female reproductive system (urogenital) Flashcards
what does the female reproductive system contain?
ovaries
oviduct
uterus
vagina
vulva
what are the female gonads called?
ovaries
why are the surface of the ovaries irregular in most species?
because of the follicles and corpora lutea that protrude from the surface
what suspends the most components of the female reproductive system?
broad ligament
what is a section of the broad ligament that suspends the ovaries?
mesoovarium
in what species do the follicles and corpora lutea suspend out?
bovine
porcine
what species do the follicles and corpora lutea don’t extend out?
equid
the ovarian paranchyma is surrounded by a tough connective tissue called
tunica albuginea
what are the stages of development that follicles go through?
primordial follicle
primary follicle
secondary follicle
mature follicle
Process by which the oocyte is
released from a mature follicle
ovulation
structure found in the ovary after ovulation
corpus luteum
not all follicles mature to release the ova and some of them regress to form ___________
atretic follicles
what is the main function of the uterine tubes?
capture the ova (free end) released by the ovary and pass it on towards the uterus (uterine end)
where does fertilization occur?
uterine tubes
Finger like projections at the free end of the oviduct
fimbriae
free end of the uterine tube that captures the ova is shaped like a funnel and endowed with fimbriae
infundibulum
the free end that continues as a long tube and and connects to the uterine horn are divided into what two parts? i
ampulla
isthmus
what joins the tip of the uterine horn?
isthmus
uterine tubes are supported by a segment of the broad ligament called _________
mesosalphinx
what type of uterus do most domestic species have?
bi-cornuate
the inside of the uterus especially in cows
caruncles
what is thick walled and presents a sphincter for entry into the vagina
cervix
the lumen of the cervix is referred to as the cervical canal and presents what two openings?
internal os (towards body of uterus)
external os (towards vagina)
uterus is supported by a segment of the broad ligament called __________
mesometrium
section of the reproductive tract from the cervix to the entrance of the urethra
vagina
the urethral orifice to the external genitalia
vestibule
The vulvar opening is bounded by what two lips?
labia
dorsal and ventral commissures
