Reproductive System - Female 0.0 / 5 ? OtherReproductive system femaleOtherOther Created by: rosieewatsonCreated on: 29-01-20 11:14 What is a pyometra? Infection of the uterus 1 of 19 What is the difference between closed and open pyometra? Closed: cervix is closed open: cervix is open 2 of 19 What are the clinical signs of a pyometra? High temp (pyrexia), discomfort, inflammation of the *****, lethargic, pacing, polyuria and inappetance 3 of 19 When is pyometra most likely to occur? Non-neutered *****, more common when older 6-8 weeks after a season 4 of 19 How might a pyometra be treated? Ovarian hisectomy (neutering), IV fluids, antibiotics - all supportive care for the patient 5 of 19 What do the ovaries produce? Hormones - oestrogen and progesterone and ova (eggs) ovum= singular 6 of 19 What are the female gonads? The ovaries - paired structures located in the abdomen, caudal to the kidneys 7 of 19 What is each ovary attached to? The suspensroy (or ovarian) ligament - the broad and round ligament hold in place 8 of 19 The ovaries lie in special folders of the broad ligament what is this called? The mesovarium 9 of 19 What is the forming sac called that wraps around each ovary? The ovarian bursa 10 of 19 Within the ovary is primary ovarian follicles which develop into a ripe ovarian follicle known as? Graafian follicle 11 of 19 What is ovulation? When the follicles become mature, they rupture at the surface of the ovary releasing the ovum 12 of 19 What is it called when after ovulation the cells of the follicle form a solid structure? Corpus luteum 13 of 19 At ovulation the ova are 'caught' by the fimbria what is this known as? The infundibulum 14 of 19 What is the mesosalpinx? Part of the broad ligament attached to the uterine tube 15 of 19 What is the mesometrium? Uterus is supported in the abdomen part of the broad ligament 16 of 19 What does the wall of the uterus consist of? Smooth muscle (myometrium) lined by mucous epithelium called the endometirum 17 of 19 What is the role of the cervix? Muscular structure - acts as a sphincter to seal the entrance of the uterus - prevents infection 18 of 19 What does the cervix relax and open? During oestrus (allow entry of sperm) during parturition (allow the foetus to come out) 19 of 19
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