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| What structures are the female reproductive system compsed of? |
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Definition
-Vagina
-Cervix
-Uterus
-Uterine (fallopian) tubes = oviduct
-Ovary |
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Term
| What tissue type is the tunica albuginea of the ovary? |
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Definition
| Dense connective tissue capsule |
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Term
| What are the two regions of the ovary? |
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Definition
-outer cortex containing follicles in stroma
-inner vascularized matrix |
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Term
| List the order of development for ovarian follicles. |
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Definition
-Primordial follicle
-Primary follicle
-Secondary follicle
-Mature/Graafian (Vesicular?) follicle
-Corpus luteum
-Corpus albicans |
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Term
| What stage of meiosis is the oocyte of a primordial follicle in? |
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Definition
| Prohpase of the the first meiotic division |
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Term
| What type of epithelium surrounds the occyte of a primordial follicle? How does this differ from the epithelium of a primary follicle |
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Definition
-Simple squamous
-In a primary follicle the oocyte is initially surrounded by simple cuboidal epithelium and then later stratified cuboidal epithelium |
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Term
| During what stage of an ovarian follicle does the zona pellucida appear? |
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Definition
| During the primary follicle. |
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Term
| In the primary follicle, what do the interstitial cells differentiate into? |
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Definition
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Term
| When do interstitial cells differentiate into theca folliculi cells? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a major identifying characteristic of a secondary follicle? |
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Definition
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Term
| What cells secrete the liquor folliculi of the secondary (antral) follicle? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which layer of the theca is estrogen secreting? |
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Definition
| -The theca interna is estrogen secreting |
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Term
| What is the theca externa mainly composed of? |
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Definition
| Connective tissue and smooth mucle outer region of follicle |
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Term
| What cells make up the cumulus oophorous? |
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Definition
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Term
| What cells make up the corona radiata? |
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Definition
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Term
| What effect does a surge of lutenizing hormone have on a mature follicle? |
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Definition
| Causes the oocyte to compete the first meiotic division and the follicle to rupture and release the ovum. |
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Term
| What two actions help prevent ectopic pregnancies? |
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Definition
-Action of the ciliated cells of the fallopian tubes help to draw ovum into the tubes
-Fimbrae swell and help ensure the ovum enters the fallopian tubes |
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Term
| The corpus luteum funtions as what type of structure and then degenerates (in the absence of HCG) into what? |
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Definition
| Corpus luteum functions as a temporary endocrine organ secreting estrogen and progesterone. It then degenerates into a connective tissue structure, corpus albicans |
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Term
| What type of cells is the uterine tube lined with? |
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Definition
| Simple ciliated columnar epithelium |
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Term
| Where does fertilization of the ovum usually occur? |
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Definition
| Ampulla of the fallopian tube. |
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Term
| What are the four region of the uterine tube? |
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Definition
-Infundibulum
-Ampulla
-Isthmus
-Intramural part |
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Term
| The epithelium of the fallopian tubes is composed of what two cell types? What is their function? |
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Definition
-Ciliated columnar cells- move the zygote toward the uterus
-Peg cells- secrete factors that activate sperm (capacitation) and provide nutrition and protection for the oocyte or zygote. |
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Term
| What layer of the endometrium is shed during menstration? |
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Definition
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Term
| In what layer of the uterus are arcuate arteries located? |
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Definition
| The myometrium=muscularis |
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Term
| What are uterine fibroids? |
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Definition
| Benign tumors of the uterine smooth muscle. |
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Term
| What are two functions of the endometrial glands? |
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Definition
-Provide glycoproteins that nourish the embryo prior to implantation
-The bases provide new epithelium after mentration |
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Term
| T/F. The basalis receives its blood supply from coiled arteries. |
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Definition
| False. The basalis receives its blood supply from straight arteries which are derived from arcuate arteries. Coiled (spiral, helical) arteries supply blood to the functionalis. |
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Term
| Where do most cervical cancers originate? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the fornix of the vagina? |
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Definition
| Area surrounding the vaginal attachment to the cervix |
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Term
| How can the vagina and uterus, particularly the cervix, be differentiated? |
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Definition
-Vagina lacks glands
-Vagina is composed of smooth muscle covered by stratified squamous nonkeratinizing epithelium.
-The cerix is covered by simple columnar mucus secreting epithelium and branched tubular glands. Has dense connective tissue with some smooth muscle fibers. |
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