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female reproductive
female reproductive system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the principle organs of the female reproductive system | ovary,uterus,uterine tube,vulva,vagina & breast & mammary glands |
| what is the primary sex organs of the female | ovaries |
| where is the site where egg production or oogenesis occurs | ovaries |
| how long is the ovarian cycle | every 28 days,normally |
| what is the first 14 days in the ovarian cycle called, and what happen then? | follicular phase,which ends in ovulation. |
| what is the last 14 days in the ovarian cycle called and what happen then? | luteal phase,which ends in menses if no pregnancy occurs. |
| what is the uterus? | a muscular chamber that provides proctection & nutrition for the developing embryo & fetus. |
| the uterus is composed of what 3 parts | 1.body-largest division2.fundus-rounded portion of the body above the uterine tubes.3.cervix-inferior portion of the uterus |
| what are the 3 stages of the uterine cycle | 1.menses2.proliferative phase3.secretory phase |
| what happens in the menses stage of uterine cycle | degeneration of the superficial layer of the endometrium & declining in progesterone & estrogen |
| what is menstruation | sloughing of tissue |
| what is the proliferative phase | after completion of the menses when a new layer is formed |
| what is the secretory phase | uterine glands enlarge increasing secretion awaiting arrival of the developing embryo |
| what is the first menstrual period called | menarche |
| what is menopause | when the supply of ova is exhausted |
| around what age does menopause happen | cycle ends at age 45-55 |
| what is the other name for uterine tubes | fallopian tubes |
| what is the function of the uterine tubes | a passageway for the egg & sperm to travel |
| what is the vagina | the elastic muscular tube b/w the uterus & the vestibule |
| what allows the vagina to stretch | the rugae on the vagina walls |
| what is the average length of the vagina | 7.5-9cm(3-3.5in) |
| what are the vagina and the vestibule separated by | hymen |
| what is the hymen | a elastic fold that separates the vagina & the vestibule |
| the vagina serves as what 3 purpose | 1.passage way for elimination for menstrual fluids2.receives the penis during intercourse and holds the sperm3.lower portion of the birth canal for childbirth |
| what is the perineum | the muscular floor of the pelvic cavity |
| what includes all structures in the external genitalia | perineum |
| where is the perineum located at | b/w the lower edge of the vulva to top of the anus |
| what are the structures of external genitalia | vulva,vestibule,clitoris,labia majora,mons pubis |
| what are the two parts to the clitoris | glans & prepuce |
| what is the mons pubis | prominent bulge of adipose tissue anterior to the pubic symphysis |
| what are gonads | reproductive organs that produce hormones and reproductive cells(gametes) |
| what is fertilization(conception) | the time in which a male gamete & female gamete unite |
| what is a zygote | a fertilize egg |
| where does fertilization occurs at | in the upper 1/3 of the uterine tubes |
| what is the vulva | the region enclosing the external genitalia.the outer is formed by the mons pubis & labia majora |
| what is the vestibule | a central spacing at the opening to the vagina which is bounded by the labia minora |
| what is the labia majora | adipose tissue that encircles & partially conceals the labia minora & vestibular structures(urethra&vagina) |
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