

middle layer
thickest layer
3 layers of smooth muscle

Answer 11

myometrium

Question 12

innermost layer
highly vascular
columnar epithelium and connective tissue
fertilized oocyte implants here
subdivided into layers

Answer 12

endometrium

Question 13

what two layers is the endometrium subdivided into?

Answer 13

basal layer and functional layer

Question 14

deeper layer adjacent to the myometrium
permanent layer

Answer 14

basal layer

Question 15

it will grow and develop during the ovarian cycle (in response to estrogen and progesterone)
if a fertilized oocyte doesn’t implant, this layer is shed during menstruation (due to dropping progesterone levels)

Answer 15

functional layer

Question 16

muscular tube that opens to the outside
lies behind bladder and in front of rectum

Answer 16

vagina

Question 17

what is the function of the vagina?

Answer 17

copulatory organ of the female
passageway for menstruation and/or baby

Question 18

fatty, rounded area covered with pubic hair

Answer 18

mons pubis

Question 19

two elongated skin folds between legs, covered with pubic hair

Answer 19

labia majora

Question 20

what is the labia majora homologous to?

Answer 20

scrotum

Question 21

thin, hairless folds

Answer 21

labia minora

Question 22

what sits between the labia minora?

Answer 22

urethral orifice, vaginal orifice, openings for the greater vestibular glands

Question 23

what are the greater vestibular glands homologous to?

Answer 23

bulbourethral glands

Question 24

what is the function of the greater vestibular glands?

Answer 24

to secrete mucus as a lubricant

Question 25

anterior to urethra orifice
contains two columns of erectile tissue (corpus cavernosa)
the third erectile tissue surrounds the opening of the vagina

Answer 25

clitoris

Question 26

what is the clitoris homologous to?

Answer 26

glans of the penis

Question 27

apocrine glands
each has glandular tissue, adipose tissue, and “ligaments” to connect it to the thoracic wall

Answer 27

mammary glands

Question 28

what is the function of the mammary glands?

Answer 28

to produce milk for baby

Question 29

breastmilk production

Answer 29

lactation

Question 30

stimulates breastmilk production

Answer 30

prolactin

Question 31

stimulates breastmilk release (in response to stimulus - baby suckling/crying)

Answer 31

oxytocin