Female Reproductive System (1)

A series of questions and answers based on the lecture notes about the female reproductive system and its structures.

What are the three layers of tissue in the walls of the uterus?

• Perimetrium, Myometrium, Endometrium.

Padded layer of fat lying anterior to the symphsis pubis

Mons pubis

Muscle layer for structure

And contracts to push baby out

Myometrium

• External fold of fat

• Begins and mons pubis, ends at perineum

Labia majora

• internal fold of fat

• Begins at clitoris, ends at vaginal orifice

Labia minora

What is the function of the vestibular glands?

• secrete mucus that keeps the vulva moist.

What is anteversion and anteflexion in relation to the uterus?

• Anteversion is the forward leaning of the uterus

• anteflexion is the bending of the uterus forward at almost right angles to the vagina.

Vaginal orifice

• Separates internal and external structures

• receives penis

• Exit of foetus

• Passage of menstrual flow

What happens to the functional layer of the endometrium if fertilization does not occur?

It sheds during menstruation

• if not, it implants into uterus

What is the role of fimbriae in the uterine tubes?

• They swell to transport the egg to the uterus via the uterine tubes

Where does fertilization of the ovum usually take place?

• In the uterine tube — ampulla

What is the structure of the vagina?

• A fibromuscular tube lined with stratified squamous epithelium.

What is the function of the clitoris?

• contains erectile tissue

• sensitive nerve endings important for female sexual pleasure

FSH

Hormone that stimulates the maturation of the ovarian follicles

Hormone that stimulates ovulation

LH (luteinising hormone)

A structure formed in the ovary that secretes hormones to support pregnancy.

Also is where ruptured follicle after ovulation is developed

Corpus leteum

Function of ovaries

• secretes hormones (oestrogen and progesterone)

• Ovulation

• Contains eggs