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objective 9 pt 1 Flashcards

1
Q

produce female gametes
secrete female sex hormones, estrogens, and progesterone

A

ovaries (female gonads)

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2
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located in pelvic cavity; include ovaries and duct system (uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina

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internal genitalia

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3
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external sex organs (vulva)

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external genitalia

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4
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held in place by several ligaments; on either side of the uterus
surrounded by fibrous tunica albuginea which is then covered by germinal cuboidal epithelium outer layer

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ovary

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5
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anchors ovary medially to uterus

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ovarian ligament

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6
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anchors ovary laterally to pelvic wall

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suspensory ligament

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7
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suspends ovary

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mesovarium

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8
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what is the blood supply for ovaries?

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ovarian arteries and uterine arteries

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9
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what are the 2 poorly defined regions of the ovaries?

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outer cortex
inner medulla

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10
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houses eggs

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outer cortex

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11
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contains large blood vessels and nerves

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inner medulla

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12
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within every ovary cortex
tiny saclike structures
contain an oocyte (immature egg)

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ovarian follicles

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13
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what are ovarian follicles surrounded by?

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follicle cells
granulosa cells

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14
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if only one cell layer is present

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follicle cells

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15
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if more than one layer present

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granulosa cells

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16
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several layers of granulosa cells plus oocyte

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more mature follicles

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17
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fluid-filled antrum forms; follicle bulges from ovary surface

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fully mature follicle

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18
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does not have direct contact with ovaries
* Ovulated oocyte is cast into peritoneal cavity,
where some oocytes never make it to tube
system
* Movements of the cilia (frimbriae) and peristalsis
create currents that help move an ovulated
oocyte into uterine tube

A

uterine tube system

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19
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what does the uterine tube system include?

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uterine tubes (fallopian)
uterus
vagina

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20
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receive ovulated oocyte and are usual site of fertilization
* Each tube ~10 cm (4 in) long and extends from ovary to
uterus

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uterine tubes, fallopian tubes, oviducts

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21
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what are the regions of the uterine tubes?

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isthmus
ampulla
infundibulum

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22
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constricted area where tube joins uterus

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isthmus

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23
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distal end of tube that curves around ovary

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ampulla

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24
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distal expansion near ovary

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infundibulum

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25
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hollow, thick-walled, muscular organ
function is to receive, retain, nourish fertilized ovum

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uterus

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26
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inclined backward

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retroverted

27
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inclined forward

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anteverted

28
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what are the regions of the uterus?

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body
fundus
cervix
cervical canal

29
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major portion

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body

30
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rounded superior region

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fundus

31
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narrow neck, or outlet; projects into vagina

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cervix

32
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communicates with vagina via external os and uterine body via internal os

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cervical canal

33
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secrete mucus that blocks sperm entry except during mid-cycle, and blocks bacteria spread from vagina to uterus

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cervical glands

34
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what are the supports of the uterus?

A

mesometrium
cardinal ligaments
uterosacral ligaments
round ligaments

35
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lateral support of broad ligament

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mesometrium

36
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from cervix and superior vagina to pelvic lateral walls

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cardinal ligaments

37
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secure uterus to sacrum

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uterosacral ligaments

38
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bind uterus to anterior wall

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round ligaments

39
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what are the 3 layers of the uterine wall?

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perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium

40
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incomplete outermost serous layer

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perimetrium

41
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bulky middle layer consisting of interlacing bundles of smooth muscle
contracts rhythmically during birth

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myometrium

42
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mucosal lining
fertilized egg burrows into endometrium and resides there during development

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endometrium

43
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what are the 2 chief layers of the endometrium?

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stratum functionalis
stratum basalis

44
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changes in response to ovarian hormone cycles
shed during menstruation

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stratum functionalis (functional layer)

45
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forms new stratum functionalis after menstruation
unresponsive to ovarian hormones

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stratum basalis (basal layer)

46
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branch into arcuate arteries in myometrium

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arcuate arteries

47
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arcuate arteries branch into ______ in endometrium which branch into….

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radial arteries

48
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in basal layer
rebuilds the functional layer

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straight arteries

49
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in functional layer
degenerate and regenerate in response to changing hormone levels
spasms cause shedding of functionalis layer during menstruation

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spiral arteries

50
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thin-walled tube 8-10 cm in legnth
extends from cervix to body exterior
between bladder and rectum
urethra runs parallel to vagina anteriorly
functions as birth canal, passageway for menstrual flow, and organ of copulation

A

vagina

51
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what are the 3 layers of the vagina?

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fibroelastic adventitia
smoother muscle muscularis
stratified squamous mucosa with rugae/ridges

52
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outer layer

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fibroelastic adventitia

53
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inner layer

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stratified squamous mucosa with rugae/ridges

54
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has no glands, secretions seep from vaginal walls from cervical mucous glands

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vaginal mucosa

55
Q

ruptures with intercourse

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hymen

56
Q

upper end of vagina surrounding cervix

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vaginal fornix

57
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hair-covered, fatty skin folds
counterpart of male scrotum

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labia majora

58
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hair-free skin folds lying within labia majora

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labia minora

59
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hair-covered, fatty area overlying pubic symphysis

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mons pubis

60
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recess within labia minora

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vestibule

61
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either side of vaginal opening
similar to bulbo-urethral glands in males
release mucus into vestibule for lubrication during arousal

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greater vestibular glands

62
Q

anterior to vestibule
counterpart of penis, erectile tissue

A

clitoris

63
Q

diamond-shaped region between pubic arch and coccyx
bordered by ischial tuberosities laterally

A

perineum

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