Uterus, Uterine tubes and cervix

Question 1

Name all the parts of the uterus and what their functions are.

Answer 1

1) Body of uterus
2)Funds of the uterus (top of the uterus)=help balance the appropriate hormones during pregnancy and aids in the protection of the uterus
3)Endometrium=lining
4)Myometrium=thick middle layer- it expands during pregnancy and holds the growing baby-contracts during labour to push the baby out
5)Perimetrium=outer lining of the uterus- secretes lubricating fluid that helps to reduce friction
6)Cervix= small canal that connects the uterus to the vagina- cervix widens during child birth and fluid can enter or leave the uterus
7)Vagina
8)Fimbriae= Finger like projections at the ends of the fillopian tubes next to the ovary= they catch the egg and waft it down tube
9)uterine tube=tube connecting ovary to uterus-carry oocyte to the uterus each month
10)ovary= produce egg
11)Ovarian ligament=Fibrous band of ligament that connects to the brood ligament-connects ovary to the side of the uterus
12)Broad ligament= Holds the uterus in its normal position within the pelvis and maintains the relationship between fallopian tubes, uterus and ovaries
13) Suspensory ligament= attach each ovary to the pelvic sidewall

Question 2

what is the main muscle of the uterus?

Answer 2

Myometrium

Question 3

why is it that the uterus of a baby girl in the womb is so large? (size of a pear) also what happens to the myometrium as a result?

Answer 3

This is because the uterus is exposed to so much oestrogen and progesterone from the mother it starts growing. This is also causes the myometrium to grow

Question 4

why does the uterus shrink after menopause?

Answer 4

This is because after menopause the lvls of oestrogen and progesterone drop so the LH and FSH remain high. These high lvls cause the uterus to shrink.

Question 5

What is a feature of the myometrium? (what type of muscle is it? )

Answer 5

It is an expansion muscle-it undergoes dynamic muscular contractions

Question 6

what type