Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Name the 5 key structures in the female reproductive system.

Answer 1

1. Ovaries
2. Uterine tubes
3. Uterus
4. Vagina and vestibule
5. Vulva

Question 2

Purpose of the Ovarian Artery?

Answer 2

A blood supply for the ovary, uterine tube and uterine horn.

Question 3

How many ovaries are there?

Answer 3

Two

Question 4

Describe the two main functions of the ovaries.

Answer 4

1. To produce ova ready for fertilisation
2. Act as an endocrine gland and secrete hormones oestrogen and progesterone.

Question 5

The ovaries are held close to the kidneys by the ovarian ____________ _______________?

Answer 5

Suspensory ligament

Question 6

What is the ovarian bursa?

Answer 6

Pocket which completely covers the ovary.

Question 7

What is the issue with the small opening in the ovarium bursa?

Answer 7

Can lead to infection.

Question 8

What are the ovaries made of?

Answer 8

Connective tissues, smooth muscle, and blood capillaries.

Question 9

Define: Visceral peritoneum

Answer 9

Protective abdominal membrane

Question 10

Ova starts out as what?

Answer 10

Developing follicles

Question 11

What is the role of progesterone?

Answer 11

Maintains the pregnancy

Question 12

Define: Oogenesis

Answer 12

Creation of ova… occurs in ovarian follicles

Question 13

Simplify the term ‘germ cell’.

Answer 13

Sex cell

Question 14

What do the Graafian follicles produce?

Answer 14

Estrogen

Question 15

Purpose of the uterine tube?

Answer 15

• To collect ova
• To convey ova
• To provide a good environment for ova

Question 16

What is the opening end to the ovary called?

Answer 16

The infundibulum

Question 17

What is the peritoneum?

Answer 17

A membrane of connective tissue found throughout the abdomen.

Question 18

What are the three different names for peritoneum and the area?

Answer 18

1. Mesosalpinx - around the uterine tubes
2. Mesovarium - around the ovaries
3. Mesometrium - around the uterus

Question 19

Meso = ?

Answer 19

Peritoneum

Question 20

Describe the shape of the uterus.

Answer 20

• Y-Shaped structure
• Consists of the uterine horns and uterine body

Question 21

What is the function of the uterus?

Answer 21

• Provide a receptacle in which embryos can develop
• Provide the correct environment for the embryos
• Allow embryos to get nutrients from placenta (mother)

Question 22

The Uterine ___________ contain the embryos during pregnancy.

Answer 22

Horns

Question 23

State the layers of the uterine body:

Answer 23

• Perimetrium (outer layer)
• Myometrium (middle layer)
• Endometrium (inner layer)

Question 24

Define: Oestrus

Answer 24

‘In’ Season

Question 25

Describe the shape and key function of the cervix.

Answer 25

• Short, thick walled muscular sphincter
• connects to uterine body with the vagina
• cervical canal runs through the centre to allow sperm to pass

Question 26

Define: Urogenital

Answer 26

‘Shares’ with the urinary tract.

Question 27

The vulva consists of 2 parts, what are they?

Answer 27

1. the labia
2. the clitoris

Question 28

What sort of gland are mammary glands?

Answer 28

Cutaneous glands

Question 29

How many pairs (mammary glands) does a dog and cat have?

Answer 29

Dogs- 5 pairs
Cats- 4 pairs