Female Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Uterine tubes/fallopian tubes
A
Connects oocyte from ovary to uterus
2
Q
Infundibulum
A
Cilia that just egg into uterine tube
3
Q
Uterus
A
Site of embryo implantation
Provides protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for embryo (1-8 weeks)and fetus
4
Q
Vagina
A
From uterus to exterior
5
Q
Labia
A
Lubricate vagina
6
Q
Perimetrium
A
Perimeter or outer layer (goes lateral)
7
Q
Myometrium
A
Smooth muscle layer
8
Q
Endometrium
A
Inner most layer
Changes monthly
9
Q
Uterine cycle
A
Monthly changes in functional zone of uterus in response to sex hormones
Average length-28 days
2-35 days
First cycle begins 11-12 years
Continues until menopause 45-55 years of age
10
Q
Uterine cycle phases
A
Menses - degeneration of endometrium
Menstruation:
1-7 days
35- 50 mL of blood
