Female Reproductive System 0.0 / 5 ? OtherBioscienceUniversityNone Created by: kate89Created on: 19-01-22 11:05 What is the ovary made up of? Interstitial fluid and follicles 1 of 23 How long are fallopian tubes? 10 cm 2 of 23 What is the area between the fallopian tubes called? Fundus 3 of 23 What is the junction between the fundus and the fallopian tube called? Cornu 4 of 23 Name the parts of the cervix Internal and external OS 5 of 23 Describe the make up of the vagina fibromuscular sheath, canal from ***** to uterus, surrounded and supported by pelvic floor muscles 6 of 23 Name the three layers of the uterus endometrium (inner), myometrium and perimetrium 7 of 23 What is the uterus? fusion of 2 embryonic mullerian ducts. Thick walled, muscular, hollow, pear shaped organ. Lower third is the cervix. 8 of 23 What is the function of the ovary produce fertilizable oocytes, secrete hormones oestrogen and progesterone, prepare reproductive tract for fertilisation and supporting of pregnancy 9 of 23 What is the function of the uterus? prepare to receive fertilized egg, provides suitable environment for egg to grow and assists in expulsion of fetus and placenta at delivery. 10 of 23 What is the endometrium? Inner layer of uterus, made up of ciliated cells, superficial/decidual layers shed during menstruation 11 of 23 What is the myometrium? Middle layer of uterus, smooth muscle, regularly contracts during labour 12 of 23 Which part of the uterus contracts during labour? Myometrium 13 of 23 What is the perimetrium? Outer layer of uterus, seperating uterus from bladder and protects uterine tubes - maintains anatomical position of uterus. 14 of 23 Name the 5 functions of the vagina coitus, menses passage, birth canal, supports uterus anatomically, prevents ascending infections by secreting antibacterial secretions. 15 of 23 Name the functions of the cervix Internal and external OS, protects uterus from infections, 2.5cm long 16 of 23 What are follicles? tiny sacs, single primary oocyte surrounded by follicle cells 17 of 23 How many follicles are females born with? 1 million 18 of 23 How long is the egg maturation process? 375 days 19 of 23 What is oogenisis? egg creation, delayed from birth until puberty. Eggs mature one by one, one in 20 end up maturing, the others die off 20 of 23 What is atresia? Process of cell death, happens to 19 of 20 follicles. 21 of 23 What is the menstrual cycle? What happens to uterus in preparation for receiving a fertilised egg 22 of 23 What is the ovarian cycle? maturation of follicle and egg (drives menstrual cycle) 23 of 23
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