Internal Reproductive System

Question 1

Name the components of the reproductive system?

Answer 1

Uterus
2 ovaries ( ovarian ligaments )
Fallopian tubes (ampulla and isthmus, infundibulum, with fimbriae )
Urethra
Pubic Bone
Rectum

Question 2

Inner lining of uterus is called?

Answer 2

Endometrium

Question 3

3 sections of uterus are

Question 4

How long is the vagina?

Answer 4

10 cm, with ridges post and anterior
at the superior portion you will find fornix that meets with cervix

Question 5

Name the 3 layers of the vagina wall?

Answer 5

outer layer = fibrous adventitia
Mid layer= smooth muscle
Inner Layer = mucous membrane and transverse folds called rugae

Question 6

Define Hymen?

Answer 6

Thin membrane present at birth that can partially cover entrance to vagina ( can rupture with sports, penile intercourse’s and childbirth)

Question 7

Most predominant form of bacteria that is protective in vaginal flora is ?

Answer 7

Lactobacillus - secretes lactic acid that keeps PH around 4.5 and aids in self cleaning