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Female Reproductive

Dr. Cutler AP2, GTCC

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What are the primary organs? Ovaries (Gonads) & Ova (Gametes)
What is a radial (circular) arrangement of lobes? Breast
What is a cluster of alveoli which produce milk? Mammary Glands
What is a cluster of mammary glands? Secretory Lobule
What drains the lobules? Mammary Duct
What supports the weight of breast tissue, and form divisions between breast lobes that are arranged in radial (circular) patterns? Suspensory Ligaments
What does beast cancer that causes tension on the suspensory ligaments which lead to? Pitting
What is known as the tough, fibrous. sheath? Deep fascia
What is known as the buffer to stave off cancer located between the breast tissue and deep fascia of the pectoral major mm? Submammary Space
What is pink before pregnancy, darkens after pregnancy and contains many sebaceous glands? Areola
What is a mound of hair-covered adipose tissue, forming the superior vulva, and overlies the pubic symphysis? Mons Pubis
What divides into a furrow at the base to become the pudendal cleft and labia major and is sensitive to estrogen? Mons Pubis
What is the thick, external fold of skin to either side of vestibule, forming most of the visible vulva and covered by pubic hair? Labia Majora
What has a large number of sebaceous and sweat glands, and normally contact each other and close off the vulva as the pudendal cleft? Labia Majora
Where does labioscrotal swelling evolve in females? Labia Majora
What are the smaller folds of skin lying within the labia majora that does NOT have pubic hair and has sebaceous glands? Labia Minora
What does the oil that is secreted in the labia minors help? Lubricate the area & create a barrier against infection
Where does the Urogenital fold evolve in females? Labia Minora
What contains the urethral and vaginal openings? Vulval Vestibule
What gland located on either side of the vaginal opening secrete mucus for lubrication? Greater Vestibular Glands (Bartholin's)
What gland lubricates the urethral opening and secretion contains PSA and fructose (female ejaculation)? Lesser Vestibular/Paraurethral Gland (Skene's)
Which gland has to be surgically removed if it becomes impacted? Greater Vestibular Gland (Bartholins)
What think layer of mucus membrane occluding the vaginal opening must be incomplete/broken to allow menstrual flow? Hymen
What is known as the skin between the vaginal opening and anus? Perineum
What is the anterior portion in both men and women that contains the opening of the urethra and vagina in women? Urogenital Triangle
What is the connection between vaginal orifce (opening) and uterine (cervix) os? Vagina
What extends from vestibule through the pelvic floor muscles into the true pelvis, and exterior wall is 7.5 cm; posterior wall is 9 cm? Fibromuscular Elastic tube
(T/F) Trauma to young women vagina's do not heal True
What type of epithelium tissue is found in adult vaginal walls ONLY? Stratified Squamous Epithelium
What keeps the vagina moist? Secretions from cervix & greater vestibular glands
Why is glycogen converted to lactic acid? Acidic protection from infection
What direction does the uterus project? Forward
What are the three layers of the uterus? Perimetrium, Myometrium, & Endometrium
Which layer of the uterus is the outer layer with broad ligaments? Perimetrium
Which layer of the uterus is the thick middle layer made of smooth muscle, where oxytocin stimulates contractions during child birth? Myometrium
Which layer of the uterus is the innermost layer where embryo attaches and is shed during menstruation? Endometrium
Which layer of the endometrium is next to the myometrium and is NOT shed during menstruation? permanent basal layer
Which layer of the endometrium is the innermost layer facing the lumen of the uterus and becomes rich in blood vessels during the first half of the menstrual cycle? Stratum Functionalis
What layer prepares for a fertilized egg, but is discharged if pregnancy does not occur and a new functional layer rises each month? (Expires every 28 days) Stratum Functionalis
What portion of fallopian tube is attached to uterus, land-bridge? Isthmus
What portion of fallopian tube is the normal site of fertilization, where fertilization occurs? Ampulla
What portion of fallopian tube is the distal, funnel-shaped end of tube and is NOT ATTACHED TO OVARY? Infundibulum
What are the finger-like projections that sweep egg into the tube from the ovary? Fimbriae
What is the exposed portion of the clitoris? Glans Clitoris
What is known as the back of the clitoris where all three parts meet? G-Spot
What is the approximate size of the entire clitoris? 3 inches
What are the three parts of the clitoris? Bulbs, Crus & Glans Clitoris
What determines the distance between the clitoris and vagina for a child? Amount of testosterone in mother
What is known as the distance between the clitoris and vagina? "Rule of Thumb"
Which part of the uterus connects with the uterine tubes? Fundus
Which part of the uterus is the central region that houses the baby? Body
Which part of the uterus is a narrow central canal that connects uterus to vagina inside? Cervix
Where do the lower parts project down into? Vaginal Vault
Where is am IUD placed, known as pockets? Fornices
What is known as endometrium cells embedded out of the uterus? Endometriosis
(T/F) Women are born with infinite amount of eggs. False
What happens if the fimbriae miss an egg? Ectopic pregnancy
Which phase comes from the pituitary gland, grows the egg, secretes estrogen (especially estradiol) during the first half of menstruation? Follicular Phase
Which phase secrete hormones to maintain egg, and secrete estradiol and progesterone during the second half of the menstruation cycle? Luteal Phase
What contains an oocyte surrounded by follicular cells, and evolve during fetal period and support oocyte? Ovarian Follicle
What follicle is dormant, surrounded by one layer of follicular cell and undergo mitosis and 1st meiotic division and halts until puberty? Primordial Follicle
What follicle develop FSH receptors? Primary Follicle
What follicle develops an antrum? Secondary Follicle
What is considered a water blister that surrounds the egg? Antrial/Antrum
What follicles begin to secrete estradiol and causes development of LH receptors? Tertiary Follicles
What follicle becomes the monthly winner where 5-15 astral follicles compete where the one with the most FSH receptors win, becoming the dominant follicle? Preovulatory Follicle
What enzyme does the follicle create to weaken the ovarian wall? Stigma
What happens to all other eggs if they do not win? Reabsorbed
What forces ovulation to occur each month while alternating ovaries? Luteinizing Hormone
When will the ova complete meiosis II? When fertilized by a sperm
What hormone is made by scar tissue? Progesterone
FSH = _____ LH = ______ FSH = Estradiol LH = Progesterone
What keeps the lining of the uterus intact and is secreted by yellow body corpus luteum that is left behind from ovulation? Progesterone
What is the name of a fertilized egg? Zygote
What is the name of an immature egg? Oocyte
What does the corpus luteum degenerate into inactive scare tissue with a white body? Corpus Albicans
White= No signal= _____ Yellow= progesterone= _____ Yellow= Corpus Luteum White = Corpus Albicans
When can menstruation begin? When luteal phase ends
What causes contractions/cramps? Prostaglandins
What is the very first period called? Menarche
Estrogen increases __ times! 20
What is the most common type of estrogen? Estradiol
What causes pubic and axillary hair to grow from the adrenal cortex? Androgens
(T/F) If there is no follicle/egg, there can be no estrogen. True
What do women aging between 40's & 50's lack that causes most of the associated menopausal changes? Estrogen
What is the lack of estrogen causing bone density to decrease called? OsteoPENIA
What is known as severe loss that may cause fragile bones and fractures? OsteoPOROSIS
What disease is known as estrogen lowering cholesterol, and menopause allowing cholesterol to rise? Coronary Artery Disease
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