Flashcards in Histology: Female GU Deck (22):
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What is the mesothelium of the ovarian cortex AKA?
Ovarian Cortex
2
After puberty - oocyte surrounded by single layer of squamous cells (granulosa cells) embedded in ovarian stroma
Primary Follicle
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– Large antrum filled with
fluid (liquor folliculi)
– Ready to release oocyte
in response to LH surge
– Granulosa cells directly
around the oocyte =
corona radiata
Graafian Follicle
4
What does the corpus luteum secrete?
Progesterone
5
In the absence of fertilization the corpus luteum degenerates, decreases in size and form the ___________ which consists of dense connective tissue
Corpus albicans
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What are the 3 layers of the fallopian tube wall?
- Mucosa
- Muscularis
- Serosa
7
Where are tubal cysts found?
In the serosa of the fallopian wall
8
What are the 3 layers of the uterus?
- Endometrium
- Myometrium
- Serosa
9
What is the endometrium mostly made of?
Glands
10
What layers are found in the endometrium?
- Functionalis
- Basalis
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- Near the lumen of endometrium
- Hormonally responsive
Functionalis
12
Produces new cells to replace endometrium that was shed during menstruation
Basalis
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• Lower part of uterus
• Bulges into vagina
Cervix
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What happens to the glands in the endometrium in the proliferative phase?
Glands grow larger and straighter
15
What happens to the gland sou the endometrium in the secretory phase?
Glands tortuous – progesterone effect, mucoid secretions stored within the glands
16
What cervix is made of simple columnar glands?
Endocervix
17
What cervix is made of stratified squamous epithelium?
Ectocervix
18
What is an area where both squamous and adenocarcinoma can arise?
Transitional Zone of the Cervix
19
Milk produced by the secretory alveoli first drains into ______________ and then interlobular ducts to lactiferous sinus
Intralobular Ducts
20
Milk produced by the secretory alveoli first drains into interlobular ducts and then interlobular ducts to _______________
Lactiferous Sinus
21
What tissue is found abundantly in breast tissue?
Adipose
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