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18 Cards in this Set
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SRY Gene |
The presence of this gene triggers testosterone within the Y chromo. The absence of this gene results in female development. |
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Fun fact |
Ovaries are approx. 3cm by 1.5cm in length and width. |
Ova or eggs and hormones |
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Primordial follicles |
Ovaries of a female fetus at 20 weeks contain 4-5 million of these follicles |
400 of these will eventually develop into the eggs by puberty to menopause. |
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Atresia |
From 20 wks of fetal development and on follicles degenerate in this process. |
Birth; 1or 2 follicles remain Puberty; 300,000 follicles remain 25; 100,000 follicles remain 35; 25,000 follicles remain Menopause; about 1000 follicles remain. |
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Uterine portion |
Within the uterus wall |
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Isthmus |
Where fertilization usually occurs |
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Ampulla |
The rounded portion of the uterus |
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Infundibulum |
Has fimbrae that accept the ovum |
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Uterine Tubes |
Connects the ovaries to the uterusHas 4 sections |
Fun fact: An Ectopic pregnancy results when implantation occurs in the uterine tube due to blockage or other abnormality |
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Fun fact |
Perimetrium-outer layer Myometrium-smooth muscle layer Endometrium-inner layer (sheds during menstruation OR provides a site for ovum during pregnancy. Fundus is the rounded upper portion The body is the main portion And the cervix protrudes into the vagina |
The Uterus consists of 3 layers And 3 main portions |
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Fun fact |
From vulva to uterus the vagina is distensible by 7-10cm. |
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Fornices |
Encircles the cervix and allows palpation of organs |
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Fun fact |
There are no glands in the vagina. The interior tissues provide the "sweat" that contributes to the flushing out of the vaginal canal. |
During sexual stimulation secretion of fluids increases as blood supply increases. |
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Fun fact |
The vagina has a pH around 4.5. Discharge is more acidic during reproductive years. |
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The Bartholin's Glands |
They are located on each side of the vaginal opening. |
Also known as greater vestibular glands |
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Fun fact |
The female and male genital erectile tissues are very similar |
Corpus cavernosa is the clitoral crus (M+F) The corpus spongiosum is the entirety of both the clitoral glans and the vestibular bulbs (M+F) |
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FGM |
Type 1: Clitoridectomy is total removal Type 2: Excision is partial w/o labia majora Type 3: Infibulation is w/ or w/o removal with stitches Type 4: includes everything and anything else. |
4 major types |
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Fun fact |
The lithotomy position is typically posed during an external exam. |
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