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lecture 36 - female reproductive system 1 Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 functions of the female reproductive system?

A

Produce oocytes, transport ova and spermatozoa to the appropriate site for fertilisation, provide protection and nourishment for developing embryo/foetus, deliver foetus

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What is the location of 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 contained within the female urogenital triangle?

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External genitalia - vulva

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4
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Where is the mons female pubis located?

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In front of the pubic symphysis

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What are the 3 parts of the labia?

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Labia majora, labia minora, vestibule

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6
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What is the more lateral and larger part of the labia?

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Labia majora

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7
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What is the smaller and more medial part of the labia?

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Labia minora

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8
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What is the space between the labia?

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The vestibule

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9
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Where are the female vestibular glands located?

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Deep to the labia

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10
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What is the function of the female vestibular glands?

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Lubricate the vaginal orifice

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What is the visible/external part of the clitoris?

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The glans clitoris

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12
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What is the fold of skin that covers the glans clitoris?

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The prepuce

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13
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What is the name for the opening of the urethra?

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Meatus

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14
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What are the components of the clitoris?

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Glans, body, 2 crura, 2 bulbs

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What are the 3 parts of the uterine tube?

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Infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus

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16
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What is the most lateral portion of the uterine tube?

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Infundibulum

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17
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What is the mid portion of the uterine tube?

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Ampulla

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18
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What is the most medial portion of the uterine tube?

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The isthmus

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19
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Where are the fimbriae of the uterine tube found?

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The most lateral portion - infundibulum

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What is the fucntion of the fimbriae of the uterine tube?

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Hover over ovary and help to take up the oocytes when it is released

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21
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Where does fertilisation typically occur in the female reproductive system?

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The ampulla of the uterine tube

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22
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What is the narrowest and medial part of the uterine tube?

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The isthmus

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23
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What are the 3 layers of the uterus (outer to inner)?

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Perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium,

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24
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What is the outer layer of the uterus?

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The perimetrium

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25
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What is the perimetrium made up of?

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Connective tissue

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26
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What is the myometrium made up of?

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Smooth muscle

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27
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What is the middle layer of the uterus?

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The myometrium

28
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What is the inner layer of the uterus?

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Endometrium

29
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What is the endometrium made up of?

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Columnar epithelium, uterine glands, and arteries

30
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What is the layer of the uterus that forms and shed during the menstrual cycle?

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The endometrium

31
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What are the 3 components of the cervix?

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External os, cervical canal, external os

32
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What is produced by the cervix?

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cervical mucus

33
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What is the function of the cervix in terms of reproduction?

A

Regulates sperm transport

34
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What is the female copulatory organ?

A

Vagina

35
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What is the nature of the structure of the vagina?

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Fibromuscular, distensible

36
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Where does the vagina extend from?

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The perineum to the cervix

37
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What is the artery that supplies the ovaries?

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Ovarian arteries

38
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What is the artery that supplies the uterus?

A

Uterine artery - becomes spiral arteries

39
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What is the artery that supplies the vagina?

A

Vaginal artery

40
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What is the source of the ovarian arteries?

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branches from the abdominal aorta

41
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What is the source of the uterine artery?

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Branches from the internal iliac artery

42
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What is the source of the vaginal artery?

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branches from the internal iliac artery

43
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Which female reproductive arteries are often anastomose/connect when branching from the internal iliac artery?

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The vaginal and uterine arteries

44
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What is the function of spiral arteries in the uterine wall?

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Important in placenta formation, and are the main source of blood loss during menstruation

45
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What is the location of the ovaries?

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Lateral and posterior to the uterus. The lateral portion in the true pelvic cavity

46
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What are the 2 parts of the ovaries?

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Cortex (outer), inner (medulla)

47
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What part of the ovaries contains the follicles?

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The outer cortex

48
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What part of the ovaries containers the connective tissue, blood/lymphatic vessels and nerves?

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The inner medulla

49
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What are the 2 functions of the ovaries?

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Oogenesis and hormone production

50
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What are the 4 ligaments of the female reproductive system?

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Broad, ovarian, suspensory, round ligaments

51
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What is the broad ligament made up of?

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The peritoneum that folds and presses over the ovaries, uterine tubes and uterus to create ligaments

52
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What are the 3 parts of the broad ligament?

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Mesometrium, mesosalpinx, mesovarium

53
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Where does the mesometrium sit?

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Extends laterally over the surface of the uterus

54
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Where does the mesosalpinx sit?

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Drapes over the uterine tubes

55
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Where does the mesovarium sit?

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Attaches the anterior part of the ovaries to the posterior of the broad ligament

56
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What are the 2 pouches formed by the broad ligament, made up of viscous peritoneum?

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Vesicouterine pouch and rectouterine pouch

57
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What is the name for the pouch formed by the broad ligament that sits between the bladder and the uterus?

A

The vesicouterine pouch

58
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What is the name for the pouch formed by the broad ligament that sits between the rectum and uterus?

A

Rectouterine pouch

59
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What is the function of the breasts/mammary glands?

A

To nourish infants

60
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What muscles do the breasts/mammary glands lie on?

A

Pectoralis major

61
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What hormones stimulate the development of breast tissue?

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Estradiol and progesterone

62
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What is the name for a group of lobules containing secretory alveoli in the breasts?

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A lobe

63
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Where is the site of milk production and storage in the mammary glands?

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Secretory alveoli

64
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What is the passage of milk during secretion then excretion from the mammary glands?

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Secretory alveoli in lobules within a lobe -> lactiferous ducts -> lactiferous sinuses -> nipple pores

65
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What structures support the breasts?

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Suspensory ligaments

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