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WorksheetsFemale Reproductive System
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Functions of Female Reproductive System Except
Produces the female gametes
Provides the environment for fertilization
The body takes nutrients from food and converts them to energy.
- Holds the embryo during its complete development through the fetal stage until birth
- first menses
Menarche
Menopause
Menstruation
time period during which the cyclic changes become irregular and eventually disappear
Menopause
Menarche
Pregnant
- Paired, almond-shaped, pinkish white structures
ovary
uterus
fallopian tube
Each ovary is attached to the posterior surface of the board ligament by a peritoneal fold
mesovarium
ovary
oogonia
the female gametes
oocytes
oogonia
egg
- pole of the ovary is attached to the pelvic wall by suspensory ligament of the ovary, which carries the ovarian vessels and nerves
superior pole
inferior pole
anterior pole
- pole is attached to the uterus by the ovarian ligament
superior pole
inferior pole
anterior pole
Ovaries are covered by:
simple cuboidal epithelium
stratified squamous epithelium
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Dense connective tissue capsule
tunica albuginea
tunica viginalis
tunica gingivalis
TWO DISTINCT REGIONS OF OVARIES
Medulla and Cortex
Medullary and Cortical Region
Medullary and Apical region
Northern Mindanao and Caraga Region
A loose connective tissue that is located in the central portion of the ovary
medullary region
cortical region
apical region
- sheath of connective tissue cells surrounding the follicle formed by stromal cells
Theca folliculi
Granulosa cells
Theca interna
Late primary follicle
Granulosa cells and Theca folliculi
Theca interna and Theca externa
Theca folliculi and Theca externa
inner highly vascularized layer of cuboidal secretory cells, LH receptors
Theca interna
Theca externa
Theca folliculi
outer layer of connective tissue cells. It contains mainly smooth muscle cells and bundles of collagen fibers
Theca interna
Theca externa
Theca folliculi
- characterized by a fluid-containing antrum
Secondary follicle
Primary follicle
Tertiary follicle
- single, crescent shaped cavity, which arises by coalescence of small fluid filled cavities among the granulosa cells
Antrum
Theca externa
Corpus luteum
- Contains the mature secondary oocyte
Mature or graafian follicle
Secondary follicle
Primary Follicle
Found in the peripheral portion of the ovary surrounding the medulla
Cortical region
Medullary Region
Region 10
Contains the ovarian follicles embedded in a richly cellular connective tissue
Coritcal Region
Posterior Region
Anterior Region
migrate from the yolk sac to the gonadal primordial
Primordial germ cells
oogonia
primary oocytes
Cells arrested in meiosis are called
oogonia
primary oocytes
follicular cells
Each primary oocyte becomes surrounded by flattened support cells called
follicular cells
Primordial germ cells
oogonia
- Earliest stage of follicular development
Primordial follicle
primary oocytes
Primordial germ cells
- A single layer of squamous follicle cells surrounds the oocyte
Primordial follicle
Growing follicle
follicular cells
First stage in the development of the growing follicle the oocyte enlarges, and the surrounding flattened follicle cells proliferate and become cuboidal
Growing follicle
Primordial follicle
Early primary follicle
a thickened mound formed by granulosa cells around the oocyte
Cumulus oophorus
Corona radiata
ATRESIA
- Degenerative process in which follicular cells and oocytes die and are disposed of by phagocytic cells
OVULATION
ATRESIA
Mature or graafian follicle
yellow body, or luteal gland
Corpus luteum
corpus albicans
corpus albuginea
a scar of dense connective tissue
corpus albicans
Corpus luteum
Corpus scar
triggers the production of estrogen at low levels, once you have produced your vesicular follicle
luteinizing hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
follicle stimulating hormone
- Glycoprotein secreted by the trophoblast of the chorion, which stimulates LH receptors on the corpus luteum and prevents its degeneration, and the effect of this process is the decrease of progesterone.
human chorionic gonadotropin
zygote to the morula stage
follicle stimulating hormone
- Supported by ligaments and mesenteries that allow considerable mobility
oviducts
ovary
uterus
- Transport the ovum from the ovary to the uterus
UTERINE TUBE
OVIDUCTS
FALLOPIAN TUBE
- Provide the necessary environment for fertilization and initial development of the zygote to the morula stage
Oviducts
Ovary
Uterus
is a pear-shaped organ with thick, muscular wallsinated.
Oviduct
Uterus
Ureter
large upper portion of the uterus
Body
Trunk
Thoracic Cavity
lower, barrel-shaped part of the uterus separated from the body by the isthmus
Cervix
Body
Isthmus
- communicates with the cavity of the uterus
Internal os
External os
ios
communicates with the vagina
External os
Internal os
Nokia
- Outer serous layer or visceral peritoneal covering of the uterus
Myometrium
Perimetrium
Endometrium
- Mucosa of the uterus
- Lined by simple columnar epithelium
Myometrium
Perimetrium
Endometrium
- Continuous with the muscle layer of the uterine tube and vagina
Myometrium
Endometrium
Perimetrium
funnel-shaped opening fringed with fingerlike extensions called fimbriae next to the ovary
Ampulla
Infundibulum
Isthmus
longest and expanded region where fertilization normally occurs
Uterine or intramural part
Isthmus
Ampulla
which passes through the wall of the uterus and opens into the inferior of this organ
Isthmus:
Uterine or intramural part
Infundibulum
a more narrow portion nearer the uterus
Isthmus
Ciliated cells
Ampulla
§ secretory cells that produce the fluid that provides nutritive material for the ovum
Ciliated cells
Nonciliated, PEG cells
human chorionic gonadotropin
- Outer serous layer or visceral peritoneal covering of the uterus
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
- Thickest tunic of the uterus
- Shows bundles of smooth muscle fibers separated by connective tissue containing venous plexuses and lymphatics
Myometrium
Endometrium
Perimetrium
the process of childbirth
Parturition
Labor
giving birth
Endometrium
The simple columnar epithelial lining
The stratified columnar epithelial lining
The simple squamous epithelial lining
Retained during menstruation and serves as the source for the regeneration of the stratum functionale
Stratum basale
Stratum functionable
Proliferative phase
- Supply only the basal layer
Straight arteries
Spiral arteries
Vascular lacunae
- Superficial capillary bed
§ Vascular lacunae
§ Spiral arteries
§ Straight arteries
- Long, progesterone-sensitive
Bring blood throughout the functional layer
§ Vascular lacunae
§ Spiral arteries
§ Straight arteries
- Coincides with the rapid growth of a small group of ovarian follicles growing as vesicular follicles
Follicular or estrogenic phase
Secretory or luteal phase
Growth phase
The first phase of the menstrual cycle
Secretory or luteal phase
Pre-menstrual Phase
Proliferative phase
Endometrial lining is a
simple squamous
simple columnar
simple cuboidal
- Includes ovulation and development of corpus luteum
Main pituitary hormone
Main ovarian hormone
Blastocyst
Will give rise to the tissue of the embryo proper
Inner cell mass
Blastocyst
Trophoblast
- A hollow sphere of cells with a centrally located clump of cells
Blastocyst
Morula
Trophoblast
- Cell mass resulting from the series of mitotic divisions
- Individual cells are known as blastomeres
Embryoblast
Outer cell mass
Morula
- Inner cell mass of the blastocyst cavity
Embryoblast
Inner cell mass
Morula
layer of mitotically active cells immediately around the amnion and yolk sac
Cytotrophoblast
Syncytiotrophoblast
Embryoblast
- superficial, nonmitotic mass of multinucleated cytoplasm which invades the surrounding stroma
Cytotrophoblast:
Syncytiotrophoblast:
Trophoblast
- Drop-off in progesterone produces
(1) spasms of muscle contraction in the small spiral arteries of the functional layer, interrupting normal blood flow
(2) increased synthesis by arterial cells of prostaglandins
- Surface epithelium, most of each gland, the stroma and blood-filled lacunae, detach from the endometrium and slough away as the menstrual flow or menses
Menstrual phase
Menopausal phase
Implantation phase
- The process by which the blastocyst settles into the endometrium
Implantation
DECIDUA
Menstrual phase
Portion of the endometrium that undergoes morphologic changes during pregnancy
DECIDUA
CERVIX
Placenta
o thin portion of endometrium that lies between the implantation site and the uterine lumen
Decidua parietalis
Decidua basalis
Decidua capsularis
o portion of the endometrium that underlies the implantation site.
Decidua basalis
Decidua parietalis
Decidua capsularis
· the site of exchange for nutrients, wastes, O2, and CO2 between the mother and the fetus and contains tissues from both individuals.
Chorion
Ectocervix
Placenta
· Dilated cysts within the cervix formed as a result of the retention of mucosal gland secretions due to blockage of the openings
Amnion
Nabothian cysts
Chorion
· Portion of the cervix that projects into the vagina
Ectocervix
Nabothian cysts
Decidua basalis
CERVIX
simple columnar epithelium
simple squamous epithelium
nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Exocervical mucosa
nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
simple columnar epithelium
simple cuboidal epithelium
· Junction between the squamous epithelium and the mucus-secreting columnar epithelium of the endocervix
Nabothian zone
Transformation zone
Sports zone
corresponds to the penis of the male, and they are partner to each other
Vagina
Virginia
Genitalia
· joins internal reproductive organs to the external environment
Muscular layer
Fibromuscular tube
Adventitial layer
Mucosa
stratified squamous, nonkeratinized epithelium
stratified columnar, nonkeratinized epithelium
stratified cuboidal, nonkeratinized epithelium
o Rounded prominence over the pubic symphysis formed by subcutaneous adipose tissue
§ LABIA MAJORA
§ MONS PUBIS
§ LABIA MINORA
o Paired, hairless fold of skin that border the vestibule and are homologous to the skin of the penis
§ LABIA MAJORA
§ LABIA MINORA
§ MONS PUBIS
o is small, rounded tubercle of erectile tissue
Glans clitoris
Corpora cavernosa
Clitoris
· Develop along paired epidermal thickening called mammary ridges (milk lines) that extend from the developing axilla to the developing inginal region
MAMMARY GLANDS
PITUITARY GLANDS
SEBACEOUS GLANDS
