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Reproduction Flashcards

1
Q

_____________ is made up of internal and external structures that function in the reproduction of species

A

The female reproductive system

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2
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The female reproductive system is made up of 6 components, namely:

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Ovaries
Fallopian tube
Uterus
Vagina
External genitalia
Mammary glands

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3
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The component of the female reproductive system responsible for the formation of ova and the production of sex hormones is the ______________

A

Ovaries

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4
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The Ovaries has 4 layers from superficial to deep. Name them

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Germinal epithelium
Tunica albuginea
Cortex
Medulla

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5
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The germinal epithelium of the ovaries is made of _______________ epithelium

A

Simple cuboidal

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6
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The tunica albuginea is made of _____________

A

Dense connective tissue

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7
Q

Which layer of the ovaries houses the follicles?

A

The cortex

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8
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The layer of the ovaries containing blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels is the _____________

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Medulla

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9
Q

What is a follicle?

A

A fluid filled sac containing an oocyte (developing ova)

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10
Q

Highlight the stages of follicular development.

A

Primordial follicle
Primary follicle
Secondary follicle
Graffian follicle
Corpus luteum
Corpus albicans
Atretic follicle

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11
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Primordial follicles are approximately ____micrometers in diameter

A

25

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12
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Primary follicular stage is otherwise called the _____________ stage

A

Preantral

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13
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The secondary follicular stage is otherwise called the __________ stage

A

Antral

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14
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The graffian follicular stage is otherwise known as the _____________ stage

A

Mature/ Preovulatory

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15
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At what stage of follicular development is the zona pellucida formed ___________

A

Primary follicular stage
Specifically the multilaminar stage

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16
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The corona radiata is formed in what stage of follicular development?

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Graffian follicular stage

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17
Q

_____________ is an endocrine gland that produces progesterone in the ovaries

A

Corpus luteum

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18
Q

Degeneration of the corpus luteum as a result of non-fertilization of the ovum leaves behind a structure known as ________________

A

Corpus albicans

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19
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Degenerated follicles are known as ________

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Atretic follicles

20
Q

The fallopian tube is approximately ________ long?

A

12cm

21
Q

What is the purpose of the fallopian tube?

A

The fallopian tube transmits ovulated egg to the uterus from the ovaries.
It also provides a suitable environment for fertilization.

22
Q

The fallopian tube is otherwise called ______________

A

The uterine tube

23
Q

The fallopian tube consists of 4 parts. Name them

A

Uterine part
Isthmus
Ampulla
Infundibulum

24
Q

The fallopian tube has 3 layers ___________, ___________ and ____________

A

Mucosa
Muscularis
Serosa

25
Q

The mucosa of the fallopian tube is characterized by 3 structures, namely:

A

Mucosal folds
Epithelium
Lamina propria

26
Q

The uterus has 3 parts; ______________, ____________ and _______________

A

Body
Fundus
Cervix

27
Q

The uterus consists of 3 layers of tissue, name them

A

Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium

28
Q

The middle layer of the uterus called the _____________ has 3 smooth muscle layers ___________, __________ and ____________

A

Myometrium

Outer longitudinal layer
Inner longitudinal layer
Middle circular layer

29
Q

The cervix is divided into how many parts?

A

Two
Upper cervix and Lower cervixH

30
Q

The upper cervix is otherwise known as _____________

A

Endocervix

31
Q

The point where the two parts of the cervix meet is called the _______________

A

Transformation zone or Squamo-columnar junction

32
Q

_____________ is a muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the external genitalia

A

The vagina

33
Q

The vagina is ___________in length

A

8-9cm

34
Q

The vagina has 3 layers. Name them

A

Mucosa
Muscularis
Adventitia

35
Q

The external genitalia are otherwise known as the _________

A

Vulva

36
Q

All structures of the external genitalia are covered by ______________ epithelium

A

Stratified squamous

37
Q

Name the structures of the external genitalia

A

Labia majora
Labia minora
Clitoris
Vestibule

38
Q

__________ is a fold of skin containing adipose tissue whose surface is covered with coarse hair

A

Labia majora

39
Q

The labia minora differs from the labia majora in what respect?

A

The labia minora contains a core of spongy tissue and does not possess adipose tissue or hairs. It also contains numerous sebaceous and sweat glands

40
Q

The clitoris is made of two erectile bodies called the ____________

A

Corpora cavernosa

41
Q

The mammary glands are modified sweat glands. True or False

A

True

42
Q

The mammary glands have about how many lobes

A

15-20

43
Q

What structures are responsible for the secretion of milk within the mammary glands?

A

Alveoli/acini

44
Q

Lobes are separated from each other by the ____________

A

Suspensory ligaments of cooper

45
Q

During breastfeeding, milk accumulates in a structure called the ____________

A

Lactiferous sinus

46
Q

The mammary glands are broadly classified as _____________ and ___________

A

Resting/Non-lactating
Active/Lactating

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