Reproductive System Anatomy PDF

1. Ejaculatory duct–where lubricated sperms go through after the 2. seminal vesicle. 3. What is the primary function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system? Fluid secretion 4. The sperms’ goal is to enter the first part of the uterus, which is the CERVIX. 5...

1. Ejaculatory duct–where lubricated sperms go through after the 2. seminal vesicle. 3. What is the primary function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system? Fluid secretion 4. The sperms’ goal is to enter the first part of the uterus, which is the CERVIX. 5. Gynosperm - big-headed and long-tailed, slow-moving, higher alkaline thus more acid-resistant. 6. Oligospermia - low sperm count, sperm count is less than 20 million per mL. 7. The sperms must reach the uterus through the cervix in 90 minutes, and reach the fallopian tubes in 5 minutes. 8. What do you call the space inside the Labia minora? VESTIBULE 9. What do you call the gland that lubricates the urethra? SKENE’S GLAND. 10. If a non-pregnant uterus is retroflexed, the uterus protrudes to the rectal wall and it is called RECTOCELE. Rectoceles experience difficulty in defecation and sometimes pain. 11. What do you call the pair of glands that lubricate the vaginal canal? BARTHOLIN’S GLANDS. 12. Urethral meatus - first opening going to the urinary bladder. 13. If a non-pregnant uterus is anteflexed, it protrudes towards the urinary bladder and it is called CYSTOCELE 14. Uterus - Suspended between the urinary bladder in front and the rectum at the back. (Size shown in the picture is of a non-pregnant uterus). POSSIBLE POSITIONS OF THE UTERUS: 15. 1. Anteverted position - Slightly leaning forward (normal). 16. 2. Anteflexion position - Sharply leaning forward. 17. 3. Retroverted position - During pregnancy (normal). 18. 4. Retroflexion position - abnormal positioning 19. PLACENTA ACCRETA - When the placenta is attached to the myometrium, it becomes a part of the uterus. This can be determined when the baby is out, but the placenta shows no sign of separation minutes after. The only management for this is hysterectomy 20. Where is the thickest layer of the myometrium? IN THE FUNDUS, which is in the upper uterine segment. 21. Oxytocin stimulates rhythmic uterine contraction 22. Contractions help push your baby out 23. Bricanyl or Terbutaline act as smooth muscle relaxant AND BRONCHODILATOR The narrowest is the Interstitial, middle is Isthmus, widest is Ampulla. The fimbriae has an opening so that the fallopian tubes can catch the egg released from the ovary going to the ampulla. Common site of fertilization is Ampulla. The most dangerous site of implantation is in the Interstitial. Lifespan of OVUM in the Ampulla: 1 to 2 days (48 hours is maximum). Fertilization is the beginning of pregnancy. Level of Estrogen increases during pregnancy, but the level of Progesterone increases more. Hormone that causes Palmar Erythema and Epistaxis in pregnant women: Estrogen. LIGAMENTS OF THE UTERUS: 1. Broad ligament - Keeps the uterus and fallopian tubes in place. 2. Round ligament - Provides upper support. 3. Cardinal ligament - Middle side, provides middle support. The most important ligament because it provides stability to the uterus.  4. Pelvic floor ligament - Provides lower support. What ligament allows the uterus to assume the position from anteverted to retroverted? ANSWER: Round ligament. Hormone that causes Poor GI motility in pregnant women: Progesterone. How soft is a non-pregnant cervix? As soft as the tip of your nose. How is the cervix during early pregnancy? As soft as the ear lobule/earlobe. How soft is the cervix during late pregnancy? As soft as the lips.