Normal Reproductive Physiology and Anatomy Flashcards
What is crytorchidism?
failure of the testis to descend into the scrotum
What do seminal vesicles produce?
fructose-rich fluid
provides an energy source for ATP production by sperm
What is the opening between the cervical canal and uterine cavity called?
internal os
What are the folds of peritoneum attaching the uterus to either side of the pelvic cavity called?
broad ligaments
What is the hormone most commonly measured in a pregnancy test?
hCG
Why are the testes descended in the scrotum?
to provide a cooler temperature
spermatogenesis optimally occurs at temperatures 1-8 degrees below normal body temperature
What layer of the endometrium is shed each month?
stratum functionalis
What is the sequenctial order for the parts of the male urethra, the the bladder to urinary meatus?
Pre-prostatic —> Prostatic —> Membranous —> Spongy
What division of the autonomic nervous sytem is responsible for causing an erection?
parasympathetic
sympathetic causes ejaculation
Point and Shoot
What is the most common site of fertilisation?
ampulla of uterine tubes
What phase of the uterine cycle does section C of this micrograph represent?
secretory phase
glands become tortuous (saw-toothed)
vascular stroma
spiral arteries
What happens to the spiral arteries in the endometrium to induce menstruation?
they constrict
In which part of the ovary do the ovarian follicles develop?
cortex
What type of epithelium is found in the uterine tubes?
simple cuboidal
secretory (peg) cells that produce a watery secretion for gamete nourishment
ciliated cells that alter in height during the menstrual cycle
Name the types of uterine fibroids
Name the vaginal ‘gutters’ which surround the vaginal part of the cervix
fornix
