W9: Reproductive System, Ovarian and Uterine cycles, Fertilisation Flashcards
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Name the three male reproductive accessory organs (glands
1 - Seminal Vesicle x 2
2 - Prostate x 1
3 - Bulbourethral glands (coppers glands) x 2
Identify how the prostate gland can be examined digitally
Per rectum (PR), digital examination
- Name the hormones of the Ovarian cycle
i. Follicle- Stimulating Hormone
ii. Luteinizing Hormone
- Name the hormones of the Uterine cycle.
i. Oestrogen
ii. Progesterone
- Which cells produce the Testosterone hormone?
Leydig cells
- During pregnancy, which hormone is produced by the placenta and helps to maintain the corpus luteum?
a. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
b. Oestrogen
c. Progesterone
d. Oxytocin
a. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
- Which hormone causes the release of milk from the mammary glands during lactation?
a. Oxytocin
b. Prolactin
c. Oestrogen
d. Progesterone
a. Oxytocin
- Which hormone is secreted by the corpus luteum and helps maintain the endometrial lining during the early stages of pregnancy?
a. Oestrogen
b. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
c. Progesterone
d. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Progesterone
- In males, which hormone is responsible for stimulating spermatogenesis?
a. Oestrogen
b. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
c. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) MAINLY***
d. Testosterone
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
- Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?
a. Oestrogen
b. Progesterone
c. Testosterone
d. Prolactin
c. Testosterone
In the second year of this nursing program you will be taught how to insert a catheter into the
urethra of a female patient. Place in the correct anatomical order (numbering 1 to 4) the following
structures that are found within the perineum, starting from anterior to posterior (Figure 19.6, 19.9).
1- Clitories
2- Urethral meatus
3- Vaginal orfice
4- Anus
Describe the three boundaries of the female perineum
Pubic Symphysis
b) Ischial tuberosities
c) Coccyx
- Looking at the figure above, describe why you think a pregnant woman may feel the need to
micturate frequently.
Enlarge uterus will place pressure on the urinary bladder.
The prostate encircles the prostatic urethra like a doughnut. Describe how an enlarged prostate
would disrupt the flow of urine from the bladder (see clinical applications 19.1 in your textbook).
Dysuria
Urinary Retention
Females that are underweight often cease having menstrual cycles (amenorrhea).
Briefly discuss the endocrine connection between body fat, the brain and the uterine (menstrual) cycle and
the implications for pregnancy.
Adipose tissue release Leptin. If leptin levels are low»_space; Hypothalamus will shut off the ovarian cycle and not
release GnRH.
. Describe how taking a contraceptive pill high in oestrogen and progesterone would influence a
women’s ovarian and uterine (menstrual) cycle.
Stop the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland»_space; ovarian cycle will cease.
Describe the (a) location, (b) composition and (c) function of the corpus luteum.
a) Ovary
b) Lipid ( cholesterol)
c) Produce steroid hormones like:
Oestrogen=stimulates rebuilding of endometrium and
Progesterone = stimulates thickening of endometrium
Describe the medical aim of a PAP smear
detect abnormal cells in the cervix that could indicate precancerous changes, cervical cancer, or other infections.
. Name the uterine layer that sloughs off during menses.
Functional layer of the endometrium
Describe how a sperm or microorganism could enter the pelvic cavity
There is no anatomical continuity between the end of uterine tube and ovary
epididymis
Coiled tubules that sit on top of the testes
seminiferous
Tightly coiled tubules that produce sperm
cremaster muscle
Elevates testes to maintain their correct temperature
sperm
Composed of a head, body and tail
