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lecture 36 Flashcards

1
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function of the female reproductive system?

A

to produce oocytes
transport ova and spermatozoa to site for fertilisation
provides a site for the developing embryo and foetus to grow - protection, nourishment
delivery of foetus

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2
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where is the female perineum?

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region inferior to the pelvic floor and between upper region of the thighs

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3
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what is the urogenital triangle?

A

external genitalia vulva

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4
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where is the mons pubis?

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in front of the pubic symphysis

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5
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what does labia?

A

lips

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6
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what is the major labia?

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larger and more lateral

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7
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what is the minor labia?

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smaller than major and more medial

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8
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what is the space between labia?

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vestibule

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9
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where does pubic hair grow?

A

mons pubis

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10
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deep to the labia is where you find?

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vestibular glands

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11
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what are the vestibular glands?

A

lubricate the vaginal orifice

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12
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what is the labia minora?

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it spreads around the vagina and the urethral openings

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13
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what is the clitoris?

A

complex erectile organ

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14
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what are the parts of the clitoris?

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glans
body
crura x 2
bulbs x 2

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15
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clitoris development is…?

A

homologous to the penis

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16
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most lateral portion of uterine tube?

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infundibulum - a funnel shaped with finger like projections called fimbriae

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17
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mid portion of the uterine tube?

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ampulla - dilate area where fertilisation occurs

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18
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most medial portion of the uterine tube?

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isthmus - means “narrow passage”

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19
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parts of the uterus?

A

cervix

body

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20
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what are the layers of the uterus? outer to inner

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perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium

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21
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what is the layer that sheds during menstrual cycle?

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endometrium

22
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what is the endometrium made up of?

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columnar epithelium
uterine glands
arteries

23
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what is the perimetrium made up of?

A

connective tissue

24
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what is the myometrium made up of?

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smooth muscle

25
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cervical canal provides passage where?

A

between uterine cavity and vagina

26
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what does the cervix regulate?

A

sperm transport

27
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what does the cervix produce?

A

cervical mucus

28
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what is the vagina?

A

fibromuscular, distensible female copulatory organ

29
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the vagina also functions as?

A

part of the birth canal

30
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where is the vagina?

A

lies between the urinary bladder and rectum

31
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where does the vagina extend to?

A

perineum to the cervix

32
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blood supply to female reproductive system branches off?

A

the abdominal aorta and internal iliac arteries

33
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what supplies the ovaries blood?

A

ovarian arteries

34
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what supplies blood to the uterus?

A

uterine artery

35
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what supplies the vagina blood?

A

vaginal artery

36
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the uterine arteries branch to form?

A

arcuate arteries which branch to form radial artery

37
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what do the straight arteries supply?

A

the basal aspect of the endometrium

38
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bilateral structures of the ovary?

A

lateral and posterior to the uterus

lateral portion of the true pelvic cavity

39
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what is the ovary the site of?

A

oogenesis and hormone production

40
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what do oocytes develop within?

A

follicles

41
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what is the outer cortex of the ovary?

A

follicles

42
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what do you find in the inner medulla of the ovary?

A

connective tissue
blood/lymphatic vessels
nerves

43
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what does the corpus lutem produce?

A

progesterone

44
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what are the ligaments that the peritoneum folds over to create?

A

mesometrium
mesosalpinx
mesovarium

44
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what are the ligaments that the peritoneum folds over to create?

A

mesometrium
mesosalpinx
mesovarium

45
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what are the main ligaments? (4)

A

broad ligament
ovarian ligament
suspensory ligament
round ligament

46
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what is the rectouterine pouch?

A

continuous fold of broad ligament over posteriorly located rectum

47
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vesicouterine pouch?

A

continuous fold of broad ligament over anteriorly located bladder

48
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function of breasts?

A

function to nourish infants

49
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where do the breasts lie?

A

on pectorals major muscles

50
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what stimulates development of breast tissue?

A

estradiol and progesterone

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