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Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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Puberty starts at what age?

A

10-14

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2
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Reproductive organs are known as?

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Genitals

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3
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Reproductive cells are know as?

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Gametes

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4
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Glands that produce gametes?

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Gonads

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5
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Two types of gonads?

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  • Testes

* Ovaries

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6
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Male gamete?

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Sperm

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7
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Female gamete?

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egg cell

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8
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Alternative name for egg cell?

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  • Ovum

* Oocyte

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9
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A fertilized ovum?

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Zygote

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10
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Process which organisms produce offspring?

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Sexual reproduction.

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11
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Union of female ovum and male spermatozoon, the beginning of an embryo.

A

Fertilization

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12
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Ability to produce offspring by a sperm uniting with an ovum?

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Fertility

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13
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Medical term for sexual intercourse?

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Coitus.

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14
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Primary sex organ for males?

A

Testes

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15
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Ducts of the male reproductive system?

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  • Epididymis
  • Vas Deferens
  • Urethra
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16
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Accessory glands of the male reproductive system?

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  • Seminal Vesicle
  • Prostate Gland
  • Bulbourethral Gland
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17
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Supporting structures of the male reproductive system?

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  • Penis

* Scrotum

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18
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Other terms for testis?

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  • Testicles

* Orchis

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19
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Dimensions of testis?

A
  • 4cm long

* 2.5cm wide

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20
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Surrounds each testis and divides into 250 lobules?

A

Tunica Albuginea

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21
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Where spermatogenesis occurs

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Seminiferous Tubules

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22
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Two cells which exist within seminiferous tubules?

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  • Spermatogenic Cells

* Interstitial Cells

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23
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Alternative name for Interstitial cells of the seminiferous tubules?

A

Leydig Cells

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24
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Cells which give rise to sperm cells?

A

spermatogenic cells

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25
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Cells which produce and secrete male sex hormones?

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Interstitial Cells

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26
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Tiny tadpole shaped cells?

A

Sperm Cells

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27
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Length of sperm cell?

A

0.06mm Long

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28
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Parts of sperm cell?

A
  • Head
  • Midpiece
  • Tail
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29
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Found in the head of sperm cells?

A

Acrosome

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30
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Contains enzymes that are released during fertilization, it aids in sperm penetration of egg cell.

A

Acrosome.

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31
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Part of sperm which contains mitochondria

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Midpiece

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32
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Alternative name for tail of sperm?

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Flagellum

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33
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Formation of sperm?

A

Spermatogenesis.

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34
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Process of spermatogenesis?

A
  • Spermatogonia
  • Primary Spermatocytes
  • Secondary Spermatocytes
  • Spermatid
  • Sperm Cells
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35
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Comma shaped structure on the posterior side of the testis?

A

Epididymis

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36
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Length of epididymis?

A

20 Ft

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37
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Union of several ducts which originate from the seminiferous tubules?

A

Epididymis.

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38
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Site for temporary storage and maturation of immature sperm cells?

A

Epididymis.

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39
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Maturation time frame of sperm cells in epididymis?

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20 Days.

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40
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Alternative name for Vas Deferens?

A
  • Ductus Deferens

* Wolffian Duct

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41
Q

Contains the vas deferens, testicular arteries and veins and the lymphatics and nerves for the testis?

A

Spermatic Cord

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42
Q

Formed by the union of the duct of the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens?

A

Ejaculatory Duct

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43
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Conveys the spermatozoa and the secretions of the seminal vesicle to the prostatic urethra?

A

Ejaculatory Duct

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44
Q

Shared terminal duct of the reproductive and urinary system?

A

Urethra.

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45
Q

Passageway for both semen and urine?

A

Urethra

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46
Q

3 Regions of the urethra?

A

Prostatic Urethra
Membranous Urethra

Spongy Urethra

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47
Q

Alternative name for spongy urethra?

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Penile Urethra

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48
Q

Urethra which passes through prostate?

A

Prostatic Urethra

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49
Q

Urethra which passes through floor of pelvis?

A

Membranous Urethra

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50
Q

Urethra which extends the length of the penis?

A

Spongy Uretha

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51
Q

Located at the base of the bladder and produces 60% of semen volume?

A

Seminal Vesicle

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52
Q

How much semen volume does the seminal vesicle produce?

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60%

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53
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Contents of seminal vesicle secretion?

A

Thick yellowish fluid which contains Fructose and Vitamin C

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54
Q

Gland that is the size and shape of a chestnut?

A

Prostate

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55
Q

Secretes a milky fluid which activates the sperm?

A

Prostate gland

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56
Q

Alternative name for bulbourethral gland?

A

Cowper’s Gland

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57
Q

Tiny glands inferior to prostate?

A

Bulbourethral glands

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58
Q

Produce a thick clear mucus that drains into the penile urethra?

A

Bulbourethral glands.

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59
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Produces fluid which clenses the urethra and acts as a lubricant during sexual intercourse for men?

A

Bulbourethral glands.

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60
Q

A milky white substance which is a mixture of sperm and gland secretions?

A

Semen

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61
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Secretion percent make up of semen?

A

60% seminal vesicle
30% Prostate Glands

5% Bulbourethral glands

5% testes contribution

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62
Q

Optimum pH for sperm?

A

6.0-6.5

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63
Q

pH of vagina?

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3.5 - 4.0

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64
Q

Normal volume of sperm?

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2-5mL

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65
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Normal amount of sperm per mL?

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100 million

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66
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Pathway of sperm?

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  • Sperm develop (seminiferous Tubules)
  • Mature in Epididymis
  • Ductus Deferens
  • Secretions from Seminal vesicles, prostate glands and bulbourethral glands
  • Exit through urethra.
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67
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Sac like structure which holds testes?

A

Scrotum

68
Q

Function of scrotum?

A
  • Protection

* Temperature Regulation

69
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Parts of the scrotum which mark the partition between the two testes?

A

Raphe - Outside

Septum - Inside

70
Q

Two muscles which regulate testest temperature?

A
  • Dartos

* Cremaster

71
Q

Male organ of copulation?

A

Penis

72
Q

Length of penis?

A

6 inches

73
Q

Parts of the penis?

A

Root

Body

74
Q

Tissue which gets filled with blood which causes penile erection?

A

Erectile Tissue

75
Q

Two cylinders of erectile tissue that occupy lateral and upper parts of the penis?

A

Corpora Cavernosa

76
Q

Singular cylinder of erectile tissue centrally located, extends from membranous urethra to end of penis?

A

Corpora Spongiosum

77
Q

Enlargement at the distal end of the corpora spongiosum, it covers the end of the corpora cavernosa and bears the urethral opening?

A

Glans Penis

78
Q

Alternative name for foreskin?

A

Prepuce

79
Q

Loose fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised penis?

A

foreskin

80
Q

Surgical removal of prepuce?

A

Circumcision

81
Q

Chemical which dilates the arteries leading to the penis?

A

Vasodilator Nitric Oxide

82
Q

Engorgement of the penile blood sinuses under sexual excitation?

A

Erection

83
Q

Culmination of sexual stimulation, pleasure felt during physiological and psychological release?

A

Orgasm

84
Q

Movement of sperm cells from the testes and and secretions from the prostate glade and seminal vesicles to the urethra

A

Emission

85
Q

Process of forcing the release of semen.

A

Ejaculation

86
Q

Major male hormone secreted by the testes?

A

Testosterone.

87
Q

Enumerate the secondary sexual characteristics for men?

A
  • Skin texture
  • Fat Distribution
  • Skeletal muscle growth
  • Larynx changes
88
Q

Fold of peritoneum that covers the floor of female pelvis, it serves as mesentery that holds the uterus, ovaries and uterine tubes.

A

Broad Ligament

89
Q

Two regions of the pelvis.

A
  • Anterior

* Posterior

90
Q

The posterior region of the pelvis contains?

A

Rectum

91
Q

The anterior region of the pelvis contains?

A

Bladder

92
Q

What are the 3 divisions of the broad ligament of the uterus?

A
  • Mesometrium
  • Mesovarium
  • Mesosalpinx
93
Q

Primary female sex organ?

A

Ovaries

94
Q

Internal reproductive system parts of the female?

A
  • Uterine Tubes
  • Uterus
  • Vagina
95
Q

External reproductive system parts of the female?

A
  • Labia Majora
  • Labia Minora
  • Clitoris
  • Vestibular Glands
96
Q

Produce eggs/ova, estrogen and progesterone?

A

Ovaries.

97
Q

Size and shape of an ovary?

A

Almond

98
Q

Alternative name for egg cell?

A

Ova

99
Q

Formation of egg cell?

A

Oogenesis.

100
Q

Cells from which oocytes develop?

A

Oogonia

101
Q

Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles?

A

Follicle Stimulating Hormones

102
Q

Secrete estrogen for maturation of ovum?

A

Follicles

103
Q

Expulsion of ripe ovum into pelvic cavity?

A

Ovulation

104
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Forms after Graafian follicle expels ovum?

A

Corpus Luteum

105
Q

Part of the ovary which produces progesterone.

A

Corpus Luteum

106
Q

Remnant of corpus luteum?

A

Corpus Albicans

107
Q

Females are born with how many oogonia?

A

2 million

108
Q

How many oogonia are left at puberty?

A

300,000 - 400,000

109
Q

What sweeps oocytes from ovary to uterine tubes?

A

Fimbriae

110
Q

Where does zygote implant itself?

A

Uterus

111
Q

Union of sperm and oocyte?

A

Fertilization.

112
Q

How long after fertilization does it take for an embryo to form?

A

3-14 days

113
Q

Time span of an embryo?

A

14-56 days

114
Q

How long does an embryo turn into a fetus?

A

56 days after fertilization

115
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How long does an oocyte live for?

A

24 hours.

116
Q

Alternative name for uterine tubes?

A
  • Oviduct

* Fallopian Tube

117
Q

Receives ovulated oocyte and provides a site where fertilization occurs?

A

Fallopian tube

118
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Length of fallopian tube?

A

10cm

119
Q

Finger like projections of uterine tube which hold the ovaries?

A

Fimbrae

120
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Three parts of the uterine tubes?

A
  • Infundibulum
  • Ampulla
  • Isthmus
121
Q

Funnel shaped portion of the uterine tube?

A

Infundibulum

122
Q

Widest portion of the uterine tubes?

A

Ampulla

123
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Medial, short, narrow and thick walled portion of the uterine tubes?

A

Isthmus

124
Q

Located between urinary bladder and rectum?

A

Uterus

125
Q

Hollow organ that receives, retains and nourishes fertilized egg?

A

Uterus

126
Q

Shape and size of uterus of a a woman who has never been pregnant?

A

Pear

127
Q

What suspends the uterus?

A

Broad Ligament.

128
Q

Walls of the uterus

A
  • Endometrium
  • Myometrium
  • Perimetrium
129
Q

Inner most wall of uterus?

A

Endometrium

130
Q

Middle muscular wall of uterus?

A

Myometrium

131
Q

Outer serosal layer of uterus?

A

Perimetrium

132
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Parts of the uterus?

A
  • Fundus
  • Body
  • Cervix
133
Q

Dome shaped portion of the uterus superior to uterine tubes?

A

Fundus

134
Q

Inferior narrow part of the uterus which is an outlet that protrudes into the vagina?

A

Cervix.

135
Q

Thin walled tube which lies between the bladder and rectum. It is the female organ of copulation?

A

Vagina

136
Q

Length of vagina?

A

3.6 Inches

137
Q

Vascular sheath covering vaginal orifice that ruptures during first intercourse

A

Hymen

138
Q

Functions of vagina?

A
  • Accommodate penis
  • Passage for menstrual discharge
  • Forms Birth Canal
139
Q

Fatty rounded area overlying symphysis pubis. Covered with hair?

A

Mons pubis

140
Q

Hair covered skin folds running posteriorly from the mons pubis, enclosing labia minora?

A

Labia Majora

141
Q

Delicate hair free folds that enclose the vestibule?

A

Labia minora.

142
Q

Small rounded prominence at the anterior end of the vulva between labia minora.

A

Clitoris

143
Q

Area between the medial margin of the labia minora and clitoris. Perforated by external urethral opening and vaginal opening?

A

Vestibule

144
Q

Alternative name for vestibular glands?

A

Bartholin’s Gland

145
Q

Glands found on the floor of vestibule which lubricate the vagina during intercourse?

A

Vestibular glands.

146
Q

When is a normal female receptive to fertilization?

A

14 days after first bleed

147
Q

What part of the uterus changes cyclicly during menstruation?

A

Endometrium.

148
Q

Hormones involved in menstruation

A
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone
  • Leutinizing Hormone
  • Estrogen
  • Progesterone
149
Q

Typical menstrual cycle length?

A

28 Days

150
Q

Phases of menstruation.

A
  • Menstrual phase
  • Follicular Phase
  • Luteal Phase
151
Q

First day of bleeding.

A

Start of Menstrual Phase

152
Q

Menstrual phase that Follicle Stimulating Hormone causes follicles to grow and estrogen causes lining of uterus to grow and thicken.

A

Follicular Phase

153
Q

When does ovulation occur?

A

14 days after first day of bleeding.

154
Q

Menstrual phase where Corpus luteum begins to secrete progesterone which stimulates further growth in endometrium.

A

Luteal Phase

155
Q

Discharge of blood and lining membrane of uterus about every 28 days.

A

Menstruation

156
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1st episode of menstrual bleeding

A

Menarche

157
Q

Cessation of periodic menstruation.

A

Menopause

158
Q

When does menopause set in?

A

45-50

159
Q

Small rounded prominence that extends out from breast at its center?

A

Nipple

160
Q

Circular area of skin surrounding the base of the nipple.

A

Areola

161
Q

15 to 20 small tubes that pass from lobes to open upon the surface of the nipple. Stores milk.

A

Lactiferous ducts.

162
Q

Parts of the mammary gland

A
  • Lobes
  • Lobules
  • Alveolar Glands
163
Q

Larger divisions of the breast, made up of many secreting lobules.

A

Lobes

164
Q

Small secreting units of the breast.

A

Lobules.

165
Q

Produce and secrete milk in the breast.

A

Alveolar Glands

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