ch 28 - female reproductive system Flashcards
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main organs of female reproductive system (5)
ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia
accessory glands of female rep system
urethral and greater vestibular glands
greater vestibular gland function
secrete mucus to lubricate the vulva and vagin
mammary glands
specialized integumentary glands for milk production
ligaments that hold the ovaries in place (3)
broad, ovarian, and suspensory ligaments
recto-uterine pouch
space between the posterior walls of the uterus and the anterior surface of the colon
ovaries
female gonads that produce immature female gametes
what hormones does the ovaries secrete
estrogen, progesterone, inhibin, and relaxin
estrogen
hormone produced by granulosa cells thats responsible for buildup of the uterine endometrium
progesterone
primary hormone produced by corpus luteum
- prepares the endometirum for potential pregnancy
stroma
interior tissues of the ovary
uterine/fallopian tubes
tubes that transport locates to the uterus
3 parts of the uterine tubes
infundibulum (closest to ovaries)
ampulla (longest segment)
isthmus (closest to body of uterus)
uterus
inverted pear shaped organ that protects, nourishes and removes wastes for the developing embryo
4 regions of the uterus
fundus
body
isthmus
cervix
layers of the uterine wall
perimetrium (outermost layer)
myometrium
endometrium (inner layer)
2 layers of the endometrium
functional (inner, contains most uterine glands
basal layer
vagina
tube that extends between the cervix and the vestibule
muscles along vaginal entrance
hymen and vestibular bulb
vulva
external female genitalia
mons pubis
mound of adipose tissue that cushions the pubic symphysis
vestibule
central specs where the vagina and the urethra open
labia majora
adipose tissue, sebaceous & sudoriferous glands
• homologous to the scrotum
labia minora
small hairless folds around the vestibule