reproductive syst

Question 1

uterus function

Answer 1

implant blastocytes and embryo growth

Question 2

uterus location

Answer 2

superior to empty bladder

Question 3

ovaries function

Answer 3

release ova and produce oestrogen and progesterone

Question 4

uterine wall layers

Answer 4

perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium: mucous lining

Question 5

cervical epithelium

Answer 5

Columnar epithelium at internal os.

Stratified squamous epithelium at external os (protects against vaginal acidity).

Question 6

non pregnant uterus

Answer 6

Size (non-pregnant): ~7.5 cm long, 5 cm broad, 2 cm thick.

Question 7

cervical canal

Answer 7

guide sperm towards egg

Question 8

testes location

Answer 8

outside body in scrotum

Question 9

developmental origin of the ovaries

Answer 9

originate high in posterior abdominal wall and descend before birth

Question 10

what maintains uterine stability

Answer 10

uterosacral ligaments and pelvic floor

Question 11

external os

Answer 11

inferior opening of cervical canal

Question 12

cervical mucus

Answer 12

guides sperm toward the egg and protect against vaginal acidity

Question 13

epididymides in males?

Answer 13

to store and mature sperm

Question 14

seminal vesicles

Answer 14

produce seminal fluid rich in fructose`