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18 Cards in this Set
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What are the functions of the uterus?
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•Shelter foetus during pregnancy
•Prepare for conception •Expel uterine contents at end of pregnancy |
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What are the 3 layers of the uterus?
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•Endometrium - ciliated & non-ciliated epithelium (mucous membrane)
•Myometrium - runs in all directions until pregnancy •Perimetrium - double layer of serous membrane, extension of peritoneum, drapes over uterus |
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What are the functions of the ovarian (fallopian) tubes?
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•Propel ovum towards uterus
•Receives sperm as it travels upwards •Provides site for fertilisation |
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What is the position of the ovarian tubes?
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•Extends laterally from cornua towards side walls of pelvis
•Arch over ovaries- fringed ends hovering near ovaries to receive ovum |
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What happens to the endometrium after ovulation?
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Progestrone enables:
•glands to become more tortuous & accumulate glycogen •secretions increase |
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What happens to the stroma after ovulation?
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Becomes spongy & oedematous
Spiral arteries become longer & coil |
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What is endometrial receptivity?
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When endometrium is receptive to implantation
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What happens to cervical mucus after ovulation?
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•Uterine myometrial excitability is depressed
•Cervical mucus becomes thick & non elastic |
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What are the functions of the scrotum?
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•Forms a pouch in which testes are suspended
•Supports spermatogenesis •Helps regulate testicular temp (2-3° below core body temp) |
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What are the functions of the testes?
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•Produce testosterone (joins with FSH to promote sperm production)
•Produce sperm |
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Where is the testes located?
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In the Scrotum (kept below body temp. to maintain function)
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What is the inner layer of the tunica of the testes made of?
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Connective tissue, contains fine network of capillaries
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What is the tunica of the testes?
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Fibrous covering, divides testes into 200-300 lobules
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What is the outer layer of the tunica of the testes made of?
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Peritoneum
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Where does the production of sperm take place?
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•Seminiferous (seed carrying) tubules
•3 lobules in each tube |
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What are found between tubules?
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Interstitial cells- secrete testosterone
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What is the epididymis?
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Comma shaped, coiled tube which lies on superior surface & travels down posterior aspect into deferent duct (vas deferens)
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What does the columnar epithelium secrete?
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•Hormones
•Enzymes •Nutrients to enable sperm to mature |
