30 Questions
What is the primary function of the decidua basalis?
To form the maternal placenta
What is the term for the placenta becoming abnormally adherent and invading too deeply into the uterus?
Placenta accreta
Which part of the decidua lies over the developing embryo?
Decidua capsularis
What is the result of the abnormal placental attachment?
Serious maternal blood loss
What is the term for the deeper attachment of the placenta into the myometrium?
Placenta increta
What is the primary function of the decidua in relation to the embryo?
To protect the embryo from maternal immune cells
What is the characteristic of the nucleus of superficial cells in a cervical smear?
Pyknotic with no visible nuclear detail
Which type of cells have a basophilic or cyanophilic cytoplasm?
Intermediate cells
What is the characteristic of the cells found in the basal layer of the cervix?
Smaller cells with basophilic nuclei
What is the effect of menopause on genital structures?
They become more atrophic
What is the characteristic of the endocervical cells?
They have a columnar nature
What is the characteristic of an atrophic cervix?
It has a small number of layers
What occurs in the endometrium during menopause?
The stratum basalis remains with very few and inactive glands
What is the characteristic feature of the early proliferative phase of the endometrial cycle?
Very few glands
What happens to the corpus luteum after ovulation?
It survives for about 10-14 days
What is the characteristic feature of the late secretory phase of the endometrial cycle?
Sawtooth pattern of glands
What is the name of the follicle that is ready to release the ovum?
Graafian follicle
What is the term for the remains of the ovary after the release of the ovum?
Corpus luteum
What type of epithelial lining is present in the endocervical canal?
Simple Columnar
What is the function of the mucus produced by the endocervix during the proliferative phase?
To produce thin and watery secretions
What is the typical characteristic of the mucus produced by the endocervix after ovulation?
Thick and highly viscid
What is the purpose of the leucocytic infiltrate in the superficial stroma of the endocervix?
To fight off microorganisms
What is the significance of the squamocolumnar junction?
It's the transformation zone between the ecto- and endocervix
What can be seen in the cervical stroma at the squamocolumnar junction?
Leucocytic infiltrate
What is the effect of high levels of prolactin on ovulation?
It suppresses production of LH and inhibits ovulation
What is the function of lactiferous ducts in the mammary glands?
To drain each lobe of the mammary gland
What is the characteristic of the lamina propria in the mammary glands?
It is composed of dense connective tissue with smooth muscle bundles
What happens to the alveoli during pregnancy and lactation?
They grow and expand
What is the characteristic of the ducts in active/lactating mammary glands?
They are lined by a double layer of cuboidal cells
What is the outermost layer of the ovary?
Tunica albuginea
This quiz covers the different phases of the female reproductive system, including the proliferative, secretory, and menstrual phases. Learn about the endometrial cycles, ovarian cycles, and the changes that occur during menopause.
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