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2 - produce estrogen and progesterone - 200,000 eggs in each |
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What is the function of the fallopian tubes? |
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Transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus |
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What are the layers of the fallopian tubes? |
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Inner: CCE - ciliated columnar epithelial Middle: smooth muscle to help push egg through Outer: serosa |
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What is the function of the uterus? |
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gets ready to nourish a developing embryo - fist sized, pear shaped |
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What are the layers of the uterus? |
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Inner: endometrium - sloughed off during menstruation Middle: myometrium - smooth muscle for contractions Outer: perimetrium |
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opening to the uterus - cheerio sized |
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top round part of the uterus |
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What is the position of the uterus in the body? |
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over bladder, antiverted (tipped forward), antiflexed (bend in middle) |
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collapsable tube leading to cervix/uterus |
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What is the lining of the vagina? |
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rugae - for stretching during intercourse and child birth |
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above vagina and urethra - many nerve endings - gains erection with sexual excitement |
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adipose tissue pouch over symphysis pubis |
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Where are the labia majora? |
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outside, from mons pubis to anal opening |
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Where are the labia minora? |
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inside, contains clitoris, vaginal opening, and urethra |
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What do the glands provide? |
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Where is the vestibular gland located? |
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Where is the paraurethral gland located? |
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