Internal Female Genitalia Flashcards
1
Q
Endometrium stratum fuctionalis function during the proliferative phase
A
increased vascularity
2
Q
Endometrium stratum fuctionalis function during the secretory phase
A
decreased blood flow to the endometrial layer
ischemia- necrosis of the endometrial tissue and then
endometrial bleeding (starts the proliferative phase all over).
3
Q
Cervix sub-epithelial stroma
A
contains glands that secrete mucus
4
Q
Function of the ovaries
A
manufacture the steroid hormones estrogen and progesterone