Reproduction Flashcards
_____________ is made up of internal and external structures that function in the reproduction of species
The female reproductive system
The female reproductive system is made up of 6 components, namely:
Ovaries
Fallopian tube
Uterus
Vagina
External genitalia
Mammary glands
The component of the female reproductive system responsible for the formation of ova and the production of sex hormones is the ______________
Ovaries
The Ovaries has 4 layers from superficial to deep. Name them
Germinal epithelium
Tunica albuginea
Cortex
Medulla
The germinal epithelium of the ovaries is made of _______________ epithelium
Simple cuboidal
The tunica albuginea is made of _____________
Dense connective tissue
Which layer of the ovaries houses the follicles?
The cortex
The layer of the ovaries containing blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels is the _____________
Medulla
What is a follicle?
A fluid filled sac containing an oocyte (developing ova)
Highlight the stages of follicular development.
Primordial follicle
Primary follicle
Secondary follicle
Graffian follicle
Corpus luteum
Corpus albicans
Atretic follicle
Primordial follicles are approximately ____micrometers in diameter
25
Primary follicular stage is otherwise called the _____________ stage
Preantral
The secondary follicular stage is otherwise called the __________ stage
Antral
The graffian follicular stage is otherwise known as the _____________ stage
Mature/ Preovulatory
At what stage of follicular development is the zona pellucida formed ___________
Primary follicular stage
Specifically the multilaminar stage
The corona radiata is formed in what stage of follicular development?
Graffian follicular stage
_____________ is an endocrine gland that produces progesterone in the ovaries
Corpus luteum
Degeneration of the corpus luteum as a result of non-fertilization of the ovum leaves behind a structure known as ________________
Corpus albicans
Degenerated follicles are known as ________
Atretic follicles
The fallopian tube is approximately ________ long?
12cm
What is the purpose of the fallopian tube?
The fallopian tube transmits ovulated egg to the uterus from the ovaries.
It also provides a suitable environment for fertilization.
The fallopian tube is otherwise called ______________
The uterine tube
The fallopian tube consists of 4 parts. Name them
Uterine part
Isthmus
Ampulla
Infundibulum
The fallopian tube has 3 layers ___________, ___________ and ____________
Mucosa
Muscularis
Serosa
The mucosa of the fallopian tube is characterized by 3 structures, namely:
Mucosal folds
Epithelium
Lamina propria
The uterus has 3 parts; ______________, ____________ and _______________
Body
Fundus
Cervix
The uterus consists of 3 layers of tissue, name them
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
The middle layer of the uterus called the _____________ has 3 smooth muscle layers ___________, __________ and ____________
Myometrium
Outer longitudinal layer
Inner longitudinal layer
Middle circular layer
The cervix is divided into how many parts?
Two
Upper cervix and Lower cervixH
The upper cervix is otherwise known as _____________
Endocervix
The point where the two parts of the cervix meet is called the _______________
Transformation zone or Squamo-columnar junction
_____________ is a muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the external genitalia
The vagina
The vagina is ___________in length
8-9cm
The vagina has 3 layers. Name them
Mucosa
Muscularis
Adventitia
The external genitalia are otherwise known as the _________
Vulva
All structures of the external genitalia are covered by ______________ epithelium
Stratified squamous
Name the structures of the external genitalia
Labia majora
Labia minora
Clitoris
Vestibule
__________ is a fold of skin containing adipose tissue whose surface is covered with coarse hair
Labia majora
The labia minora differs from the labia majora in what respect?
The labia minora contains a core of spongy tissue and does not possess adipose tissue or hairs. It also contains numerous sebaceous and sweat glands
The clitoris is made of two erectile bodies called the ____________
Corpora cavernosa
The mammary glands are modified sweat glands. True or False
True
The mammary glands have about how many lobes
15-20
What structures are responsible for the secretion of milk within the mammary glands?
Alveoli/acini
Lobes are separated from each other by the ____________
Suspensory ligaments of cooper
During breastfeeding, milk accumulates in a structure called the ____________
Lactiferous sinus
The mammary glands are broadly classified as _____________ and ___________
Resting/Non-lactating
Active/Lactating
