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What covers surface of ovaries? |
Germinal epithelium |
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What is the dense layer of CT tissue under germinal layer of ovaries? |
Tunica albuginea |
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Functions of uterus. (3) |
Mechanical protection Nutritional support Waste removal |
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Suspensatory ligaments do what? |
Prevent movement |
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What must occur for fertilization to occur? |
Secondary oocyte must meet spermatozoa during first 12 - 24 hours. |
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Where does fertilization typically occur? |
Near boundary between ampulla and isthmus. |
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Uterine tube provides nutrient-rich environment by secretions from? |
Peg cells |
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What type of muscle is the vagina wall? |
Smooth muscle |
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What does the greater vestibular glands do? |
Keeps area moist/lubricated |
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What is the mons pubis? |
Pad of adipose tissue |
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What does the labia majora? |
Encloses and protects |
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Function of mammary glands |
Lactation |
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What holds boobs up? |
Suspensatory ligaments |
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3 main functions of ovaries |
Production of immature oocytes Secretion of estrogen, progestin Secretion of inhibin |
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What is the process of egg formation? |
Oogenesis |
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When does oogenesis begin? |
Before birth and end of metopause |
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What is the degeneration of primordial follicles containing primary oocytes? |
Atresia |
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Where does oocyte growth and meiosis I occur? |
Ovarian follicles |
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What is secreted by hypothalamus for formation of primary follicles? |
GnRH |
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What does primary follicles act on? Hormone? |
FSH |
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What is production of follicle cells and zona pellucida? |
FSH |
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Thecal cells plus granulosa cells produce? |
Estrogens |
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Secondary follicle resembles? |
Blister |
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What do granulosa cells do during secondary follicle stage? |
Loosen |
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What does follicular fluid do during secondary follicle stage? |
Accumulates |
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Another name for tertiary follicle? |
Graafian follicle |
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Antrum in tertiary follicle is what? |
Chamber |
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What is corona radiate in tertiary stage? |
Protectiveayer of granulosa cells |
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What is ovulation? |
Increasing pulses of GnRH =LH surge |
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Follicle ruptures equal? |
Secondary oocyte release |
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Remnant secreting progestin to prepare body for pregnancy is the job of? |
Corpus luteum |
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What is degenerated corpus luteum? |
Corpus albicans |
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Follicular phase of ovarian cycle begins with? |
Menses |
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What is endometrial sloughing that last 1 to 7 days, also falls in estrogen and progesterone levels? |
Menstruation |
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Increase in estrogen and repairs endometrium? |
Proliferative phase |
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Rise in progesterone and equals in enlargement of uterine glands and increase in their secretions? |
Secretory phase |
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GnRH from hypothalamus regulates? |
Reproductive function |
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What changes over course of ovarian cycle? |
GnRH pulse frequency and amplitude |
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Changes in GnRH pulse frequency are controlled by what 2 things? |
Estrogens (increase frequency) Progestrins (decrease frequency) |
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5 functions of estrogen? |
-Stimulate bone/muscle growth -Maintain female secondary sex characteristics -Affects CNS activity -Maintain functional accessory reproductive glands -Initiates repair/growth of endometrium |
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Primary amenorrhea is? |
Failure to initiate menses |
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What is transient secondary amenorrhea? |
Interruption of six months or more caused by physical or emotional stress. |
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Perimenopause |
Ovarian and uterine cycles become irregular. |
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Menopause |
Cease of ovulation and menstruation |
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When does menopause occur. |
Around 45-55 |
