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TOPIC 16 - FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards

1
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What are the functions of female reproductive system?

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  1. Produces the female egg cells
  2. Transports the eggs to the site of fertilization
  3. The fertilization of an egg by a sperm, occurs in the fallopian tubes
  4. After fertilization, provides a place for a baby to develop
  5. If fertilization does not take place, the system is designed to menstruate
  6. Produces female sex hormones that maintain the reproductive cycle
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What are the parts of female reproductive system?

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  1. A pair of ovaries
  2. A pair of oviducts
  3. Uterus
  4. Cervix
  5. Vagina
  6. External genitalia
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3
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What is the primary female sex organ?

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Ovaries

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4
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Oval-shaped glands that are located on either side of the uterus

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Ovariese

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5
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What are the layers of ovary?

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  1. Germinal epithelium
  2. T. albuginea
  3. Stroma
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6
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The germinal epithelium ovary is what type of epithelium?

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Simple squamous

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7
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Stroma of ovary can be divided into?

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  1. Medulla
  2. Cortex
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The medulla of stroma of ovary is constituted as what type of connective tissue ?

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Loose connective tissue

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9
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Between medulla and cortex, which contains ovarian follicles?

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Cortex

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10
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Follicular cells has how many layer of cells ?

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Single layer

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Granulosa cells has how many layers of cells ?

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Several layers

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It is a large, fluid-filled follicle that will rupture and release a secondary oocyte in process called ovulation.

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Mature/Graafian follicle

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Remnant of ruptured follicle

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Corpus luteum

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14
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Corpus luteum produces what hormones ?

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  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Relaxin
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15
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Corpus luteum degenerates into ?

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Corpus albicans

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16
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At birth, about how many oogonia and primary oocytes are present in each ovary?

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1 million

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17
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Many oogonia degenerate, but a few develop into primary oocytes that enter ____ ____ of meiosis before birth. (Hint: stage of meiosis)

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Prophase I

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18
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About how many oocytes mature over a woman’s lifetime ?

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400

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19
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It comprises the primary oocyte and single layer of follicular cells.

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Primordial follicle

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20
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What separates oocyte from the granulosa cells?

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Zona pellucida (layer of glycoprotein)

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21
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Ovarian cells outside follicle form two layers. What are these layers?

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  1. Inner vascular layer (theca interna)
  2. Outer fibrous layer (theca externa)
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Between the two layers of ovarian cells outside follicle, which secretes hormones?

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Inner vascular layer

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Granulosa cells begin to secrete fluid, forms a cavity called ?

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Antrum

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24
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After puberty, each month, ___ secondary follicle resumes meiosis. Meiosis ___ results in two unequal cells: ____ ____ and ____ ____. It begins to divide again but stops at _____ _____.

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1, I, secondary oocyte and polar body, metaphase II

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25
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These are cells in the ovarian stroma.

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Thecal cells

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26
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What are the 3 cells around the oocyte?

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  1. Follicle cells
  2. Granulosa cells
  3. Thecal cells
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27
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Between the 3 cells around the oocyte, which works together to produce estrogen ?

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Thecal & granulosa cells

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28
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Type of follicle that has one layer of squamous-like cells surrounding the oocyte

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Primordial follicle

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29
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In primary follicle, what is the shape of cells and how many layers are present?

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Cuboidal granulosa cells, 2 or more layers

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30
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Among the follicular stages, which has a fluid-filled space between granulosa cells that coalesces to form a central antrum ?

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Secondary follicle

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31
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This is the secondary follicle at its most mature stage that bulges from the surface of the ovary.

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Graafian follicle

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32
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The ruptured follicle after ovulation

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Corpus luteum

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33
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If fertilization does not occur, the CL will begin to break down about ____ weeks after ovulation.

34
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Degeneration of corpus luteum occurs when _____ enter it.

A

fibroblasts

35
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At ovulation, what are the structures released ?

A

Secondary oocyte and polar body

36
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Nuclei of ovum and sperm unite to from a ____.

37
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In total, meiosis results in how many ovum and polar bodies?

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1 ovum, 3 polar bodies

38
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The structure that receives the ovulated oocyte and provide a site for fertilization.

A

Uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)

39
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Uterine tubes empty into the superolateral region of the uterus via the ?

40
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Uterine tubes expand distally around the ovary forming the ?

41
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The ampulla ends in the funnel-shaped, ciliated _____ containing finger-like projections called _____.

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infundibulum, fimbriae

42
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If oocyte is fertilized, it will reach the uterus in about ____ days.

43
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Uterus is comparable to the size and shape of what ?

A

Inverted pear

44
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This structure functions in menstruation, implantation of zygote, development of the fetus and labor.

45
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Is uterus part of the pathway for sperm to reach ovum?

46
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Uterus can be divided into 3 parts. What are these ?

A
  1. Fundus
  2. Body
  3. Cervix
47
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Part of uterus that is domed upper portion

48
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Part of uterus considered as main portion

49
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Part of uterus that is narrow, lower section that extends into vagina

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Cervix (**cervical orifice)

50
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What are the layers of the uterus ? (outermost to innermost)

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  1. Perimetrium
  2. Myometrium
  3. Endometrium
51
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Perimetrium is considered as part of visceral peritoneum. True or False?

52
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This layer of uterus is considered as the bulk of uterus.

A

Myometrium

53
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In general, how many layers of muscle are present in myometrium?

54
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The endometrium layer of uterus comprises small amount of blood vessels. True or False?

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False, highly vascular

55
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Sublayer of endometrium that is shed during menstruation.

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Stratum functionalis

56
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Sublayer of endometrium that is deeper and is permanent layer, giving rise to another sublayer after each cycle.

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Stratum basalis

57
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Endometrium is lined by what epithelium ?

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Simple columnar epithelium

58
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Endometrium has no glands. True or False?

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False, has endometrial glands.

59
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Phase of endometrium wherein glands and blood vessels are scattered throughout the functional zone with little or no branching; new glands form and endometrium thickens

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Proliferative phase

60
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Phase of endometrium wherein glands are enlarged and have branches; preparation of endometrium for implantation.

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Secretory phase

61
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This is the cavity of the cervix that communicates with vagina and uterine body.

A

Cervical canal

62
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Cervical canal communicate with vagina via ?

A

External os

63
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Cervical canal communicate with uterine body via ?

A

Internal os

64
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Cervical glands is capable of secreting mucus. True or False?

65
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Cervical glands secrete mucus that covers the ____ ____ and blocks sperm entry except during mid-cycle.

A

external os

66
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Thin-walled tube lying between the bladder and the rectum, extending from the cervix to the exterior of the body.

67
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Three coats of wall of vagina

A
  1. Fibroelastic adventitia
  2. Smooth muscle muscularis
  3. Stratified squamous mucosa
68
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Mucosa near the vaginal orifice forms an incomplete partition called the ?

69
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This is the upper end of the vagina surrounding the cervix.

A

Vaginal fornix

70
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Also known as birth canal

71
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Lower pH of vagina indicates that it is more susceptible to infection and more hospitable to sperm. True or False?

A

False, less susceptible; less hospitable

72
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The external genitalia of female is collectively known as ?

73
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This protects other external reproductive organs of female; rounded folds of adipose tissue and skin.

A

Labia majora

74
Q

Accessory organs of the female reproductive system

A

Mammary glands

75
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Mammary glands are modified sweat glands. True or False?

76
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Mammary gland lie over what muscle?

A

Pectoralis major m.

77
Q

Mammary glands are attached to fascia by what ?

A

Suspensory ligament of Cooper

78
Q

Breast size is determined more by glandular tissue than by fat. True or False?

A

False, other way around.

79
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In mammary glands, lobules are made of milk-secreting cells arranged in ____.

80
Q

Alveoli are surrounded by _____ cells which contract to move milk out of alveoli.

A

Myoepithelial

81
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In mammary glands, milk passes from ____ to ____ ____ into ____ ____.

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alveoli, secondary tubules, mammary ducts

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