Lecture 27: Female Reproductive System Flashcards
female reproductive system overview
1. produce eggs (__)
2. secrete female sex hormone (___)
3. receive sperm (__ ___)
4. protection for __/___
- ova
- estrogen
- internal fertilization
- embryo/fetus
ovaries produce what
estrogen
ovaries are tethered by what
suspensory ligament
uterine tubes (fallopian tubes & oviducts)
1. function =
2. location of most successful ___
3. lined with ___
- carry egg/zygote from ovary to uterus
- fertilizations
- ciliated columnar epithelium
what are the 3 parts of the uterine tubes
1. ___ = conical expansion
2. ___ = intermediate portion of oviduct
3. ___ = uterine part of oviduct, uterine orifice
infundibulum
ampulla
isthmus
gap exists between ovary and oviduct
1. path for infections into/out of ___ cavity
2. risk of ectopic ___
- peritoneal
- pregnancy
what are the 3 layers of the uterus
endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium
endometrium in the uterus:
1. ___ layer
2. thickness varies throughout ___
3. location of ___
- inner
- menstrual cycle
- fetal development
myometrium in the uterus =
middle layer (smooth muscle)
perimetrium in the uterus =
outer layer (visceral peritoneum)
cervix = muscular neck at base of __
uterus
cervix is encircled by ___
cervical fornix
vaginal wall layers:
1. inner (mucosa): ___ ___ epithelium
2. middle (muscularis): ____ and ___ muscles
3. outer (fibrous): connection to other ___ organs
- stratified squamous
- longitudinal/circular
- pelvic
vaginal orifice located in ___ of the vulva
vestibule
orifice initially covered by thin membrane =
hymen
broad ligament 3 parts:
1. mesometrium: mesentery of the ___
2. mesosalpinx: mesentery of the ___
3. mesovarium: mesentery of the ___
- uterus
- uterine tubes
- ovaries
what binds uterus to anterior wall of pelvis
round ligament
what ties ovary to pelvic wall
suspensory ligament of the ovary
what binds ovary to uterine wall
ovarian ligament
what is the adipose pad that overlies pubic symphysis
mons pubis
labia majora aka ___
1. protects more delicate structures of __
lips
1. vulva
what is medial to labia majora
labia minora
homologue of penis
clitoris
clitoris is hemotumescent meaning
erectile
vestibular bulbs found in lateral walls of ___
vestibule
vestibule of the vagina is
the shallow depression between the labia majora (lips)
what prevents dehydration of vulva and lubricates vagina
vestibular glands
female part of the prostate gland in males
paraurethral glands
what is an episiotomy
a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues
__ ligaments suspend breast mass from skin
cooper’s
nipple = termination of ___ tissue mass at skin surface
glandular
areola =
pigmented skin + sebaceous glands
breast cancer =
abnormal cell growth (neoplasm) of breast tissue
what is the 2nd most common cause of death in 35-55 y women
breast cancer
breast cancer options
excision, mastectomy, chemotherapy
cervical neoplasm (abnormal cell growth)
- can become __
- tied to __, sexual activity, std’s
cancerous
smoking
human papillomavirus =
HPV
HPV
- __ types, 40 are __
- __% infection rate in sexually active people
150+, STDs
50
pap smear =
examination of cells taken from cervix
uterine cancer
1. __ most common cancer in women
2. __ highest cause of death
3. most often associated with ___
4. options:
- 4th
- 8th
- menopause
- hysterectomy > chemotherapy
ovarian cancer
1. __ most common cancer in women
2. __ highest incidence of death
3. options:
- 8th
- 5th
- surgery and chemotherapy
