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33 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
- Primary Function: Sensory
- all you can see is the glans |
Clitoris
What is clitoral shaft homologous to? What are the dimensions? |
Male Penis
1" X 1/4" |
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Hairless Area between posterior boundary of labia and anus
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Perinium
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vaginal opening
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Introitus.
what is the piece of flesh that covers the vaginal opening? |
Hymen
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connected by ureter to the bladder where urine collects
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Uretheral opening
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What happens to the vagina when aroused?
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It collapses and is shaped like an S.
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How big does it get when aroused?
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Increases in size and diameter up to 50%.
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How does the vagina tilt?
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At a 45 angles toward lower back.
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Inner surface of vagina made up of tissue folds
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Rugae
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What type of muscle is the vagina made of?
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Smooth muscle
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This surrounds outer 1/2 to 1/3 of vagina and is sensitive to stimulation.
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PC muscle
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What provides vaginal lubrication?
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Squamous epithelial cells that line the vagina.
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Where is the cervix located?
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Base of the uterus.
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Serves as the passage way between vagina and uterus.
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Cervix
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opening in the middle of the cervix, is the width of a straw and expands during childbirth
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Where the fertilized ovum implants and develops until birth
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Uterus
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Dimensions of Uterus
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3" x 3"
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How many muscles is the uterus secured by?
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six
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Upper most part of the uterus
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fundus
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the central region of the uterus
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body
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narrow lower region of uterus that leads to vagina
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cervix
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Inner mucosal lining of the uterus that is supplied with blood vessels and glands
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Endometrium
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layer of uterus that has dense bulk of muscles and makes up the majority of the uterus.
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Myometrium- middle
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layer of the uterus that protects from infection during pregnancy
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Perimetrium- outer
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pair of almond shaped structures that are attached to each side of the uterus
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ovaries
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attach the ovaries to the uterus
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ovarian ligaments
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hormones secreted by ovaries
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estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
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What do the ovaries do that is necessary for conception and childbirth?
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Release ova ( egg cells)
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Capsules that Surround the egg.
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Follicles.
How many do each ovary have? |
Numerous amounts.
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hormone that stimulates ovary to relaese ovum
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LH Luetinizing hormone
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What three hormones is estrogen made up of?
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estradio, estriol, estrone
What is estrogen used for? |
To promote changes of puberty, menstrual cycle, vaginal lubrication, emotions, and psychological well-being.
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What hormone regulates menstrual cycle as well as prepares the uterus fro pregnancy?
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Progesterone
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What part of the fallopian tube release mature ova?
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Fimbria
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How many ,ature ova are released in a woman's adulthood?
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over 400
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