GYNACOLOGIST Flashcards

1
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female reproductive system

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prov space for bybo to develop
prove spade for ovum to be fertilised

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2
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ovaries

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where ovums = stores
ova released by ovaries into fallopian tube (ovulation)

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Fallopian tube

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ovum released into Fallopian tube + travels to uterus
(fertilisartion occurs if ovum meets sperm in Fallopian tube)

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4
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uterus

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organs thick lining + muscular walls
- fertilised ovum implants itself in uterus lining where foetus develops
- unfertilised ovum dissolves and lining of wall is shed (menstruation)

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5
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cervix

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  • made up of strong muscles
  • allows flow of menstrual blood
  • directs sperm into uterus during sex
  • childbirth = expand to 10cm
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6
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vagina

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  • muscular, hollow tube extends from vulva to uterus
    FUNCTIONS:
    1. pathway for baby (birth canal)
    2. where penis inserted
    3. path for menstrual blood
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7
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vuvla

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located bw legs (external)
protects vaginal openings

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8
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ACH system

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medicare- referred by GP public
PBS- contraceptive pill/ IUD & marina
PHI- priv syst

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