Questions and Answers
What is the thick fold of fat in the female external reproductive structure called?
The cervix is the site of fertilization.
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What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
Transport of ovum, site of fertilization, nourishment of ovum
The _____ is the most sensitive part of the female external reproductive structure.
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How many oocytes does a female have at birth?
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Match the following female and male reproductive structures:
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Doderlein bacilli helps maintain the acidity of the vagina.
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What are the immature egg cells called?
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What changes in pH occur in the vagina from pre-puberty to post-puberty?
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Study Notes
External Female Reproductive Structures
- Mons Pubis: A thick fold of fat located above the symphysis pubis.
- Escutcheon: Medical term for pubic hair.
- Labia Majora: Thick folds of adipose tissue, highly vascular, with anterior and posterior commissure.
- Labia Minora: Thinner folds of adipose tissue, less vascularized than labia majora.
- Clitoris: Key structure for female arousal; sensitive and aids in catheterization.
- Urethral Meatus: Passageway for urine located below the clitoris.
- Vestibule: Area between the labia minora containing multiple openings (vulvar holes).
- Smegma: Cheese-like substance that can accumulate around the clitoris.
- Hymen: Membrane separating internal and external genitalia.
Fallopian Tubes
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Structure: Tubes through which eggs travel from ovaries to uterus, with four distinct sections:
- Isthmus: Narrowest part; site for bilateral tubal ligation.
- Interstitial: Most proximal segment.
- Ampulla: Longest section; primary site for fertilization.
- Infundibulum: Widest end, most distant from uterus.
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Functions:
- Transport ovum to the uterus.
- Site of fertilization.
- Nourish the ovum during transit.
Ovaries
- Description: Small, oval-shaped glands responsible for producing and storing eggs.
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Key Terms:
- Oogonia: Immature egg cells, with counts decreasing from 600k at 2 months intrauterine to about 30k-40k at age 36.
- Oocyte: Mature egg cells, with approximately 2 million at birth and none at menopause.
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Functions:
- Production of hormones.
- Oogenesis (egg cell production).
- Ovulation process.
Internal Female Reproductive Structures
- Vagina: Hollow, muscular canal located behind the bladder and in front of the rectum.
- Cul-de-sac Douglas: Space between rectum and vagina; pH changes from alkaline pre-puberty to acidic post-puberty assisted by Doderlein bacilli.
Trivia and Noteworthy Points
- Grafenberg Spot ("G-spot"): Located 1-2 inches inside the anterior portion of the vulva; noted for heightened sensitivity compared to the clitoris.
- Women are more likely to experience UTIs due to shorter urethra compared to men.
- Sperm viability in acidic vs. alkaline environments: female sperm survive longer in acidic conditions, while pregnancy causes a slight shift to alkalinity.
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Test your knowledge on maternal, child, and adolescent care as outlined in NCM 107. This quiz covers essential terms and concepts related to female anatomy and obstetric care. Perfect for BSN students in their first semester.
