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Lecture 27: Female Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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female reproductive system overview
1. produce eggs (__)
2. secrete female sex hormone (___)
3. receive sperm (__ ___)
4. protection for __/___

A
  1. ova
  2. estrogen
  3. internal fertilization
  4. embryo/fetus
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2
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ovaries produce what

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estrogen

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3
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ovaries are tethered by what

A

suspensory ligament

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4
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uterine tubes (fallopian tubes & oviducts)
1. function =
2. location of most successful ___
3. lined with ___

A
  1. carry egg/zygote from ovary to uterus
  2. fertilizations
  3. ciliated columnar epithelium
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5
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what are the 3 parts of the uterine tubes
1. ___ = conical expansion
2. ___ = intermediate portion of oviduct
3. ___ = uterine part of oviduct, uterine orifice

A

infundibulum
ampulla
isthmus

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6
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gap exists between ovary and oviduct
1. path for infections into/out of ___ cavity
2. risk of ectopic ___

A
  1. peritoneal
  2. pregnancy
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7
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what are the 3 layers of the uterus

A

endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium

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8
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endometrium in the uterus:
1. ___ layer
2. thickness varies throughout ___
3. location of ___

A
  1. inner
  2. menstrual cycle
  3. fetal development
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9
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myometrium in the uterus =

A

middle layer (smooth muscle)

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10
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perimetrium in the uterus =

A

outer layer (visceral peritoneum)

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11
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cervix = muscular neck at base of __

A

uterus

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12
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cervix is encircled by ___

A

cervical fornix

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13
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vaginal wall layers:
1. inner (mucosa): ___ ___ epithelium
2. middle (muscularis): ____ and ___ muscles
3. outer (fibrous): connection to other ___ organs

A
  1. stratified squamous
  2. longitudinal/circular
  3. pelvic
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14
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vaginal orifice located in ___ of the vulva

A

vestibule

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15
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orifice initially covered by thin membrane =

A

hymen

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16
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broad ligament 3 parts:
1. mesometrium: mesentery of the ___
2. mesosalpinx: mesentery of the ___
3. mesovarium: mesentery of the ___

A
  1. uterus
  2. uterine tubes
  3. ovaries
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17
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what binds uterus to anterior wall of pelvis

A

round ligament

18
Q

what ties ovary to pelvic wall

A

suspensory ligament of the ovary

19
Q

what binds ovary to uterine wall

A

ovarian ligament

20
Q

what is the adipose pad that overlies pubic symphysis

A

mons pubis

21
Q

labia majora aka ___
1. protects more delicate structures of __

A

lips
1. vulva

22
Q

what is medial to labia majora

A

labia minora

23
Q

homologue of penis

A

clitoris

24
Q

clitoris is hemotumescent meaning

A

erectile

25
Q

vestibular bulbs found in lateral walls of ___

A

vestibule

26
Q

vestibule of the vagina is

A

the shallow depression between the labia majora (lips)

27
Q

what prevents dehydration of vulva and lubricates vagina

A

vestibular glands

28
Q

female part of the prostate gland in males

A

paraurethral glands

29
Q

what is an episiotomy

A

a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues

30
Q

__ ligaments suspend breast mass from skin

A

cooper’s

31
Q

nipple = termination of ___ tissue mass at skin surface

A

glandular

32
Q

areola =

A

pigmented skin + sebaceous glands

33
Q

breast cancer =

A

abnormal cell growth (neoplasm) of breast tissue

34
Q

what is the 2nd most common cause of death in 35-55 y women

A

breast cancer

35
Q

breast cancer options

A

excision, mastectomy, chemotherapy

36
Q

cervical neoplasm (abnormal cell growth)
- can become __
- tied to __, sexual activity, std’s

A

cancerous
smoking

37
Q

human papillomavirus =

A

HPV

38
Q

HPV
- __ types, 40 are __
- __% infection rate in sexually active people

A

150+, STDs
50

39
Q

pap smear =

A

examination of cells taken from cervix

40
Q

uterine cancer
1. __ most common cancer in women
2. __ highest cause of death
3. most often associated with ___
4. options:

A
  1. 4th
  2. 8th
  3. menopause
  4. hysterectomy > chemotherapy
41
Q

ovarian cancer
1. __ most common cancer in women
2. __ highest incidence of death
3. options:

A
  1. 8th
  2. 5th
  3. surgery and chemotherapy

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