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Lecture 36: FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 1 Flashcards

1
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What are the functions of the female reproductive system?

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  • produce oocytes (female gametes)
  • transport ova and spermatozoa to the appropriate site for fertilization
  • provides a site for the developing embryo and fetes to grow (protection and nourishment)
  • delivery of fetus
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What is the perineum?

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

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3
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What is in the urogenital triangle?

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External genitalia (vulva)

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4
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What is in the anal triangle?

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Anus

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5
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What makes up the vulva?

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The mons pubis and labia

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6
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What is the mons pubis?

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In front of the pubic symphysis

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7
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What is the labia?

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2 lip-like structures

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What are the components of the labia?

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Major (labia majora) and minor (labia minor)

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What is the labia majora?

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Larger and more lateral

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10
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What is the labia minor?

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Smaller and more medial

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What is the space between the labia?

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Vestibule (associated with the vagina)

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12
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What is deep in the labia?

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Vestibular glands which lubricate the vaginal orifice

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13
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What does the labia minora do?

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Spreads around the vagina and the urethral (meatus) openings

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14
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What is the clitoris?

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A complex erectile organ

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15
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What makes up the clitoris?

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glans, body, crura (x2) and bulbs (x2)

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16
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What is the clitoris developmentally homologous to?

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The penis

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17
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Does the urethra pass through the clitoris?

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No, it has a separate opening

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18
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What are the components of the female reproductive tract?

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ovary, uterine tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina

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19
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What are the parts of the uterine tube?

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Infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus

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20
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What is the most lateral portion of the uterine tubes?

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Infundibulum

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21
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What is the infundibulum?

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Funnel shaped with finger like projections called fimbriae

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22
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What is the mid-portion of the uterine tubes?

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Ampulla

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23
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What is the ampulla?

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Dilated area where fertilisation occurs (normally)

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24
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What is the most medial portion of the uterine tube?

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Isthmus

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25
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What does isthmus mean?

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Narrow passage

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26
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Where is the uterus?

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Posterior and overlaying the bladder

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27
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What is the uterus made up of?

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The body (including the fundus) and the cervix

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28
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What are the layers of the uterus?

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perimetrium, myometrium and endometrium

29
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What is the outer layer of the uterus?

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Perimetrium

30
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What is the perimetrium?

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Connective tissue

31
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What is the middle layer of the uterus?

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Myometrium

32
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What is the myometrium?

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Smooth muscle

33
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What is the inner layer of the uterus?

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Endometrium

34
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What is the endometrium?

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Columnar epithelium, uterine glands and arteries

35
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What are the layers of the endometrium?

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Functional and basal

36
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What is the layer that grows and sheds during the menstrual cycle?

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Endometrium

37
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What does the cervical canal provide?

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A passage between the uterine cavity and vagina

38
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What is in the cervix?

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Internal os, cervical canal and external os

39
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What are the spaces between the vagina and cervix?

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Anterior and posterior formix

40
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What does the cervix produce?

41
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What does the cervix regulate?

A

Sperm transport

42
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What is the vagina?

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A fibromuscular, distensible (rugae) female copulatory organ

43
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What does the vagina function as?

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Part of the birth canal

44
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What does the vagina lie between?

A

The urinary bladder and rectum

45
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Where does the vagina extend from?

A

The perineum to the cervix

46
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What is the blood supply of female reproductive system made of?

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Direct branches off the abdominal aorta and internal iliac arteries (often connect)

47
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What is the blood supply of the ovaries?

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Ovarian arteries (from abdominal aorta)

48
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What is the blood supply of the uterus?

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uterine artery, arcuate arteries, radial artery, straight artery, spiral (coiled) artery (from internal iliac artery)

49
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What is the blood supply of the vagina?

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Vaginal artery

50
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What are the ovaries?

A

Paired structures found lateral and posterior to the uterus in the lateral portion of the true pelvic cavity

51
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What is the ovary made up of?

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The outer cortex (follicles) and inner medulla (connective tissue, blood/lymphatic vessels, nerves)

52
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What are the ovaries the site of?

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Oogenesis and hormone production such as estradiol

53
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Where do oocytes develop?

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Within the follicles of the ovaries

54
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what is the broad ligament?

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Where the two layers of the peritoneum meet

55
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What does the peritoneum do?

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Folds and presses over structures to create other ligaments

56
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What are the ligaments the broad ligament makes?

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Mesometrium, mesosalpinx and mesovarium

57
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What does the mesometrium do?

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Connects to the uterus

58
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What does the mesosalpinx do?

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Connects to the uterine tube

59
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What does the mesovarium do?

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Connects to the ovary

60
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What are other ligaments of the female reproductive system?

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Ovarian ligament, suspensory ligament, round ligament

61
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What is the vesicouterine pouch?

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Continuous fold of broad ligament (visceral peritoneum) over bladder (space between bladder and uterus)

62
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What is the rectouterine pouch?

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Continuous fold of broad ligament (visceral peritoneum) over posteriorly located rectum (space between rectum and uterus)

63
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What is the function of the breasts?

A

Nourish infants - milk (lactation)

64
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What do the mammary glands lie on?

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The pectoralis muscle

65
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What stimulates the development of breast tissue?

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Estradiol and progesterone

66
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What makes up the structure of mammary glands?

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lobes > lobules > alveoli > lactiferous ducts > lactiferous sinuses that open at nipple pores

67
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How many lobes per mammary gland?

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15-20 separated by fibrous and adipose tissue

68
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What supports the mammary glands?

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Suspensory ligaments (from skin to pectoralis)

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