Structural and Functional Organization of the Female Reproductive System Flashcards
what are the organs of the female reproductive system
Ovaries
Uterine (Fallopian) Tubes or oviducts
Uterus
vagina
external organs
what are the external female external organs
vulva or pudendum
the ovaries are paired organs that produce what
secondary oocytes
the ovaries produced what hormones
progesterone
estrogen
relaxin
inhibin
what is the layer of simple epithelium that covers the ovary
germinal epithelium
what region of the ovary consist of deep connective tissue and contains ovarian follicles
Ovarian cortex
as a ovarian follicle develops it begins to produce what hormone
estrogen
what is a mature follicle called
graafian
when a graafian ruptures what does it expel
secondary oocyte
what do the remnants of the ovulated follicle develops into what
Corpus luteum ( yellow body)
what hormones does the corpus luteum ( yellow body) produce
progesterone
estrogens
relaxin
inhibin
when the corpus leteum (yellow body) degenerates and stops producing progesterone, estrogen, relaxin, inhibin it becomes what
corpus albicans (white body)
what part of the ovary consist of loose connective tissue and contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves
ovarian medulla
what transports secondary oocytes from the ovaries ti the uterus
uterine ( follopian) tubes
what is the funnel shaped end of each uterine (follopian) tube
Infundibulum
the infundubulum has finger like projections called what
fimbriae
what part of the uterus does the infundubulum connect to
upper and outer corners
where is the usual site for fertilizatio0n for secondary occyte by sperm
uterine tube
fertilization of a secondary oocyte can occur after how many hrs after ovulation
24hrs
within how many days does a fertilized ovum ( zygote) descend into the uterus
within 7 days
what serves as a pathway for sperm to reach the uterine tubes
Uterus (Womb)
what is the source of menstrual flow
uterus
where is the uterus located
between the bladder and the rectum
what shape is the uterus
pear
what are the parts of the uterus has how many parts
fundus
body
cervix
what part of the uterus is dome shaped and superior to the uterine tubes
fundus
what part of the uterus is the tapering central portion
body
what part of the uterus is the narrow opening into the vagina
cervix
what is the most inner part of the uterine wall
endometrium
what part of the uterus nourishes a growing fetus or sheds each month during menstruation
endometrium
the vagina is a tubular canal that extends from exterior of the body to where
uterine cervix
what is the recess that surrounds the cervix called
fornix
what in stored in the vagina and its decomposition produced organic acids
glycogen
what is the purpose of organic acids in the vagina
retards microbial growth
what terms refer to the external genitals of the female
vulva or pudendum
what is an elevation of adipose tissue covered by hair and cushions the pubic symphysis
mons pubis
what are the two longitudinal folds of skin that extend down and back from mons pubis
labia majora
what is medial to the labia majora
labia minora
what is the cmall cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves
clitoris
what covers the body of the clitoris
prepuce
what is the region between the labia minora called
vestibule
what is located in vestibule
hymen
vaginal orifice
external urethral orifice
paraurethral glands
paraurethral glands are also know as what
skene glands
paraurethral glands or skene glands secrete what
mucus
what are the glands on either side of the vaginal orifice that produce mucus during sexual arousal and intercourse
vestibular (bartholin) gland
what kind glands in the breast produce milk
modified sudoriferous (glands)
why does the areola appear rough
contains modified sebaceous glands
each mammary glands consist of how many lobes arranged radially and separated by adipose tissue
15-20
what supports breast
suspension ligaments (coopers ligaments)
what hormone influences the development of breast
estrogen and progesterone
milk production is stimulated by what hormone from the anterior pituitary
prolactin
the ejection of milk is stimulated by ocytocin which is released from where
posterior pituitary
what is the formation and development of gametes in females called
oogenesis
what controls the uterine menstrual cycle
steroid hormones release by the ovaries
what INITITES follicular growth and secretions of estrogen by growing follicles
Follicle stimulating hormones (FSH)
what FURTHER stimulates the development of ovarian follicles and their secretion of estrogen
Luteinizing hormones
what triggers ovulation and then promotes formatuion of the corpus luteum mid-cycle
Lutenizing hormone
once the corpus leteum is stimulated by lutenizing hormone
estrogen
progesterone
relaxin
inhibin
estrogen secreted by the ovarian follicles have what functions throughout the body
maintenance of reproductive structures
feminine secondary sex characteristics
mammary glands
distribution of adipose tissue in breast, abdomen, mons pubis, and hips; a broad pelvis and patter of hair growth on the head and body are referred to as
secondary sex characteristics
what stimulates protein synthesis
estrogen
why do women under the age of 50 have a lower risk of coronary artery disease
Estrogen lower blood cholesterol
the duration of the female reproductive cycle varies by what date range but an average of how many days
24 -36
28
a female reproductive cycle is divided into what phases
menstrual phase
pre-ovulatory phase
ovulation
postovulatory phaser
how long does the menstrual phase / menstruation / menses last for roughly how many day
5
what day of menstruation marks the first day of the cycle
1st day
during what phase do several ovarian follicles grow and enlarge
menstrual phase
menstrual flow of the uterus consist of how many ml of blood and tissue cells from the endometrium
50 - 150 ml
in a 38 day cycle pro ovulatory phase last how long
6 -13 days
ovulation. the rupture of a mature Graafian follicle and release of the secondary oocyte into the pelvic cavity occurs at how many days
14 days
after how many days of fertilization does embryo begin to produce hCG
8 days
