B8-003 Reproductive Organs Flashcards
(124 cards)
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the prostate is connected to the pubic symphysis via the […] ligament
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puboprostatic
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limits the direct spread of prostate cancer, preventing it from going into the rectum
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rectoprostatic fascia (denonvillier)
3
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deepest point of the pelvic area
fluid accumulates here in ascites
in a man
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rectovesicular pouch
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tough, fibrous outer covering of the testicle/ovary
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tunica albuginea
(septa within testes is also comprised of this)
5
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sperm production occurs in the
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seminiferous tubules
6
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sperm is stored in the
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ductals of the epididymis
7
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the vas deferens exits through the […] into the pelvis
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deep inguinal ring
8
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the ductus deferens ascends up the
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spermatic cord
9
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form the blood-testes barrier
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sertoli cells
(in germinal epithelium)
10
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in what layer of the seminiferous tubule is sperm produced?
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germinal epithelium
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supporting/nurturing cells of the sperm
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sertoli cells
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interstitial areas between seminiferous tubules contain […] cells that release testosterone
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leydig cells
13
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surround the seminiferous tubules and generate contractions to propel sperm/fluid
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myoid cells
14
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the vas deferens is located superior to the […] on the posterior bladder
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ureter
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where the ampulla of the ductus deferens and the seminal vesicle join is called the […]
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ejaculatory duct
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prostate is located […] to the bladder
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inferior
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the bulbo-urethral glands are located in the […] pouch
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deep perineal
(inferior to prostate)
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secrete thick alkaline fluid that contains fructose and a coagulating agent to mix with sperm
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seminal gland
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blood supply to prostate [2]
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inferior vesicle artery and middle rectal artery
20
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what zone/lobe of the prostate is highly susceptible to BPH?
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medial lobe (or central zone)
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what zone/lobe of the prostate are more susceptible to prostate cancer ?
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peripheral zone/inferior lobe
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space between the pubic symphysis and bladder
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retropubic space
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pouch between the rectum and uterus
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recto-uterine pouch (Douglas)
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pouch between the bladder and uterus
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vesico-uterine pouch
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anchoring point for pelvic floor musculature and perineal muscles
perineal body
| AKA perineal body
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in females, the ureter runs adjacent to the [...] ligament
suspensory ligament of the ovary
| also cardinal
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[...] encircle the cervix as is protrudes into the vagina
fornices
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fold of peritoneum comprising the mesometrium, mesovarium, and mesosalpinx
broad ligament
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connects the uterus to the lateral pelvic wall
broad ligament
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ligament containing the ovary, fallopian tube, and round ligament
broad ligament
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connects ovary to uterine horn
ovarian ligament
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uterine ligament that is a derivative of the gubernaculum [2]
ovarian ligament
round ligament
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connects the uterine horn to the labia majora
round ligament
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uterine ligament that travels through the superficial inguinal canal
round ligament
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connects the ovary to the lateral pelvic wall
suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament
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uterine ligament containing the ovarian vessels
suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament
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ovarian vessel ligation during oophorectomy risks damaging the
ureter
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connects the cervix to the lateral pelvic wall
cardinal ligament
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uterine ligament containing the uterine vessels
cardinal ligament
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condensation at the base of the broad ligament forms the
cardinal ligament
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uterine vessel ligation during hysterectomy risks damaging the
ureter
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connects the cervix to the sacrum
uterosacral ligament
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ligaments providing active support to the uterus [2]
cardinal
uterosacral
(everything else is passive)
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uterine artery and vein travel in the [...] ligament
cardinal
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the ovarian artery and vein travel in the [...] ligament
suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament
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the ovarian artery and the uterine artery anastomose in the [2]
mesovarium
mesosalpinx
(of the broad ligament)
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angle of the uterine body and axis of cervix
anteflexion
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angle of axis of the vagina and axis of the cervix
anteversion
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uterus is located more posteriorly
retroversion
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ligaments involved in ovarian torsion [2]
suspensory
ovarian
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most common locations for ectopic pregnancy
ampulla of uterine tube
isthmus of uterine tube
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uterus starts to descend into the vagina
uterine prolapse
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bladder protrudes through vagina
cystocele
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rectum protrudes anteriorly into vagina
rectocele
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abdominal contents put pressure into the pouch of Douglas and push into the vagina
enterocele
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part of the ovary that house the oogonia and corpus lutea
cortex
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part of the ovary that is highly vascular and contains nerves
medulla
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what layer of the endometrium is lost during menstruation?
stratum functionalis (superficial) layer
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what layer of the endometrium is the source of regeneration?
stratum basalis (basal) layer
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most common pelvic neoplasm
fibroids (leiomyomas)
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sensitive to HPV viruses and site of cervical cancer
squamous-columnar junction and transformation zone of cervix
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epithelial histology of the ectocervix
stratified squamous epithelium, non-keratinized
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epithelial histology of the transformation zone
squamocolumnar junction
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most common area for cervical cancer
sampled by pap test
transformation zone
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epithelial histology of the endocervix
simple columnar epithelium
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epithelial histology of the uterus
simple columnar epithelium with long tubular glands in the proliferative phase and coiled glands in the secretory phase
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epithelial histology of the fallopian tube
simple columnar epithelium, ciliated
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epithelial histology of the outer surface of the ovary
simple cuboidal epithelium
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epithelial histology of the vagina
stratified squamous epithelium, non-keratinized
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pathway of sperm during ejaculation (First Aid version)
Seminiferous tubules
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Ejaculatory ducts
Nothing
Urethra
Penis
SEVEN UP
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cell of the seminiferous tubule that maintains the germ cell pool and produce primary spermatocytes
speramatogonia
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germ cells that line the seminiferous tubules
spermatogonia
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cell of the seminiferous tubule that secrete inhibin B and androgen binding protein
sertoli cells
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cell of the seminiferous tubule that produce MIF
sertoli cells
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tight junctions between [...] cells forms the bood-testis barrier
sertoli cells
(isolates gametes from autoimmune attack)
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cell of the seminiferous tubule that support/nourish developing spermatozoa
sertoli cells
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cell of the seminiferous tubule that regulates spermatogenesis
sertoli cells
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cell of the seminiferous tubule that are temperature sensitive
sertoli cells
(decrease sperm production and increase inhibin B)
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convert testosterone and androstenedione to estrogens via aromatase
| in males
sertoli cells
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homolog of female granulosa cell
sertoli cells
| granuolSa,Sertoli, fSh
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cell of the seminiferous tubule that secrete testosterone in the presence of LH
leydig cells
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cell of the seminiferous tubule that is unaffected by temperature
leydig cells
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homolog of female theca interna cells
leydig cells
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prior to ejaculation, sperm are stored in the
epididymis
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BPH most commonly affects the [...] of the prostate
median lobe/transition zone
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prostatic cancer most commonly affects the [...] of the prostate
posterior lateral lobes/ peripheral zone
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open onto the posterior of the bladder wall, commonly affected by posterior bladder cancer
ureter
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what is the most common position of the uterus
anteflexed and anteverted
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layer in which fibroids form
myometrium
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vaginal artery and vaginal branch both arise from the [...] artery
uterine
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vaginal structure surrounding the cervix
fornices
(ligated in hysterectomy)
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what layers are incised to access the vas deferens
skin
dartos
external spermatic fascia (external oblique)
cremaster (internal oblique)
internal spermatic fascia (transversalis)
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what structures should be dissected away during vasectomy? [2]
testicular artery
pampiniform plexus of veins
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pathway of sperm from testis to urethra (Keim's version)
seminiferous tubules
rete testis
efferent ductules
epididymis (stores sperm)
vas deferens
ejaculatory duct
prostatic urethra
intermediate urethra
spongey urethra
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the vas deferens combines with the [...] via the ejaculatory duct
seminal vesicle
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immune reaction that can be a complication of vasectomy
sperm granuloma
(hard nodule in place that procedure was performed)
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if cervical cancer is effecting the stratified squamous epithelium, what is it called?
squamous cell carcinoma
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if cervical cancer is effecting the simple columnar epithelium, what is it called?
cervical adenocarcinoma
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the transformation zone of the cervix is [...] as the female ages
migratory
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fluid build up in a persistent process vaginalis causing a swollen testis
hydrocele
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diagnosed via transillumination, the light penetrates through
hydrocele
(if hemocele, light would not penetrate)
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engorgement of the pampiniform plexus of veins in a "worm-like" sac
varicocele
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varicocele is most commonly on the left side due to compression of the [...] vein between the aorta and SMA
left renal vein
(nutcracker syndrome)
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compression of left renal vein between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery
Nutcracker syndrome
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undescended or agenesis of a testicle
cryptorchidism
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painless-fluid filled sac of the epididymis
spermatocele
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weakening of the ligaments and muscles supporting the uterus due to pregnancy, age, and weight can result in [...] causing urinary incontinence
uterine prolapse
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chronic [...] infection is the primary cause of cervical cancer
HPV
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edematous ovaries on ultrasound and decreased ovarian blood flow on doppler
ovarian torsion
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ovarian torsion occurs in the [...] ligament
suspensory
(can occlude ovarian artery and vein)
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[...] ducts open in the seminal colliculus
ejaculatory ducts
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[...] ducts open into the urethral sinuses
prostate
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[...] ducts open into the bulbous part of the penile urethra
bulbourethral ducts
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the ducts of the [...] join the ampulla of the ductus deferens to form the ejaculatory duct
seminal vesicle
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pathological accumulations of serous fluids within the spermatic cord due to serous secretions from a remnant of the peritoneum (tunica vaginalis)
hydrocele
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painless swollen testis that feels like a water balloon
hydrocele
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identify the layers of the uterus
A. stratum functionalis of endometrium
b. stratum basalis of endometrium
c. myometrium
d. serosa
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fibroids form in what layer of the uterus?
myometrium
119
presents with heavy/prolonged menses, reproductive dysfunction, and bulk related symptoms
fibroids
120
what is the normal histology of the place a Pap smear is obtained?
transition from squamous to columnar epithelial cells
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will present with continuous urine loss from the vagina
vesicovaginal fistula
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positional, intermittent leakage of urine from the vagina could indicated
ureterovaginal fistula
123
BPH will most likely form in what zone of the prostate?
transition (central) zone
| AKA median lobe
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prostate cancer will most likely form in what zone of the prostate?
peripheral zone
