FEMALE REPRO

Question 1

– most conspicuous, spreads out on both sides of uterus and attaches to the ovaries and uterine tubes

Answer 1

Broad Ligament

Question 2

2 small organs suspended in the pelvic cavity by ligaments

-covered by a layer of visceral peritoneum

Answer 2

OVARIES –

Question 3

OUTER PART OF OVARIES

Answer 3

dense CT which contain ovarian follicles which contain oocyte

Question 4

inner part of ovaries

Answer 4

: loose CT, with bv, lv, and nerves

Question 5

– extends from each ovary to lateral body wall

Answer 5

o Suspensory ligament

Question 6

attaches ovary to superior margin of uterus

Answer 6

o Ovarian ligament –

Question 7

folds of peritoneum that attach ovaries to the posterior surface of broad ligament
-way by which ovarian arteries, veins, nerves traverse suspensory l and enter ovary

Answer 7

o Mesovarium –

Question 8

• cells from which oocytes develop

Answer 8

*Oogonia

Question 9

associated with each ovary

• extend from area of ovaries to uterus
• open directly into the peritoneal cavity near each ovary and receive the secondary oocyte

Answer 9

UTERINE TUBE OR FALLOPIAN TUBE OR OVIDUCT –

Question 10

– opening of each uterine tube is surrounded by long, thin processes

Answer 10

FIMBRIAE

Question 11

where fertilization occurs, part of the uterine tube near ovary

Answer 11

Ampulla –

Question 12

– fertilized oocyte embeds in the uterine wall

Answer 12

Implantation

Question 13

– medium sized pear

-supported by broad and round ligament

Answer 13

UTERUS

Question 14

– part of uterus superior to the entrance of uterine tubes

Answer 14

o Fundus

Question 15

main part of uterus

Answer 15

o Body –

Question 16

narrower part OF UTERUS

Answer 16

o Cervix –

Question 17

– formed from the uterine cavity and uterine body; lined by mucouss glands

Answer 17

o Cervical canal

Question 18

– outer or serous layer; formed from visceral peritoneum OF UTERINE WALL
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Answer 18

o Perimetrium

Question 19

– middle or muscular layer; have smooth muscle

-thick, accounts for the bulk of uterine wall

Answer 19

Myometrium

Question 20

– innermost layer

• simple columnar + CT layer
• Spiral glands – simple tubular glans formed by endometrium folds
• superficial part is sloughed off during menstruation

Answer 20

o Endometrium

Question 21

uterus extends inferiorly into vagina

Answer 21

Prolapsed uterus –

Question 22

• female organ of copulation
• receives penis during intercourse
• extends from uterus to outside of body
• superior portion is attached to sides of cervix

Answer 22

VAGINA

Question 23

VAGINA has inner muscular layer to

Answer 23

ncrease in size to accommodate penis and during childbirth

Question 24

– thin mucous membrane covering the vaginal opening in young F

• may completely close vaginal orifice, in which case it must be removed to allow menstrual flow
• perforated by one or several holes
• openings are usually enlarged during the first sexual intercourse
• can be torn/perforated due to variety of activites
• not reliable indicator of virginity

Answer 24

hymen

Question 25

- vestibule + surrounding structures

Answer 25

EXTERNAL FEMALE GENITALIA or VULVA or PUDENDUM

Question 26

– space into which vagina and urethra open | -bordered by labia minora

Answer 26

VESTIBULE

Question 27

thin, longitudinal skin folds | -unite over clitoris to form prepuce

Answer 27

LABIA MINORA –

Question 28

– prominent rounded folds of skin lateral to labia minora - lateral surface covered with hair - medial surface has sebaceous and sweat glands

Answer 28

LABIA MAJORA

Question 29

space between labia majora

Answer 29

PUDENDAL CLEFT –

Question 30

– has shaft and distal glans - like glans penis, well supplied by sensory receptors - made up of erectile tissue

Answer 30

CLITORIS

Question 31

– produce a lubricating fluid that helps maintain moistness of vestibule

Answer 31

GREATER VESTIBULAR GLANDS

Question 32

– where two labia majora unite | -covered with hair

Answer 32

MONS PUBIS

Question 33

– region between vagina and anus - can tear during childbirth - episiotomy prevents such tearing

Answer 33

CLINICAL PERINEUM

Question 34

organs of milk production, located in the breasts - modified sweat glands - has a raised nipple surrounded by areola (circular pigmented area) both M and F

Answer 34

MAMMARY GLANDS –

Question 35

permanent enlargement of male breasts | -caused by hormonal imbalances and anabolic steroids abuse

Answer 35

GYNECOMASTIA –

Question 36

– surround alveoli and contract to expel milk from alveoli

Answer 36

• Myoepithelial cells

Question 37

secretory sacs in mammary glands/ breasts

Answer 37

alveoli

Question 38

very sensitive to tactile stimulation and contain smooth muscle -become erect when it contracts in response to stimuli such as touch, cold, sexual arousal

Answer 38

NIPPLES –

Question 38

Stimulate ovulation and formation of corpus luteum

Answer 38

LH

Question 39

Initiates development of follicles

Answer 39

FSH

Question 40

Following ovulation, inhibit LH and FSH secretion

Answer 40

Estro | Progesto