Topic 17: Reproductive System - Female Ovaries and Uterine Tube Flashcards

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The gonads of the female reproductive system are ovaries. Where are they located?

A
  • in pelvic cavity on lateral sides of uterus
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What are the 4 layers of the ovaries?

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  1. Ovarian mesothelium
  2. tunica albuginea
  3. ovarian cortex
  4. ovarian medulla
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What tissue is the tunica albuginea made of?

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  • fibrous CT
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4
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What does the ovarian cortex contain? (2)

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  • ovarian follicles
  • CT
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What are ovarian follicle?

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  • layer(s) of cells surrounding immature egg (support and protects)
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What does the ovarian medulla contain? (4)

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  • blood
  • lymph vessels
  • nerves
  • CT
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7
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Ovaries are held in place by what 3 structures?

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  • ovarian ligament
  • suspensory ligament
  • mesovarium
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Where does the ovarian ligament hold the ovaries in place to?

A

to uterus

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9
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Where does the suspensory ligament hold the ovaries in place to?

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to pelvic wall

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10
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What is the mesovarium?

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superior membrane

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11
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What is the broad ligament? (2)

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  • suspensory ligament and mesovarium
    = part of parietal peritoneum
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12
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What are the 3 sections of the uterine (fallopian) tubes?

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  • infundibulum
  • ampulla
  • isthmus
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13
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What is the infundibulum? (2)

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  • suspended over ovary
  • has finger-like projections called fimbriae
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14
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What occurs in the ampulla (middle)?

A

fertilization

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15
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Where does the isthmus connect to?

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  • uterus
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16
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What is the mucosa of the fallopian tube made of?

A
  • simple columnar epi.
  • has cilia or microvilli
17
Q

What is the function of the mucosa of fallopian tubes? (2)

A
  • moves oocyte or cell mass along
  • secretes nutrient fluid
18
Q

What is the muscularis externa of the fallopian tubes made of?

A
  • smooth muscle to help movement
19
Q

What is the serosa of fallopian tubes made of?

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  • visceral peritoneum