Female Reproductive System

Adventitia

Adventitia

fibrous connective tissue

muscularis

smooth muscle

mucosa

maintained by transverse folds

hymen

an incomplete diaphragm

fornux

recess formed at the superior part of the vagina

what are the three ligaments that hold the ovaries in place

broad ligament

suspensory ligament

ovarian ligament

tunica albuginea

fibrous capsule of the ovary

tunica albuginea cortex

houses developing oocytes

tunica albuginea follicles

multicellular sacs holding oocytes

medulla

loose connective tissue

function of uterine fallopian tubes

receive ovulated oocyte

parts of the uterine tube

infundibulum

ampulla

isthmus

where is the uterus

lies anterior to rectum

fundus

revoled superior portion

cervix

neck of the uterus

cervical canal

communicates with vagina inferiorly

internal Os

opening connecting with uterine cavity

external os

inferior opening of cervix with vagina

mesometrium

anchors uterus to lateral pelvic walls

lateral ligaments

horizontal from cervix and vagina

round ligament

bond uterus to the anterior pelvic wall

what are the three layers of the uterine wall

perimetrium myometrium endometrium

Lh Hormone

Cause estrogen and progesterone release

FSH Hormone

stimulates follicle to make egg

Estrogen hormone

helps make eggs and keeps endometrium in tact

progesterone hormone

Helps keep endometrium intact

inhibin hormone

Inhibits FSH and LH

ovarian cycle

stimulates production of ovarian follicles and eggs

uterine cycle

prepares uterine wall for implantation

follicular phase pathway

primordal follicle, primary follicle, secondary follicle, antral follicle, vesicular follicle

estrogen levels being high result in

brief positive feedback on anterior pituitary gland

What does negative feedback inhibit

LH and FSH

When does the menstrual phase occur

First 1-5 days

When does the proliferative phase occur

6-14 days

When does the secretory phase occur

days 15-28