Ch 75: Ovaries

Question 1

In premenopausal women, the ovaries are almond-shaped, gray–pink solid
organs that measure approximately____with an average weight of ______

Answer 1

In premenopausal women, the ovaries are almond-shaped, gray–pink solid
organs that measure approximately 4 × 2.5 × 1 cm, with an average weight of 4
to 5 g

Question 2

The
_____, ligament extends from the surface of the
ovary to the lateral pelvic wall, forming the superior and lateral aspect of the
broad ligament

Answer 2

The
infundibular pelvic, or suspensory, ligament extends from the surface of the
ovary to the lateral pelvic wall, forming the superior and lateral aspect of the
broad ligament

Question 3

The blood supply of the ovary is derived from the
_______, which arise from the aorta immediately below the level of the
renal arteries and course through the retroperitoneum and infundibular pelvic
ligaments.

Answer 3

The blood supply of the ovary is derived from the
ovarian arteries, which arise from the aorta immediately below the level of the
renal arteries and course through the retroperitoneum and infundibular pelvic
ligaments.

Question 4

The venous return of the ovary empties to the ____ on the left
and directly to the ______ on the right.

Answer 4

The venous return of the ovary empties to the renal vein on the left
and directly to the vena cava on the right.

Question 5

The fallopian tubes
consist of four separate histologic layers:

Answer 5

The fallopian tubes
consist of four separate histologic layers: the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis
(external longitudinal and inner circular layers), and outer serosal layer, which is
continuous with the visceral peritoneum of the uterus.