module 6 reproductive system Flashcards
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What are the female reproductive organs
ovaries, oviduct( fallopian tube), uterus, vagina
What is the overall function of the female reproductive organs
produce eggs and estrogen
maintain development of fetus after fertilization
Which female reproductive organ is the main one
ovaries
What is the anatomy of the ovaries
2 glands almond shaped
1 on each side of uterus below uterine tube
What is inside each ovary
ovarian follicles: hold immature egg
What is ovulation
release of mature egg approx every 28 days
What is the ovarian cycle
egg released from ovarian follicle
becomes corpus luted after ovulation: helps maintain pregnancy if egg is fertilized
What is included in the duct system in females
oviduct, uterus, vaginal canal
Describe the anatomy of the oviducts
fallopian tube: extend ovaries to uterus
3 section: infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus
3 coats: outer serus , middle muscular, inner mucosa
What are finibrae
finger like projections on infundibulum end of table farthest from uterus
capture egg from ovary at ovulation
What is key about ampulla
region of tube where most often fertilized egg moved into by sweep onion of finbria
nourish zygote
Which coat is responsible for nourish zygote
mucosa layer: provide fluid
What is the overview of how egg moves through female duct system
- fimbriea capture egg from ovaries - after bursting from follies and being swept into oviduct by cilia and fimbriea
- moves to ampulla: nourish zygote during early cell division, mucous layer provide fluid allow division
- muscular contract and cilia ove egg toward uterus through isthmus
- isthmus opens into uterus deliver embryo to uterine cavity when time for implantation
What is the anatomy of the uterus
hollow thick walled organ: muscle: inverted pear- connects uterine tubes and vagina, forward tilt between bladder and rectum
What are the 3 layers of the uterus
- outer serous perimetric
- myometrium: muscular- expand during pregnancy to hold growing fetus and contracts during labor to push baby
- inner endometrium: embryo complete development: shed monthly- 28 days if not pregnant
What are the 3 regions of the uterus
- fundus: upper: top of pubic bone( height) during pregnancy to provide growth rate of fetus
- body: receive ovum, come implant i endometrium to receive nourishment develop ovum-> embryo->fetus->baby
- lower: cervix: connect uterus to vagina and charge in size and texture
What happens to cervix prior to ovulation and how does it assist pregnancy
cervix swell, soften, secrete mucous- allows sperm better accessory and viability in uterus
when pregnant, mucous plug develop into cervix and prevent bacteria from getting into uterus
stays closed until fetus is full term
What is the vaginal canal in female
small opening @ cervix
elastic muscular tube lead cervix to outside of body
What are the 4 walls of the vaginal canal
inner, intermediate, muscular, outer( elastic fibers, blood vessel, lymph vessel, nerves arise here)
What is the fluid that is in vaginal surface
mucous
What is important about mucousal lining
lie in folds, can extend, important for vagina to serve as birth canal and facilitate intercourse
What are the functions of the vaginal canal
receive male penis during intercouse
provide outlet for menstural blood during menses
birth canal for baby
What is the Vulva and its 6 parts
External Genitalia
- Mons Pubis: fat pad in front of pubic symphysis covered in hair
- Vestible: surround urethral and vaginal orifaces
- Labia Majora: outer fold skin located post to mons pubis
- Labia Minora: 2nd skin fold surrounded by labia major
- Clitoris: anterior end of labia majora
- Orifices: opening for urethra and vagina inside labia minor: urethral orifice is anterior to vaginal orifice
What are the Mammary Glands
female breast tissue: contain 1-2 dozen lobules each with mammry duct