Female Rep. Sys. Flashcards

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is a fold of peritoneum that covers the floor of the pelvis in the female

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Broad Ligament

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is the female reproductive cell or egg and is formed in the ovary

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Ovum

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is the maturing and expulsion of an ovum from the ovary that occurs every 28 days

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Ovulation

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is the union of a female ovum

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Fertilization

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5
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the male reproductive cell

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Spermatozoon

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is the age at which ovulation and menstruation begins

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Puberty

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is the discharged of blood and the lining membrane of the uterus

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Menstruation

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it crosses the pelvis from one side to the other

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Broad Ligament

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broad ligament divided into anterior and posterior part which containing __

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An - Bladder
Po - Rectum

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10
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the ovulation occurs every ____

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28 days

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what are the part of the female reproductive system

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  1. Ovaries (2)
    - graafian or ovarian follicles
    - corpora lutea or corpus luteum
  2. Uterine or Fallopian Tubes (2)
  3. Uterus (1)
    - Fundus
    - Body
    - Cervix Uteri
  4. Vagina
  5. External Genital (Vulva)
  6. Breasts
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are two flat oval organs which lies one in each side of the pelvis

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Ovaries

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13
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each ovaries measure about ___ in length

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1.5 to 2 inches in length

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is a cell nest that has undergone further development

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Graafian or Ovarian Follicle

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a layer of fluid forms a vesicle around the ovum or egg, leaving the ovum attached to the ring at one point

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Graafian or Ovarian Follicle

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as each ___ develops, it comes to lie close to the surface of the ovary

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Follicle

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17
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after ____ an ovum is expelled from one of the ovaries every 28 days

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Puberty

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during development each follicle secretes an internal secretion ___ or ___ which is absorbed by the blood capillaries and causes changes in the breasts and uterine lining

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“oestrin” or “folliculin”

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is the follicle AFTER the ovum or the egg has been expelled

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Corpus Luteum

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a small hemorrhage occurs and a new type of cell develops which produces another internal secretion

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Corpus Luteum

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this secretion is absorbed by the blood and causes changes in the lining of the uterus in preparation for receiving a fertilized ovum

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Corpus Luteum

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If ovum is not fertilized the corpus luteum is ____

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dries up

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are hollow tubes which passes from the outer upper angles of the uterus and pases in the broad ligament

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Uterine Tubes

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the lateral end is open and has several finger-like processes called ___

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what are the three coats of the Fallopian tube
1. Epithelial Lining 2. Involuntary Muscle 3. Peritoneal Covering
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is a flattened pear-shaped organ measuring about 3x2x1 inches in size
Uterus
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It lies in the broad ligament in the female pelvis and its central cavity is triangular is shape when viewed from the front
Uterus
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it is an organ in which the fertilized ovum or egg develops
Uterus
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it increases in size along with the growing fetus
Uterus
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the uterus is measured about ___ inches in size
3 x 2 x 1
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what are the three covering of the uterus
1. Endometrium 2. Myometrium 3. Peritoneum / Perimetrium
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lining membrane
Endometrium
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muscle layer
Myometrium
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the serous covering
Peritoneum / Perimetrium
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what are the parts of Uterus
1. Fundus 2. Body 3. Cervix
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part above the openings of both uterine tubes
Fundus
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part between the fundus and the lower constricted part
Body
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opening between the cervix and the body
Internal Os
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opening between the lower end of the cervix and the vagina
External Os
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it has ___ which partly or completely covers the outer opening of the vagina
Hymen
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female organ of copulation and function to receive the penis uring intercourse
Vagina
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are the structures which are visible from the outside
External Genitals / Vulva / Pudendum
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are four folds of skin, two on each side of the vaginal opening
Labia
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What are the 2 under of labia
A. Labia Majora / Labium Majus B. Labia Minora / Labium Minus
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is the prominence over the pubic bones that cushions the symphysis pubis
Mons Pubis
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is a small, sensitive erectile organ at the upper end of the vulva homologous with the penis
Clitoris
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is the space between the inner folds of the labia upon which the urethra and vagina open
Vestibule
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are lobulated racemose glands situated one on each side of the vaginal orifice
Bartholin's Gland / Vulvo - Vaginal Gland
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are orifices just below the outer part of the meatus that run in a tortuous fashion below and parallel to the urethra for a distance about 1.5 cm
Para - urethral Gland / Skene's Gland
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It is a boat-shaped fossa which becomes visible on separation of the labia
Vestibule
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it secretes mucous for lubrication of the vaginal orifice and canal during copulation
Bartholin's Gland / Vulvo-Vaginal Gland
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In para-urethral gland / skene's gland is below and parallel to the urethra for a distance of about____
1.5 cm
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is bot actually a reproductive gland, but an organ designed to nourish the young
Breast or Mammary Gland
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is a small prominence extending out d from the breast towards its center
Nipple
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is a circular area of skin at the base of the nipple, colored pink in young but turns brown after pregnancy has begun
Areola
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are 15-20 small tubes which pass from the substances of each breast to open at the nipple
Lactiferous Ducts