Midterm 1 Flashcards
What is the female tract series of tube layers? (Outer to inner)
Serosa (outer)
Muscularis
Submucosa
Mucosa (inner)
Rectogenital pouch
Formed between the rectum and the reproductive tract
What is the repro tract surrounded by that is continuous with the broad ligament?
Peritoneum cells (thin layer of serous)
What is the broad ligament?
Connective tissue in the reproductive tract that supports the gonadal and tubular components; contains blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics
What are the basic components of the broad ligament?
Mesovarium (supports the ovary)
Mesosalpinx (supports the oviducts)
Mesometrium (supports the uterus; largest section of the BL)
Caruncle?
Specialized structure in the uterine lining where placenta attaches during pregnancy in ruminants
Cranial Vagina
Upper portion of vagina near cervix that allows pathway for sperm transportation
Cervix?
Acts as a barrier between uterus and vagina; facilitate or restricts sperm movement; protects uterus from infections
External Uterine Bifurcation
The outside part where the two uterine horns diverge; ensures equal distribution of the uterine horns for embryo development
Fornix Vagina
a small space around the cervix where the vagina meets the cervix; this is where semen is deposited during natural mating
Internal Uterine Bifurcation
The inside structure where the division of the uterus into the two uterine horns; this where the space is made for the fetal development
Labia
the external folds of the vulva
Ovary
Production of eggs (ova), repro hormones (estrogen, progesterone)
Oviducts
(fallopian tubes) transport the ova from the ovary to the uterine horns; site of fertilization of egg by sperm
Urinary Bladder
stores urine for excretion through the urethra
Uterine Horns
main site of fetal development in animals with multiple offspring; provide space and support for embryo development
Vestibule
functions in both repro and urinary tracts; leads to external genitalia and it is a birthing passage
Vulva
external opening of the repro tract
Within what period of time does follicles transform into corpus luteum?
Three to four weeks; produces progesterone
what are the primary ovarian structures?
Primary follicles
secondary follicles
antral follicles
corpora lutea
corpora albicantia
What are primordial follicles?
the most immature and smallest form; egg is surrounded by squamous cells
what are the primary follicles?
surrounded by one layer of follicular cells; female born with lifetime supply
what are secondary follicules?
two or more layers of follicular cells; thick layer of zona pellucida
what are the antral follicles?
cavity filled with follicular fluid; consist of theca external (connective tissue); theca internal (production of androgens); granulosal cell (FSH receptors, estrogen, ihibin, follicular fluid)
