This is a question set I wrote based on Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology Male and Female Reproductive Systems Chapter 39-40 while in my physician assistant program. Use these as flash cards or questions for review for your pathophysiology exams! 173 Review Questions
What is the main function of female re-productive system?to produce mature oocytes and protect and nourish them thru embryonic and fetal lifeHow long is the embryonic period?8 weeksWhat is the term for the external female genitalia?vulvaWhat does the vulva include?- the mons pubis- the labia (majora and minora)- the vestibule (area between the labia minor containing urethral and vaginal opening)- the clitoris- obstetrical perineumWhat is another name for the vaginal orifice?introitusWhat is included in the internal fetal gen-italia?Vagina, cervix, uterus, uterine tubes (aka oviducts or fallopian tubes), and ovariesWhat does the labia majora serve to pro-tect?the internal genitalia strucuresWhat does the labia minora form?clitoral hood, or prepuceTo what male structure is the female cli-toris homologous?the penisWhat is the the area enclosed by the labia minora?vestibuleWhat 2 openings does the vestibule have?urethral and vaginal openings (urinary meatus and introitus)Is the urinary meatus or the introitus (vaginal opening) more anterior?urinary meatusWhat are the 2 sets of lubrication glands of the female genitalia?Skene's glands (lesser vestibular) and Bartholin's glands (greater vestibular)How does tissue change when going from the cervix to the body through the isthmus?endocervical epithelium gradually changes into the endometrial lining The vaginal opening of the cervix is called...the external osThe uterine opening of the cervix is called...the internal osWhat is the space between the internal and external os?endocervical canalWhich endometrium participates in cyclic growth and shedding during repro-ductive years?Endometrial columnar epitheliumWhat does the endocervical columnar epithelium secrete?cervical mucusWhat type of epithelium lines the vagi-na?squamousBefore a woman gives birth, the external os of the cervix is a small, smooth circu-lar opening. What is this called?Normal nulliparous cervixAfter a woman gives birth, the external os of the cervix is a large, transverse, stellate slit. What is this called?Normal parous cervixThe transformation zone is between what two types of epithelium, and what pathology can develop here?squamous and columnar; cervical can-cer can develop hereWhat are the 3 layers of the uterine wall?•Perimetrium•Myometrium•EndometriumThe perimetrium of the uterus is derived from what?abdominal peritoneumThe vesicouterine pouch is between what 2 structures?bladder and uterusThe rectouterine pouch (Douglas' cul-de-sac) is between what 2 struc-tures?uterus and rectumWhat is the purpose of the vesicouterine and the rectouterine pouch?minimize friction in movement of organs within the abdominopelvic cavity
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