Female Reproduction Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Function and structure of the broad ligament
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- wide fold of peritoneum that supports the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries
two parts:
mesosalpinx: supports the uterine tube
mesometrium: supports the uterus
2
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Function and structure of the ovarian ligament
A
attaches the median pole of the ovary to the uterus
3
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Function and structure of the ovaries
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- produces eggs and hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and androgens
- almond shaped organs located in the ovarian fossa
- enclosed by a tunica albuginea
4
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Function, structure, and regions of the uterine tubes
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- transports eggs from the ovaries to the uterus
- 3 layers: mucosa, muscularis, serosa
- 4 regions: infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus, uterine part
5
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Function, structure, regions, and layers of the uterus
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- site of implantation of a egg fertilization and protects and nourishes is developing fetus
- regions: fundus, body, cervix
- layers: perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium
6
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Function and structure of the vagina
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- discharge of menstrual fluid, sexual intercourse, birth canal
- 3 layers: adventitia, muscularis, mucosa
7
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Function and structure of the vulva
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- protection, pleasure, and urination
- contains mons pubis, labia minora and majora, clitoris, vestibule, vestibular bulbs, and greater vestibular glands
8
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Function and structure of the vestibule
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- protective entryway and contains the openings of the vagina and urethra
- space enclosed by the labia minora
9
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Function and structure of the clitoris
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- sexual stimulation
- small, highly sensitive organ
10
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Function and structure of greater vestibular glands
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- secrete mucus to lubricate the vulva
- pea sized glands on either side of the vagina
11
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Function and structure of the mons pubis
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- cushions the pubic symphysis and protects underlying structures
- adipose tissue
12
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Function and structure of the labia majora
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- encloses and protects the inner vulva structures
- outer fold of skin and adipose tissue
