Chapter 22: Reproductive System Flashcards
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ovulation
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releases secondary oocyte & first polar body from the mature antral follicle; the secondary oocyte and 1 or 2 layers of surrounding follicular cells are usually propelled to the opening of the nearby uterine tube
2
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uterine tubes are also called…
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fallopian tubes or oviducts
3
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uterine tubes
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- infundibulum & fimbriae
- mucosa lined with cilia, which aid in transport of egg down uterine tube
- fertilization occurs in distal 1/3 of uterine tube
4
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uterus
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- hollow, muscular, pear shaped
- receives embryo & sustains its development
5
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uterus regions
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- fundus
- body
- cervix
6
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uterus lining
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- endometrium
- myometrium
- perimetrium
7
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vagina
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- fibromuscular tube that runs between uterus and outside of the body
- conveys uterine secretions, receives penis during intercourse
- fornices & hyman
8
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vulva
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female external reproductive organs; surround openings of urethra & vagina
9
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vulva parts
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- labia majora
- labia minora
- clitoris
- vestibular glands
10
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labia majora
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- rounded folds of adipose tissue & skin
- enclose & protect other external reproductive organs, merge to form a rounded elevation over the mons pubis
11
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labia minora
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- flattened, longitudinal folds between the labia major, well supplied with bv, form hood like covering around clitoris at anterior end
12
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clitoris
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- small projection between labia minor at anterior end of vulva
- corresponds to penis, composed of 2 columns of erectile tissue
13
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vestible
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- space between labia minor that encloses the veginal & urethral openings
- vestibular glands secrete music into the vestibule during sexual intercourse
14
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erection
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- erectile tissues in clitoris & around vaginal entrance respond to sexual stimulation
- nitric oxide dilates arteries in erectile tissue, expanding vagina
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lubrication
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- sexual stimulation causes vestibular glands to secrete mucus into vestibule
- mucus lubricates vestibule & vagina, to aid in intercourse
