Internal female and male reproductive organs Flashcards
Pelvic brim is marked by the
sacral promotory and pubic crest
What do fallopian tubes do?
catch ovulated egg
serves as site of fertilization
provides nourishment for developing zygote
Regions of the fallopian tube (5)
fimbria infundibulum ampulla isthmus intramural
Where is the normal site of fertilization?
ampulla
Salpingitis
infection and inflammation of fallopian tubes
Salpingitis increases the risk of… and there are over …. cases in the U.S. each year.
ectopic pregnancy
one million
Uterus divided into regions (4)
fundus
body
isthmus
cervix
Three types of endometriosis?
retrograde
metaplastic
hematogenous
What stabilizes the uterus?
broad ligament
What are the components of the broad ligament?
transverse cervical
round ligaments of the uterus
proper ligaments of the ovary
uterine tubes
Vaginal lubrication during sexual activity comes from three sources…
plasma transudate
cervical mucus glands
Bartholin’s and Skene’s glands
The uterus receives blood from the ….
ovarian and vaginal arteries
The uterus also receives blood from the
paired uterine arteries
Retropubic space
is extraperitoneal space to allow for upward bladder expansion
Vesicouterine pouch
peritoneal space between the bladder and uterus
Rectouterine pouch (of Douglas)
peritoneal space behind the uterine and vaginal junction
Most dependent portion of the female pelvic cavity?
rectouterine pouch
Most dependent portion of the male pelvic cavity?
rectovesical pouch
sperm maturation takes place where?
head and body
Sperm gain the ability to swim if…
removed from the epidiymal lumenal fluid
Functions of the epididymis?
sperm maturation
sperm storage
sperm disposal
Seminal vesicle secretes
fructose
prostaglandins
semiogleins responsible for semen coagulation
The periurethral zone is the site of …
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Peripheral/external/main zone is the site of …
prostatic cancer
Prostate secretions?
prostatic acid phosphatase
prostate specific antigen
fibrinolysin
What is prostate specific antigen and fibrinolysin responsible for?
liquefaction of semen
Benign prostatic hypertrophy from the
periurethral zone
The second most frequent cause of death in males?
prostatic adenocarcinoma
Where is prostatic adenocarcinoma?
peripheral zone
Prostate-specific antigen is a marker for…
monitoring potential metastases
