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Lecture 18 Flashcards

1
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What are the main functions of the female reproductive organ?

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  1. Produce an ovum 2. Facilitate sperm transport to site of fertilisation 3. Provide sanctuary and nourishment for developing embryo 4. Provide passage for birth 5. Provide nourishment for the young- occurs from mammary glands
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What is the main difference is position between the female gonads and the male gonads?

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Female gonads remain within the body cavity

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What is the name for the outside area of ovary?

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Cortex

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What is the name for the inside area or the ovary?

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Medulla

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What is the name for the outside layer of the ovum that protects against multiple sperm penetration?

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Corona radiata

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What is the name of the structure that remains after the ovum leaves the ovary and what is its function?

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Corpus luteum. It signals to the rest of the reproductive tract that ovulation takes place and hence that it should be ready to receive it.

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What is the name of hormone that induces ovulation? What are the two ways ovulation can be induced?

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Leuteinising hormone. Can be spontaneous or can be induced by fucking

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Provide a basic overview of the steps that are involved in folliculogenesis:

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  1. Primordial follicles (single oocyte w/ layer of follicle cells, arrested in meiosis one since birth) 2. Follicular growth. Increase in the oocyte mass and layers of follicle mass 3. Zona pellucida established 4. Antral/ graafian follicles protrude from the surface of the ovary
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What are the three main areas of the uterine tube?

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  1. Infundibulum- has fimbriae on the end of it 2. Body- ampullae 3.Isthmus- where it connects to the uterus
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What is the main function of the uterus and briefly explain its structure?

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House the developing embryo and provide nourishment for it.

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What is the function of the cervix?

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Connects the uterus to the vagina. Has very thick muscular walls and a cervical canal that runs through it s

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What is meant by the endometrium?

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Refers to the lining of the uterus

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What are the boundaries of the vagina and what is its function?

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Extends from the uterus to the urethral orifice. Cervix protrudes anteriorly into the vagina (fornix). Acts as a birth canal and also receives the dick in sex.

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What are the boundaries of the vestibule and how does it differ in structure from the vagina?

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Extends from the urethral orifice to the labia of the vulva. It contains glands for mucous and pheromone production and lubrication during sex

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15
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Where is the vulva located?

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External genitalia

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What is the function of the broad ligament?

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Suspend the ovaries, the uterine tubes and the uterus

17
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What is the name of the portion of the broad ligament that houses the ovaries?

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Mesovarium

18
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What is the portion of the broad ligament that houses the uterine horn?

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Mesoalpynx

19
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What is the name of the broad ligament from the round ligament of the uterine horn to the inguinal ring?

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Mesometrium

20
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How is the human uterus different from other species?

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The two uterine horns fuse to form a very distinct uterine body.

21
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What is the homologous structure of the glans penis in the female?

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Clittoris

22
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Name the artery that supplies the ovary:

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Ovarian artery, branch of aorta

23
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What artery supplies the uterus?

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The uterine artery

24
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Name the structures shown on the schematic diagram below:

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  1. fimbria
  2. suspensory ligament
  3. ovarian ligament
  4. round ligament
  5. mesovarium
  6. mesoalpinx
  7. mesometrium
  8. broad ligament
  9. uterine artery and vein
  10. ureter
  11. uterosacral ligament
25
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Name the following structures below:

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  1. Right uterine horn
  2. Ovary
  3. Bladder
  4. Lateral vesicular ligament
  5. ureter
  6. urethra
  7. body of uterus
  8. broad ligament of mesometrium
  9. oviduct/uterine tube
  10. fimbriae
  11. cervix
  12. vagina
  13. clittoris
  14. vestibule of the vagina .
  15. anus
26
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Name the following structures in the diagram below:

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  1. labium
  2. clitoris
  3. vulva
  4. vestibule
  5. vagina
  6. vaginal fornix
  7. uterus
  8. uterine tube
  9. ovary
  10. uterine tube
  11. urinary bladder
  12. uterine body
  13. cervix
  14. cervical canal
  15. external urethral orifice

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