Lecture 27: Female Reproductive System

Question 1

female reproductive system overview
1. produce eggs (__)
2. secrete female sex hormone (___)
3. receive sperm (__ ___)
4. protection for __/___

Answer 1

1. ova
2. estrogen
3. internal fertilization
4. embryo/fetus

Question 2

ovaries produce what

Answer 2

estrogen

Question 3

ovaries are tethered by what

Answer 3

suspensory ligament

Question 4

uterine tubes (fallopian tubes & oviducts)
1. function =
2. location of most successful ___
3. lined with ___

Answer 4

1. carry egg/zygote from ovary to uterus
2. fertilizations
3. ciliated columnar epithelium

Question 5

what are the 3 parts of the uterine tubes
1. ___ = conical expansion
2. ___ = intermediate portion of oviduct
3. ___ = uterine part of oviduct, uterine orifice

Answer 5

infundibulum
ampulla
isthmus

Question 6

gap exists between ovary and oviduct
1. path for infections into/out of ___ cavity
2. risk of ectopic ___

Answer 6

1. peritoneal
2. pregnancy

Question 7

what are the 3 layers of the uterus

Answer 7

endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium

Question 8

endometrium in the uterus:
1. ___ layer
2. thickness varies throughout ___
3. location of ___

Answer 8

1. inner
2. menstrual cycle
3. fetal development

Question 9

myometrium in the uterus =

Answer 9

middle layer (smooth muscle)

Question 10

perimetrium in the uterus =

Answer 10

outer layer (visceral peritoneum)

Question 11

cervix = muscular neck at base of __

Answer 11

uterus

Question 12

cervix is encircled by ___

Answer 12

cervical fornix

Question 13

vaginal wall layers:
1. inner (mucosa): ___ ___ epithelium
2. middle (muscularis): ____ and ___ muscles
3. outer (fibrous): connection to other ___ organs

Answer 13

1. stratified squamous
2. longitudinal/circular
3. pelvic

Question 14

vaginal orifice located in ___ of the vulva

Answer 14

vestibule

Question 15

orifice initially covered by thin membrane =

Answer 15

hymen

Question 16

broad ligament 3 parts:
1. mesometrium: mesentery of the ___
2. mesosalpinx: mesentery of the ___
3. mesovarium: mesentery of the ___

Answer 16

1. uterus
2. uterine tubes
3. ovaries

Question 17

what binds uterus to anterior wall of pelvis

Answer 17

round ligament

Question 18

what ties ovary to pelvic wall

Answer 18

suspensory ligament of the ovary

Question 19

what binds ovary to uterine wall

Answer 19

ovarian ligament

Question 20

what is the adipose pad that overlies pubic symphysis

Answer 20

mons pubis

Question 21

labia majora aka ___
1. protects more delicate structures of __

Answer 21

lips
1. vulva

Question 22

what is medial to labia majora

Answer 22

labia minora

Question 23

homologue of penis

Answer 23

clitoris

Question 24

clitoris is hemotumescent meaning

Answer 24

erectile

Question 25

vestibular bulbs found in lateral walls of ___

Answer 25

vestibule

Question 26

vestibule of the vagina is

Answer 26

the shallow depression between the labia majora (lips)

Question 27

what prevents dehydration of vulva and lubricates vagina

Answer 27

vestibular glands

Question 28

female part of the prostate gland in males

Answer 28

paraurethral glands

Question 29

what is an episiotomy

Answer 29

a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues

Question 30

__ ligaments suspend breast mass from skin

Answer 30

cooper's

Question 31

nipple = termination of ___ tissue mass at skin surface

Answer 31

glandular

Question 32

areola =

Answer 32

pigmented skin + sebaceous glands

Question 33

breast cancer =

Answer 33

abnormal cell growth (neoplasm) of breast tissue

Question 34

what is the 2nd most common cause of death in 35-55 y women

Answer 34

breast cancer

Question 35

breast cancer options

Answer 35

excision, mastectomy, chemotherapy

Question 36

cervical neoplasm (abnormal cell growth) - can become __ - tied to __, sexual activity, std's

Answer 36

cancerous smoking

Question 37

human papillomavirus =

Answer 37

HPV

Question 38

HPV - __ types, 40 are __ - __% infection rate in sexually active people

Answer 38

150+, STDs 50

Question 39

pap smear =

Answer 39

examination of cells taken from cervix

Question 40

uterine cancer 1. __ most common cancer in women 2. __ highest cause of death 3. most often associated with ___ 4. options:

Answer 40

1. 4th 2. 8th 3. menopause 4. hysterectomy > chemotherapy

Question 41

ovarian cancer 1. __ most common cancer in women 2. __ highest incidence of death 3. options:

Answer 41

1. 8th 2. 5th 3. surgery and chemotherapy