A&P: Female reproductive system ?'s

corona radiata

mantle of follicular cells that encloses the oocyte

inhibin

secreted by corpus luteum, & inhibits the secretion of FSH

corpus luteum

temporary glandular structure that is swelled by LH

menstrual cycle

ovaries & other organs become mature & responsive to hormones, increase of estrogen causes thickening of the endometrium of the uterus

ovulation

oocyte & follicular fluid escape from the ovaries & following this, the remnants of the follicle fill with blood

uterus

hollow muscular organ shaped like a pear that receives the embryo from fertilization & sustains life during development

ovaries

primary sex organ that produce female sex cells and sex hormones

medulla

largely composed of loose connective tissue & contains numerous blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, & nerve fibers

cortex

granular appearance due to the presence of ovarian follicles

oogenesis

process of egg formation which ends with one secondary oocyte ( egg cell) & one polar body

polar body

a very small resulting cell from the division of a primary oocyte

oligomenorrhea

irregular/ceased menstrual cycle

zona pellucida

a membrane that surrounds the oocyte & provides it with nutrients

uterine tubes

internal accessory organ that is 10 cm & passes to the uterus & are lined w/ simple columnar epithelium

vagina

fibromuscular tube about 9 cm & extends from the uterus to the outside, posterior to urinary bladder & urethra & anterior to the rectum

areola

circular area of pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple

lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)

natural postpartum infertility that occurs when a woman isn’t menstruating due to breast feeding

follicular fluid

clear fluid that fills the cavity and bathes the oocyte

follicular cells

fluid producing epithelial cells that surround the oocyte

ovum

single cell released from either of the female reproductive organs, the ovaries, which is capable of developing into a new organism when fertilized (united) with a sperm cell

LH

secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and triggers the creation of steroid hormones from the ovaries

FSH

secreted by anterior pituitary gland,  helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries

prolactin

produced by anterior pituitary gland, stimulates milk production, suppresses fertility

estrogen

stimulates the enlargement of the accessory organs, responsible for development and maintenance of secondary characteristics

progesterone

responsible for maintaining the lining of the uterus

inhibin

released by the corpus luteum & inhibits the secretion of FSH

\
Ovaries

\
What are the primary sex organs in a female?

\
Eggs

\
What are the female reproductive organs specialized to produce?

\
Haploid (23)

\
How many chromosomes would be in an egg cell?

Secondary oocyte and polar body

\
The first division of a primary oocyte would produce what cell(s)?\\

1,000

During a female's reproductive lifetime, how many eggs are produced?

\
Zygote, secondary polar body

Following fertilization, a secondary oocyte divides to produce what two things?

\
Fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina

\
The internal accessory organs of the female include…

Endometrium

What is the innermost layer of the uterus?

\
Cervix

What’s the name given to the lower third section of the uterus called?

\
Vulva

What’s one name that describes all the external accessory organs?

Vestibular Gland

\
Which structure in a female corresponds to the male cowper's gland?

\
2

In the clitorus, there are how many columns of erectile tissue?

\
GnRH

\
Which hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus do females become responsive to around the age of 10?

FSH

\
Which hormone causes oogenesis?

\
Oxytocin

\
Which causes uterine contractions during birth?

\
LH

\
Which hormone causes ovulation?

\
Estrogen and Progesterone

\
Female sex hormones belong to which groups?

Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries

\
Female reproductive functions are largely controlled by…?

\
Corpus Luteum 

\
During the last half of the menstrual cycle, which structure secretes high levels of estrogen and progesterone?

\
Yellow Body

\
What’s the nickname for corpus luteum?

Colostrum

\
After childbirth, what’s the first milk produced for the first few days?

Falopian tubes

The male Vas Deferens relates to the female…..

labia majora

The male scrotum relates to the female……

clitoris

The male penis relates to the female….

LAM

These qualify women for the _____ method.


1. If the baby is less than 6 months old
2. If the baby is being fed on schedule
3. If the period returned

Pitocin

\
What synthetic hormone is used to induce labor?

\
Corona Radiada

\
What do you call the halo of cells that surround the egg cell?

\
Ovum

\
What’s one other name for an egg cell?

15-20

\
How many lobes compose a mammary gland?

10 cm

\
How many centimeters is considered fully dilated?

280

\
How long is the gestation period of pregnancy in humans?