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lecture 18- reproductive system (female)

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outer cortex of ovary

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contains ovarian follicles

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uterine part

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continuous with the uterus

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greater vestibular glands

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glands of bartholin secrete mucin to lubricate vagina

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labia minora

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paired folds medial to labia majora decoid of hair, contain many melanocytes

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primordial follicle

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most primitive type, consisting of primary oocyte surrounded by singular squamous cells -female is born with all she will have and will remain dormant until puberty

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primary sex organs of female

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ovaries

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mons pubis

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an expanse of skin and subcutaneous connective tissue immediately anterior to the pubic symphysis

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ovary

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paired oval organs slightly larger than an almond 2 layers: outer cortex, inner medulla

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hymen

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near the opening folds of the mucosa form a barrier called ...

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endometrium of uterus

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(mucosa) simple columnar epithelium and an underlying lamina propia which is filled with uterine glands that enlarge during uterine cycle

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secondary follicle

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contains a primary oocyte, many layers of follicular cells and fluid filled space called an antrum

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uterus

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-site of implantation -supports and protects the developing embryo/fetus -ejects the fetus during labor

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meosis 2

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only occurs if secondary oocyte of fertilized

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gametes

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gonads produce sex cells called... oocytes(egg) in females sperm in male

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primary follicle

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consisting of a primary oocyte surrounded by a single layer of cuboidal follicular

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ovarian follicles

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within cortex of the ovary are thousands of... consist of an oocyte surrounded by follicle cells several different types each representing a different stage in life

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accessory sex organs of female

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uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris, mammary glands

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serosa

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external serous membrane covering uterine tube

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uterine tube layers

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mucosa, muscularis, serosa

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vesicular follicle

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also called mature or graafian follicle -contains secondary oocyte surrounded by the zona pellucida and corona radiata -enlarged atrum -many layers of follicle cells -this ruptures and release oocyte

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broad ligament

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peritoneum draping uterus

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mesovarium

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double-layered fold of peritoneum attached to the anterior ovary

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tunica albuginea

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ovary is covered by connective tissue capsule called the ....

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gonads

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both systems have primary sex organs called.... ovaries in females testes in males

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muscularis

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inner circular layer and an outer longitudinal layer of smooth muscle

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vagina wall

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inner mucosa, muscularis, and outer adventitia

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ampulla of uterine tube

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expanded region next to infundibulum fertilization typically occurs here

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suspensory ligaments

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attaches lateral ovary to pelvic wall

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isthmus of uterine tube

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medial to ampulla one third part of uterine tube

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antrum

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increases in volume as ovulation nears

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perimetrium of uterus

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outer most layer of connective tissue (serosa)

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glans of clit

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small erectile body located anterior

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myometrium of uterus

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thick middle layer compromised of smooth muscle

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uterine tubes

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aka fallopian tubes -secondary oocyte is usually fertilized in the lateral part of the uterine tube -usually takes 3 days to travel this -10-12 cm covered by broad ligament

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corpus luteum

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following the rupture of the vesicular follicle and the expulsion of the oocyte, remnants of the follicle become the ... -secretes progesterone and estrogen

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vagina

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fibromuscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside of body

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labia majora

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are paired thicked folds of skin covered with har, containing sebaceous and sweat glands

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mucosa

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ciliated columnar epithelial cells

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ovarian ligament

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anchors ovary to lateral uterus

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infundibulum of uterine tube

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lateral opening of the tube contains and projects fimbriae

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two structure that surround primary oocyte in secondary follicle

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zona pellucida and corona radiata

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corpus albicans

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when the corpus luteum regresses, it turns into a white connective tissue scar called the ... -most are eventually reabsorbed

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inner medulla of ovary

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contains connective tissue blood vessels and nerves

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