Topic 17: Reproductive System - Female Ovaries and Uterine Tube Flashcards
1
Q
The gonads of the female reproductive system are ovaries. Where are they located?
A
- in pelvic cavity on lateral sides of uterus
2
Q
What are the 4 layers of the ovaries?
A
- Ovarian mesothelium
- tunica albuginea
- ovarian cortex
- ovarian medulla
3
Q
What tissue is the tunica albuginea made of?
A
- fibrous CT
4
Q
What does the ovarian cortex contain? (2)
A
- ovarian follicles
- CT
5
Q
What are ovarian follicle?
A
- layer(s) of cells surrounding immature egg (support and protects)
6
Q
What does the ovarian medulla contain? (4)
A
- blood
- lymph vessels
- nerves
- CT
7
Q
Ovaries are held in place by what 3 structures?
A
- ovarian ligament
- suspensory ligament
- mesovarium
8
Q
Where does the ovarian ligament hold the ovaries in place to?
A
to uterus
9
Q
Where does the suspensory ligament hold the ovaries in place to?
A
to pelvic wall
10
Q
What is the mesovarium?
A
superior membrane
11
Q
What is the broad ligament? (2)
A
- suspensory ligament and mesovarium
= part of parietal peritoneum
12
Q
What are the 3 sections of the uterine (fallopian) tubes?
A
- infundibulum
- ampulla
- isthmus
13
Q
What is the infundibulum? (2)
A
- suspended over ovary
- has finger-like projections called fimbriae
14
Q
What occurs in the ampulla (middle)?
A
fertilization
15
Q
Where does the isthmus connect to?
A
- uterus
