Chapter 31 Flashcards

1
Q

accessory ducts of the female reproductive system

A

uterine tubes
uterus
vagina

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2
Q

which hormones do the ovaries secrete?

A

estrogens and progesterone

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3
Q

ligaments that hold the ovaries in place

A

ovarian ligament
suspensory ligament
broad ligament

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4
Q

2 regions of the ovaries

A

cortex

medulla

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5
Q

term for an immature egg cell

A

oocyte

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6
Q

what does the ruptured follicle develop into?

A

a corpus luteum

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7
Q

constricted region where the tube joins the uterus

A

isthmus

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8
Q

distal expansion with infundibulum near the ovary

A

ampulla

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9
Q

how is the oocyte carried through the tubes?

A

by peristalsis

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10
Q

which cells in the uterine tubes nourish the oocyte and the sperm?

A

Nonciliated cells

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11
Q

the mesentery that supports the uterine tubes

A

Mesosalpinx

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12
Q

major regions of the uterus

A

body
fundus
isthmus
cervix

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13
Q

3 layers of the uterine wall

A

perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium

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14
Q

2 layers of the endometrium

A

stratum functionalis

stratum basalis

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15
Q

layer of the endometrium that does not react to hormones

A

stratum basalis

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16
Q

what is embedden in the anterior wall of the vagina?

A

the urethra

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17
Q

Fatty area overlying pubic symphysis

A

Mons pubis

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18
Q

Diamond-shaped region between the pubic arch and coccyx

A

Perineum

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19
Q

what does estrogen inhibit the release of?

A

GnRH

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20
Q

pigmented skin surrounding the nipple

A

Areola

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21
Q

ligaments that attach the breast to underlying muscle

A

Suspensory ligaments

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22
Q

what produces breast milk?

A

glandular alveoli

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23
Q

3 germ layers of the embryo

A

ectoderm
mesoderm
endoderm

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24
Q

germ layer of the embryo with nervous tissue and epidermis

A

ECTODERM

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25
Q

germ layer of the embryo with muscles skeletal structures

A

MESODERM

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26
Q

germ layer of the embryo with digestive, respiratory, urogenital systems

A

ENDODERM

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27
Q

term for the Twinge of pain sometimes felt at ovulation

A

Mittelschmerz

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28
Q

what hormones does the Corpus luteum produce?

A

inhibin
progesterone
estrogen

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29
Q

phase when the follicle collapses

A

luteal phase

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30
Q

function of the corpus letuem

A

getting the uterus ready for a fertilized egg

31
Q

layer of the endometrium that is shed during menstration

A

stratum functionalis

32
Q

anchors the ovary laterally to the pelvic wall

A

Suspensory ligament

33
Q

which part of the ovary contains ovarian follicles?

A

Cortex

34
Q

which part of the ovary contains large blood vessels and nerves

A

Medulla

35
Q

what cells surround the oocyte in the ovary?

A

Follicle cells

Granulosa cells

36
Q

stages of development of the follicles in the ovaries

A
Primordial follicle
Primary follicle
Secondary follicle
Late secondary follicle
Vesicular (Graafian) follicle
37
Q

ejection of an oocyte from a ripening follicle

A

Ovulation

38
Q

ligament that anchors the ovary medially to the uterus

A

Ovarian ligament

39
Q

what creates currents to move the oocyte into the uterine tube?

A

ciliated fibriae

40
Q

what is usually the site of fertilization?

A

ampulla

41
Q

layer of the endometrium that sheds

A

Stratum functionalis

42
Q

what do spasms of the spiral arteries lead to?

A

shedding of stratum functionalis

43
Q

female version of the penis

A

Clitoris

44
Q

what engorges with blood during the female sexual response?

A

The clitoris, vaginal mucosa, and breasts

45
Q

Production of female gametes

A

Oogenesis

46
Q

what inhibits the release of GnRH in women?

A

estrogen

47
Q

the Ovarian cycle

A

Follicular Phase
Ovulation
Luteal Phase

48
Q

term for a fertilized egg

A

zygote

49
Q

how long are sperm viable?

A

24-48hrs

50
Q

how long are the oocytes viable?

A

12-24hrs

51
Q

sex determining region on the chromosome

A

SRY

52
Q

the two uterine pouches

A

vesicouterine pouch

rectouterine pouch

53
Q

another word for the rectouterine pouch

A

Douglas pouch

54
Q

what is the mesosalpinx?

A

the mesentery that supports the uterine tubes

55
Q

what is produces by the ovaries?

A

estrogen
progesterone
secondary oocytes

56
Q

where is GnRH released from?

A

hypothalamus

57
Q

hormone that triggers ovulation

A

LH

58
Q

hormone that controls the ovarian and uterine cycles

A

GnRH

59
Q

when the levels of progesterone and estrogen decrease what occurs?

A

menstration

60
Q

which developmental stage results from the fusion of the secondary oocyte and the sperm?

A

zygote

61
Q

in the developing fetus by what week are all the body systems present?

A

week 8

62
Q

what maintains the corpus luteum after a successful implantation of the zygote?

A

hCG

63
Q

without pregnancy what does the corpus albicans degenerate into?

A

a corpus luteum

64
Q

the first 8 weeks of pregnancy

A

embryonic period

65
Q

phases of the menstrual or uterine cycle

A

menstrual phase: days 1-5
Proliferate phase: days 6-14
Secretory phase: days 15-28

66
Q

another term for external genitalia

A

pudendum

67
Q

in what days of the ovarian cycle does the ovulation occur

A

15, midcycle

68
Q

in what days of the ovarian cycle does the luteal phase occur?

A

14-26

69
Q

Where does the ovaries receive their blood supply?

A

ovarian arteries

70
Q

fibrous tunic that surrounds the ovaries

A

tunica albuginea

71
Q

what is the outer region of the ovary called?

A

cortex

72
Q

what is the inner region of the ovary celld

A

medulla

73
Q

ligaments that support the uterus

A

lateral cervical
uterosacral
round ligaments
mesometrium