menstrual cycle and uterus

Question 0

Cycle length

Answer 0

Average 28 days

Question 1

MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Answer 1

• Averages 28 days
• Follicular phase (2weeks, before ovulation)
  
  • follicles make estrogen
  • menstruation occurs during first 3-5 days of cycle
  • uterus replaces lost endometrium and follicles grow
• Luteal phase (2weeks, after ovulation)
  
  • corpus luteum makes progesterone

Question 2

Follicular phase

Answer 2

Length, 2 weeks

Before ovulation

Question 3

Luteal phase

Answer 3

Length, 2 weeks

After ovulation.

Question 4

Uterus

Answer 4

• hollow pear shaped organ

* 1” thick 2” wide 3” long.

Question 5

Non pregnant uterus

Answer 5

2 1/2 oz

Question 6

Pregnant uterus

Answer 6

2lbs.

Question 7

Functions of uterus

Answer 7

• Menstruation
• Pregnancy
• Labor and delivery

Question 8

Sections of the Uterus

Answer 8

• Fondus
• Corpus/Body
• Cervix

Question 9

Fundus

Answer 9

Upper dome shaped portion

Question 10

Corpus/Body

Answer 10

Central portion of the uterus

Question 11

Cervix

Answer 11

Lower portion of the uterus

Very elastic

Question 12

Internal os of the cervix

Answer 12

Upper opening, leads to the uterine cavity

Question 13

External os of the cervix

Answer 13

Lower opening, leads to the vagina

Question 14

Functions of the external os

Answer 14

• Provides lubrication for vaginal wall

- Acts as a bacteriostatic agent and provides alkaline environment to shelter sperm from the acidic vagina

Question 15

Goodell’s Sign

Answer 15

-Softening of the cervix.
May be felt as 6-8 wks gestation
Results from increased blood f,ow to the reproductive organs

Question 16

Chadwick’s Sign

Answer 16

Mucous membranes become bluish

- occurs apps 6-8 wks gestation