lecture 36

Question 1

function of the female reproductive system?

Answer 1

to produce oocytes
transport ova and spermatozoa to site for fertilisation
provides a site for the developing embryo and foetus to grow - protection, nourishment
delivery of foetus

Question 2

where is the female perineum?

Answer 2

region inferior to the pelvic floor and between upper region of the thighs

Question 3

what is the urogenital triangle?

Answer 3

external genitalia vulva

Question 4

where is the mons pubis?

Answer 4

in front of the pubic symphysis

Question 5

what does labia?

Answer 5

lips

Question 6

what is the major labia?

Answer 6

larger and more lateral

Question 7

what is the minor labia?

Answer 7

smaller than major and more medial

Question 8

what is the space between labia?

Answer 8

vestibule

Question 9

where does pubic hair grow?

Answer 9

mons pubis

Question 10

deep to the labia is where you find?

Answer 10

vestibular glands

Question 11

what are the vestibular glands?

Answer 11

lubricate the vaginal orifice

Question 12

what is the labia minora?

Answer 12

it spreads around the vagina and the urethral openings

Question 13

what is the clitoris?

Answer 13

complex erectile organ

Question 14

what are the parts of the clitoris?

Answer 14

glans
body
crura x 2
bulbs x 2

Question 15

clitoris development is…?

Answer 15

homologous to the penis

Question 16

most lateral portion of uterine tube?

Answer 16

infundibulum - a funnel shaped with finger like projections called fimbriae

Question 17

mid portion of the uterine tube?

Answer 17

ampulla - dilate area where fertilisation occurs

Question 18

most medial portion of the uterine tube?

Answer 18

isthmus - means “narrow passage”

Question 19

parts of the uterus?

Answer 19

cervix

body

Question 20

what are the layers of the uterus? outer to inner

Answer 20

perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium

Question 21

what is the layer that sheds during menstrual cycle?

Answer 21

endometrium

Question 22

what is the endometrium made up of?

Answer 22

columnar epithelium
uterine glands
arteries

Question 23

what is the perimetrium made up of?

Answer 23

connective tissue

Question 24

what is the myometrium made up of?

Answer 24

smooth muscle

Question 25

cervical canal provides passage where?

Answer 25

between uterine cavity and vagina

Question 26

what does the cervix regulate?

Answer 26

sperm transport

Question 27

what does the cervix produce?

Answer 27

cervical mucus

Question 28

what is the vagina?

Answer 28

fibromuscular, distensible female copulatory organ

Question 29

the vagina also functions as?

Answer 29

part of the birth canal

Question 30

where is the vagina?

Answer 30

lies between the urinary bladder and rectum

Question 31

where does the vagina extend to?

Answer 31

perineum to the cervix

Question 32

blood supply to female reproductive system branches off?

Answer 32

the abdominal aorta and internal iliac arteries

Question 33

what supplies the ovaries blood?

Answer 33

ovarian arteries

Question 34

what supplies blood to the uterus?

Answer 34

uterine artery

Question 35

what supplies the vagina blood?

Answer 35

vaginal artery

Question 36

the uterine arteries branch to form?

Answer 36

arcuate arteries which branch to form radial artery

Question 37

what do the straight arteries supply?

Answer 37

the basal aspect of the endometrium

Question 38

bilateral structures of the ovary?

Answer 38

lateral and posterior to the uterus | lateral portion of the true pelvic cavity

Question 39

what is the ovary the site of?

Answer 39

oogenesis and hormone production

Question 40

what do oocytes develop within?

Answer 40

follicles

Question 41

what is the outer cortex of the ovary?

Answer 41

follicles

Question 42

what do you find in the inner medulla of the ovary?

Answer 42

connective tissue blood/lymphatic vessels nerves

Question 43

what does the corpus lutem produce?

Answer 43

progesterone

Question 44

what are the ligaments that the peritoneum folds over to create?

Answer 44

mesometrium mesosalpinx mesovarium

Question 44

what are the ligaments that the peritoneum folds over to create?

Answer 44

mesometrium mesosalpinx mesovarium

Question 45

what are the main ligaments? (4)

Answer 45

broad ligament ovarian ligament suspensory ligament round ligament

Question 46

what is the rectouterine pouch?

Answer 46

continuous fold of broad ligament over posteriorly located rectum

Question 47

vesicouterine pouch?

Answer 47

continuous fold of broad ligament over anteriorly located bladder

Question 48

function of breasts?

Answer 48

function to nourish infants

Question 49

where do the breasts lie?

Answer 49

on pectorals major muscles

Question 50

what stimulates development of breast tissue?

Answer 50

estradiol and progesterone