Uterus, Uterine Tubes and the Cerviz

Question 1

what four things occur in the proliferative phase of the endometrium?

Answer 1

stomal cell division
glands expand
increased vascularity
neoangiogenisis

Question 2

what is the dominant hormone in the poliferative phase?

Answer 2

oestrogen

Question 3

what occurs in the secretory phase of the endometrium? x4

Answer 3

reaches more than 4mm
reduction in cell division
further glandular expansion
secretion of glycoproteins and lipids
oedema and vascular permeability increase

Question 4

what is the dominant hormone in the secretory phase?

Answer 4

progesterone but decreases towards the end

Question 5

what are the three layers of the uterine tube?

Answer 5

longditudinal muscle
circular muscle
mucosal layer

Question 6

what are the three types of cells in the uterine tubes?

Answer 6

secretory
cilliated
peg cells

Question 7

what is the structure of the uterine tube during the poliferative phase?

Answer 7

cells in a dedifferentiated state

Question 8

what is the structure of the uterine tube in the secretory phase?

Answer 8

differentiation - begin to beat

Question 9

what happens to the fibril end during ovluation?

Answer 9

there is activation - chemotactic factors - ‘grab’ the ovary

Question 10

what are the two ways eggs are transported along the tube?

Answer 10

beating of the cilia

rapid contractions of the muscular layer