Female Reproductive System

• Female Reproductive System

  1. Ovaries
  2. Ovarian Ducts
  3. Uterus
  4. Vagina
  5. Placenta
  6. Mammary Glands
• Function of the Female Reproduction System

  1. Production of Gametes (oocytes)
  2. Fertilization
  3. Support of the Developing Fetus
  4. Deliver the Fetus Safely
  5. Nutrition of the Newborn
• Hair can grow on this specific labia

  Labia Majora
• If we open the vagina with the speculum what will we see

  Vaginal Canal
• White structure connected to the placenta

  Umbilical Cord
• Causes Strawberry Cervix


  Trichomonas Vaginalis
• Causes Gonorrhea


  Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
• Zygote growing in the fallopian tubes

  Ectopic Pregnancy
• Is ovary an endocrine gland?


  yes
• Produces Female Gametes

  Ovaries
• Produces Estrogen and Progesterone

  Ovaries
• Estrogen is the signal that the ovary gives to stop GnRH
• Covers the outer surface of the ovary

  The Capsule
• The cells here are germination. Simple cuboidal epithelium 


  Germinal Epithelium
• Layer of Dense Irregular Connective Tissues that Support the Epithilium within the capsule

  Tunica Albunginea
• Acts as the outer region that acts as the site of oocyte development

  Cortex
• Oocytes covered by 1 or more layers of granulosa cells

  Follicles
• Follicle Maturation (Chronological)

  1. Primordial Follicle
  2. Primary Follicle
  3. Early Secondary (Antral)
  4. Late Secondary Follicle
  5. Mature or Graafian Follicle
• True or False

  While the oocytes are still in the ovaries they are still diploid cells

  True
• True of False

  While the oocytes are still in the ovaries they are stuck in Prophase


  True
• Premordial Follicles are direct decendants of what

  Oogonium
• Round oval cells that are 25 ot 30 um


  Primary Oocytes
• A layer of glycoprotein that surround the primordial follicle

  Zona Pellucida
• Size of Oocyte in the Secondary Follicle

  50-100um
• Several layers of cells immediately surrounding the oocyte

  Corona Radiata
• Anchor the oocyte to the walls of the Follicle

  Cumulus oophorus
• Multiple layers of cells that form the follicle walls that surround the antrum

  Stratum Granulosum
• Stromal cells around the follicle

  Theca Folliculi
• Secrete progesterone and converts androgen by theca lutein cells into estrogen

  Granulosa Luetin Cells
• Located at the periphery of the corpus luteum. Smaller cells

  Theca Lutein Cells
• Average diameter of Theca Lutein Cells

  15 um
• Entrance to the uterus

  Cervix
• Responds to hypothalamus and APG

  Cervix
• Provides oxygen and nutrients to fetus

  Placenta
• Made of mucosa, muscularis, and adventitia


  Vagina
• Hollow organ where the fetus develops

  Uterus
• Benign tumor. May contain fully developed, hair, teeth, and eyes

  Teratoma
• Low GnRH = low LH and FSH
• Consists of inner spiral layer and an outer longitudinal layer

  Muscularis
• Located at the periphery of the oviduct


  Serosa