Vagina COPY COPY Flashcards
1
Q
4 histological layers
A
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Elastic lamina propria
- Fibromuscular layer
- Adventitia
2
Q
Epithelial lining of vagina
A
Stratified squamous epithelium
3
Q
T/F. The vagina lubricates itself
A
The epithelium is lubricated by cervical mucus (the vagina itself does not contain any glands)
4
Q
pH of the vagina and mechanism for such
A
Low vaginal pH of ~4.5
Estrogen stimulates the epithelial cells to secrete glycogen
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The glycogen is digested by the natural flora of the vagina to produce lactic acid
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Low vaginal pH of ~4.5
5
Q
The larger veins are located here
A
Elastic lamina propria
6
Q
What comprise the vaginal mucosa?
A
Stratified squamous epithelium plus elastic lamina propria
7
Q
Description of the fibromuscular layer
A
- comprising two layers of smooth muscle
- inner circular
- outer longitudinal
8
Q
Adventitia
- Description
- Function
A
- Description
- a fibrous layer
- Function
- provides additional strength to the vagina whilst also binding it to surrounding structures
