Female Reproductive System, Menstrual Cycle and Fertility

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What are the characteristics of the vagina?
A fibromuscular tube with four layers that is moist but has no glands.
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How long is the anterior and posterior wall of the vagina?
Anterior: 7.5cm Posterior: 10cm
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What is the pH of the vagina?
3.8-4.5 (Acidic)
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What are the characteristics of a normal cervix?
It forms the lower third of the uterus, is 2.5cm long and has 3 layers.
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What shape and size is the uterus?
A pear shaped organ that measures 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm
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How many layers does the cervix have?
Three! The endometrium (2 layers), myometrium (3 layers) and perimetrium.
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Where does the uterine tube connect to the uterus?
Inserts into the uterus by the cornua
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What is the length of the uterine tube?
10cm + 1cm inside the uterus
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What are the main parts and measurements of the uterine tube?
Infundibulum (2.5cm), Ampulla (5cm), Isthmus (2.5cm) and the Interstitial Portion (1cm)
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What is the size and weight of an ovary?
An almond shaped organ that is 3 x 2 x 1cm and is 6 grams.
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What is the inner and outer part of the ovary called?
Cortex (Outer) and Medulla (Inner)
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What are the 3 secretions from the ovary and what do they do?
Oestrogen for female characteristics and regrowth of endometrium, progesterone stimulates prep for pregnancy and relaxin which ripens follicle.
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How many ova remain at puberty? And how many ova mature?
Remain at puberty: 40,000 Ova. Mature: 400-500 Ova.
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What is the Corpus Luteum?
Area left by ova after ovulation and secretes oestrogen and progesterone for 14 days.
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What supply and drainage do all systems have?
A blood and nerve supply. A venous and lymphatic drainage.
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What is menstruation?
A discharge of blood from the uterus at approx 4 week intervals, commencing at puberty until menopause.
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What is menses?
The usual monthly loss of blood from the uterus down the vagina to the exterior.
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What is a menarche?
The first menstrual period usually during puberty
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What is a menstrual cycle?
A cyclical change in the endometrium lining the uterus in response to stimulation by ovarian hormones.
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What is the average blood loss during menses?
30-40mls (Over 80mls is considered heavy)
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What are the three phases of the menstrual cycle and how long do they last?
Menses (3-5 days), Proliferative (6-14 days) and Luteal (15-28 days)
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this did help me (lol just #revising lmao, a few of these rlly brought barry chcuckle back to this earth mpbh

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