Histology: Female GU

Question 1

What is the mesothelium of the ovarian cortex AKA?

Answer 1

Ovarian Cortex

Question 2

After puberty - oocyte surrounded by single layer of squamous cells (granulosa cells) embedded in ovarian stroma

Answer 2

Primary Follicle

Question 3

– Large antrum filled with
fluid (liquor folliculi)
– Ready to release oocyte
in response to LH surge
– Granulosa cells directly
around the oocyte =
corona radiata

Answer 3

Graafian Follicle

Question 4

What does the corpus luteum secrete?

Answer 4

Progesterone

Question 5

In the absence of fertilization the corpus luteum degenerates, decreases in size and form the ___________ which consists of dense connective tissue

Answer 5

Corpus albicans

Question 6

What are the 3 layers of the fallopian tube wall?

Answer 6

• Mucosa
• Muscularis
• Serosa

Question 7

Where are tubal cysts found?

Answer 7

In the serosa of the fallopian wall

Question 8

What are the 3 layers of the uterus?

Answer 8

• Endometrium
• Myometrium
• Serosa

Question 9

What is the endometrium mostly made of?

Answer 9

Glands

Question 10

What layers are found in the endometrium?

Answer 10

• Functionalis

- Basalis

Question 11

• Near the lumen of endometrium

- Hormonally responsive

Answer 11

Functionalis

Question 12

Produces new cells to replace endometrium that was shed during menstruation

Answer 12

Basalis

Question 13

• Lower part of uterus

* Bulges into vagina

Answer 13

Cervix

Question 14

What happens to the glands in the endometrium in the proliferative phase?

Answer 14

Glands grow larger and straighter

Question 15

What happens to the gland sou the endometrium in the secretory phase?

Answer 15

Glands tortuous – progesterone effect, mucoid secretions stored within the glands

Question 16

What cervix is made of simple columnar glands?

Answer 16

Endocervix

Question 17

What cervix is made of stratified squamous epithelium?

Answer 17

Ectocervix

Question 18

What is an area where both squamous and adenocarcinoma can arise?

Answer 18

Transitional Zone of the Cervix

Question 19

Milk produced by the secretory alveoli first drains into ______________ and then interlobular ducts to lactiferous sinus

Answer 19

Intralobular Ducts

Question 20

Milk produced by the secretory alveoli first drains into interlobular ducts and then interlobular ducts to _______________

Answer 20

Lactiferous Sinus

Question 21

What tissue is found abundantly in breast tissue?

Answer 21

Adipose

Question 22

What is the function of the myoepithelial cells of the breast?

Answer 22

Squeeze and push milk out of gland