18a Female reproductive

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Diamond-shaped region between the pubic arch and coccyx
Bordered by the ischial tuberosities laterally

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Perineum

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Erectile tissue hooded by the prepuce
The exposed portion is called the glans

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Clitoris (homologous to the penis)E

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hair-free skin folds lying within the labia majora; homologous to the ventral penis

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Labia minora

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elongated, hair-covered, fatty skin folds homologous to the male scrotum

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Labia majora

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round, fatty area overlying the pubic symphysis

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Mons pubis

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Not present in all females
Source of Female ejaculation

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Skene’s gland

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Greater vestibular
Pea-size glands flanking the vagina
Homologous to the bulbourethral glands
Keep the vestibule moist and lubricated

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(Bartholin’s) glands

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Vagina
Wall consists of three coats

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1. Fibroelastic adventitia
2. Smooth muscle muscularis
3. Stratified squamous mucosa

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Mucosa near the vaginal orifice forms an incomplete partition called the

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hymen

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upper end of the vagina surrounding the cervix

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Vaginal fornix

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Thin-walled tube lying between the bladder and the rectum, extending from the cervix to the exterior of the body
The urethra is embedded in the anterior wall
Provides a passageway for birth, menstrual flow, and is the organ of copulation

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Vagina

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Day 1 (Ovarian Cycle)

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FSH released
The cycle starts anew

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decline of the progesterone and estrogen results in sloughing of the endometrium and the beginning of menese

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Days 26-28 (Ovarian Cycle)

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maintains the thickness of the endometrium

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Progesterone

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transforms the ruptured follicle into a corpus luteum, which produces inhibin, progesterone, and estrogen

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LH

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Day 14

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LH triggers Ovulation

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matures the ovum

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Estrogen

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stimulates the egg to develop

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FSH

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mucosal lining of the uterine cavity (where implantation of fertilized egg takes place).
Has numerous uterine glands that change in length as the endometrial thickness changes- two layers: Stratum functionalis and Stratum basalis

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Endometrium

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Undergoes cyclic changes in response to ovarian hormones
Is shed during menstruation

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Stratum functionalis

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Forms a new functionalis after menstruation ends
Does not respond to ovarian hormones

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Stratum basalis

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lies between the rectum and the uterus

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Rectouterine pouch

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lies between the bladder and the uterus

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Vesicouterine pouch

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bind the anterior wall to the labia majora

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Round ligaments

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portion of the broad ligament that supports the uterus laterally

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Mesometrium

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secrete mucus that covers the external os and blocks sperm entry except during midcycle

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Cervical glands

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cavity of the cervix that communicates with: The vagina via the external os The uterine body via the internal os

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Cervical canal

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narrow neck which projects into the vagina inferiorly

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Cervix

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narrowed region between the body of uterus and cervix

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Isthmus

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rounded region superior to the entrance of the uterine tubes

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Fundus

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major portion of the uterus

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Body

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Hollow, thick-walled musclular organ located in the pelvis anterior to the rectum and posterosuperior to the bladder

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Uterus

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Nonciliated cells keep the oocyte and the sperm nourished and moist

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Uterine Tubes

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Receive the ovulated oocyte and provide a site for fertilization Empty into the superolateral region of the uterus via the isthmus Expand distally around the ovary forming the ampulla The ampulla ends in the funnel-shaped, ciliated infundibulum containing fingerlike projections called fimbriae

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Uterine Tubes (Fallopian Tubes) and Oviducts

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occurs when the ovary wall ruptures and expels the secondary oocyte. ejection of the oocyte from the ripening folliclealternates ovaries every month

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Ovulation

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a twinge of pain sometimes felt at ovulation

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Mittelschmerz

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called the White Body

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Corpus Albicans

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ruptured follicle after ovulation called the Yellow Body

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Corpus Luteum

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secondary follicle at its most mature stage that bulges from the surface of the ovary

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Graafian follicle

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has a fluid-filled space to form a central antrum

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Secondary follicle

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two or more layers of cells enclose the oocyte

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Primary follicle

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one layer of cells surrounding the oocyte

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Primordial follicle

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Each follicle consists of an immature egg called an

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oocyte

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ovarian arteries and the ovarian branch of the uterine artery

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Blood Supply

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contains the suspensory ligament and the mesovarium

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Broad ligament

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suspends the ovary from the fallopian tubes

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Mesovarium

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anchors the ovary laterally to the pelvic wall

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Suspensory ligament

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anchors the ovary medially to the uterus

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Ovarian ligament

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external sex organs

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External genitalia

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ovaries and the internal ducts

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Internal genitalia

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Accessory ducts include

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uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina