Module 17 - The female reproductive system

Question 1

The ovaries are anchored to the pelvic cavity by several folds of:
Name the three structures.

Answer 1

peritoneum
-Broad ligament
-Suspensory ligament
-ovarian ligament

Question 2

List the uterine tube parts in order from closest to the ovary to closest to the uterus

Answer 2

fibriae → infundibulum → ampulla → isthmus → uterine part → uterine cavity

Question 3

In what section of the uterine tube does fertilization usually occur?

Answer 3

the ampulla

Question 4

What makes up the myometrium?

Answer 4

smooth muscle

Question 5

The uterine artery is a branch off the _____________ artery whereas the ovarian artery is a branch off the __________

Answer 5

internal iliac; abdominal aorta

Question 6

What are the two recesses and how are they formed?

Answer 6

-pouches formed by peritoneal folds - vesicouterine (uterus and bladder) and rectouterine

Question 7

What kind of epithelial tissue makes up the vagina?

Answer 7

stratified squamous

Question 8

What kind of connective tissue is found in the cervix?

Answer 8

collagen fibers

Question 9

The labia majora is homologous to what male structure?

Answer 9

the scrotum

Question 10

The _____ of the mammary glands produce milk

Answer 10

alveoli

Question 11

THe cervix have glands that secrete protective ____

Answer 11

mucus

Question 12

The primary female sex organ is :

Answer 12

ovaries

Question 13

The ovaries are intra/retroperitoneal?

Answer 13

intraperitoneal

Question 14

The ovarian gonadal artery branches off?

Answer 14

the descending aorta just inferior to the renal arteries and is drained by the ovarian vein

Question 15

What is the typical SITE for fertilization?

Answer 15

the uterine tubes

Question 16

How log does it take for the oocyte to travel the length of the uterine tube and reach the lumen of the uterus?

Answer 16

3 days

Question 17

What covers the inner longitudinal and outer circular layers of the uterine tubes?

Answer 17

muscularis smooth muscle

Question 18

What are the four regions of the uterus?

Answer 18

-fundus
-body
-isthmus
-cervix

Question 19

What is the typical position of the uterus?

Answer 19

anteverted (towards bladder)

Question 20

T/F: The lumen is continous with the uterine tubes and vagina

Answer 20

true

Question 21

What is the uterine wall composed of?

Answer 21

Perimetrium: outermost visceral layer covered by CT
Myometrium: middle thickest layer made of smooth muscle that can cause period cramps
Endometrium: the innermost layer that can thicken under the influence of hormones

Question 22

What is endometriosis?

Answer 22

tissue similar to endometrial tissue exists outside of the uterus and sheds on whatever organ is present, causing severe pain

Question 23

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 23

occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in one of the fallopian tubes

Question 24

Lateral cervical ligaments:
Round ligaments:
Uterosacral ligaments:

Answer 24

-restrict inferior movements of the uterus
-helps the uterus stay anteverted
-connect inferior uterus posteriorly to the sacrum

Question 25

What is the vaginal orifice?

Answer 25

opening of the vagina

Question 26

The vulva is our:

Answer 26

external genitalia (everything we see on the outside)

Question 27

What is the fatty pad that overlies the pubic symphysis?

Answer 27

the mons pubis

Question 28

The paired, thickened folds of skin are the:

Answer 28

labia majora

Question 29

The labia minora:

Answer 29

is paired, hairless folds medial to the labia majora

Question 30

What is the prepuce?

Answer 30

the external fold of the labia minora that covers the clitoris

Question 31

The lactiferous ducts drain the ________ while the lactiferous sinuses drain the ___________

Answer 31

alveoli; lactiferous ducts