Female Reproductive System

Question 1

What are the components of the female reproductive system?

Answer 1

The female reproductive system includes ovaries, oviducts (fallopian tubes), uterus, cervix, vagina, and external genitalia (mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, hymen, and clitoris).

Question 2

What is the primary function of the ovaries?

Answer 2

The ovaries produce the female gamete (ovum) and several steroid hormones (ovarian hormones).

Question 3

Describe the structure of the ovaries and where it is situated.

Answer 3

Each ovary is about 2 to 4 cm in length and is covered by a thin epithelium enclosing the ovarian stroma, which is divided into a peripheral cortex and an inner medulla. It is situated one on each side of the lower abdomen.

Question 4

Waht are the accessory ducts of the female reproductive system?

Answer 4

The oviduct (fallopian tube), uterus and vagina constitute the female accessory ducts.

Question 5

Structure of fallopian tube (oviduct). What are the parts of the fallopian tube (oviduct)?

Answer 5

Each fallopian tube is about 10-12 cm long and extends from the periphery of each ovary to the uterus. The part closer to the ovary is the funnel-shaped infundibulum. The edges of the infundibulum, it leads to a wider part of the oviduct called ampulla, and the alst part of the oviduct isthmus has a narrow lumen and it joins the uterus.

Question 6

What are the functions of the fimbriae?

Answer 6

The finger-like projections called fimbriae help in the collection of the ovum after ovulation.

Question 7

What is the shape of the uterus?

Answer 7

The uterus is like an inverted pear.

Question 8

Another name for uterus is?

Answer 8

Womb

Question 9

What supports the uterus, and what does it open into?

Answer 9

The uterus is supported by ligaments attached to the pelvic wall. It opens into the vagina through a narrow cervix.

Question 10

What is the anatomical structure that forms the birth canal in conjunction with the vagina?

Answer 10

The cervical canal, along with the vagina, forms the birth canal.

Question 11

What are the layers of the uterine wall?

Answer 11

The uterine wall has three layers: the external (thin membranous) perimetrium, middle myometrium (smooth muscle), and inner endometrium (glandular layer).

Question 12

What is the function of the endometrium?

Answer 12

The endometrium undergoes cyclical changes during the menstrual cycle.

Question 13

What is the function of myometrium?

Answer 13

It exhibits strong contractions during the delivery of the baby.

Question 14

Name the external genitalia of the female reproductive system.

Answer 14

The external genitalia include the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, hymen, and clitoris.

Question 15

Describe the structure and location of the mons pubis.

Answer 15

The mons pubis is a cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair, located over the pubic bone.

Question 16

What are the labia majora and where are they located?

Answer 16

The labia majora are fleshy flods of tissue extending down from the mons pubis and surrounding the vaginal opening.

Question 17

What are the labia minora, and how do they relate to the labia majora?

Answer 17

The labia minora are paired folds of tissue located under the labia majora.

Question 18

What is the hymen, and what can cause it to tear?

Answer 18

The hymen is a membrane partially covering the opening of the vagina. It can tear during first coitus (intercourse), by a sudden fall or jolt, insertion of a vaginal tampon, or participation in certain sports like horseback riding or cycling.

Question 19

Where is the clitoris located, and what is its structure?

Answer 19

The clitoris is a tiny finger-like structure located at the upper junction of the two labia minora above the urethral opening.

Question 20

What are the components of mammary glands?

Answer 20

Mammary glands consist of glandular tissue, adipose tissue (fat), mammary loves, alveoli, mammary tubules, mammary ducts, mammary ampulla, and lactiferous ducts.

Question 21

What is the function of alveoli in mammary glands?

Answer 21

Alveoli are clusters of cells that secrets milk, which is stored in their cavaties (lumens).

Question 22

How are mammary ducts formed?

Answer 22

Mammary ducts are formed by the joining of mammary tubules from each mammary lobe.

Question 23

What is the significance of the mammary ampulla?

Answer 23

The mammary ampulla serves as a wider structure where several mammary ducts converge before connecting to the lactiferous duct, which is responsible for transporting milk out of the breast.

Question 24

Describe the pathway of milk secretion from the mammary glands.

Answer 24

Milk is secreted by alveoli, then travels through mammary tubules, mammary ducts, mammary ampulla, and finally through the lactiferous duct, which allows it to be sucked out for breastfeeding.

Question 25

How are the various components of the female reproductive system integrated structurally and functionally?

Answer 25

The parts of the female reproductive system, along with a pair of mammary glands, are integrated structurally and functionally to support processes such as ovulation, fertilization, pregnancy, birth, and childcare.