Reproductive System (Female)

Question 1

Female gonads
Produce ova
Secrete female sex hormones

Answer 1

Ovaries

Question 2

Anchors ovary medially to uterus

Answer 2

Ovarian ligament

Question 3

Anchors ovary laterally to pelvic wall
Part of broad ligament
“Suspends”

Answer 3

Suspensory ligament

Question 4

Suspends ovary
Part of broad ligament

Answer 4

Mesovarium

Question 5

Upper part of ovary that houses forming gametes

Answer 5

Cortex

Question 6

Lower part of ovary that contains large blood vessels and nerves

Answer 6

Medulla

Question 7

Tiny saclike structures embedded in cortex
Contain immature egg (oocyte)
Ex. Primordial, primary, secondary, tertiary

Answer 7

Ovarian follicles

Question 8

Ejection of oocyte from ripening follicle

Answer 8

Ovulation

Question 9

Develops from ruptured follicle after ovulation

Answer 9

Corpus luteum

Question 10

True or false. The uterine tube does not have any direct contact with ovaries

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Receive ovulated oocyte and are usually the site of fertilization
Oocyte carried along by smooth muscle peristalsis and ciliary action

Answer 11

Uterine tube

Question 12

Short mesentery which supports uterine tube

Answer 12

Mesosalpinx

Question 13

Oocyte is fertilized in peritoneal cavity or distal uterine tube and begins developing there
Normally abort naturally with substantial bleeding

Answer 13

Ectopic pregnancy

Question 14

Type of disease; Spread of infection from reproductive tract to peritoneal cavity
Leads to infertility

Answer 14

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Question 15

AKA - tie tubes
Equal to vasectomy

Answer 15

Tubal ligation

Question 16

Hollow, thick-walled, muscular organ
Receive, retain, and nourish fertilized egg

Answer 16

Uterus

Question 17

Inclined forwards

Answer 17

Anteverted

Question 18

Inclined backwards

Answer 18

Retroverted

Question 19

Narrow neck, or outlet, projects into vagina
Dilates for childbirth
Communicates with vagina and uterine body via:
- External os
- Internal os

Answer 19

Cervix

Question 20

Most common female cancer ages 30-50
HPV largest risk factor
50% mortality
Treatment: Gardasil vaccine, Hysterectomy

Answer 20

Cervical cancer

Question 21

Lateral support of broad ligament

Answer 21

Mesometrium

Question 22

Ligaments that secure uterus to sacrum

Answer 22

Uterosacral ligaments

Question 23

Ligaments that bind uterus to anterior wall

Answer 23

Round ligaments

Question 24

Pouch between bladder and uterus

Answer 24

Vesicouterine pouch

Question 25

Pouch between rectum and uterus

Answer 25

Rectouterine pouch

Question 26

Unsupported uterus sinks inferiorly, until tip of cervix protrudes through the external vaginal opening Cause: overstretching at childbirth

Answer 26

Prolapse of uterus

Question 27

Bulky middle layer of uterus which contracts during childbirth

Answer 27

Myometrium

Question 28

Innermost uterine wall layer; Egg burrows into region and resides there during devlopment

Answer 28

Endometrium

Question 29

Portion of endometrium that sloughs off during menstruation Changes in response to hormones

Answer 29

Stratum functionalis

Question 30

Forms new stratum functionalis after menstruation

Answer 30

Stratum basalis

Question 31

Arteries that spasm which causes menstration

Answer 31

Spiral arteries

Question 32

Thin walled tube Functions: - Birth canal - Menstrual flow passageway - Receives penis Acidic secretions for protection Teens more susceptible to STDs

Answer 32

Vagina

Question 33

Incomplete partition formed by mucosa near vaginal orifice Ruptures during intercourse

Answer 33

Hymen

Question 34

Upper end of vagina surrounding cervix

Answer 34

Vaginal fornix

Question 35

Female external genitalia

Answer 35

Vulva

Question 36

Counterpart to scrotum

Answer 36

Labia minora

Question 37

Recess within labia minora

Answer 37

Vestibule

Question 38

Flank vaginal opening Homologous to bulbourethral glands Release mucus into vestibule for lubrication

Answer 38

Greater vestibular glands

Question 39

Anterior to vestibule Stimulates sexual arousal Like penis

Answer 39

Clitoris

Question 40

Cut in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening before delivery of a baby Usually an extreme case

Answer 40

Episiotomy

Question 41

Function in milk production to nourish newborns In male and females Modified sweat glands with 15-25 lobes

Answer 41

Mammary glands

Question 42

Pigmented skin surrounding nipple

Answer 42

Areola

Question 43

Attach breast to underlying muscle

Answer 43

Suspensory ligaments

Question 44

Within lobes that contain alveoli (produces milk)

Answer 44

Lobules

Question 45

Most common malignancy and second most common cause of cancer in US women 13% will develop it

Answer 45

Breast cancer