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| _____: Opening for the bladder | |
| ______: Muscular organ that receives right and left uterine tubes. Consists of 3 parts- Cervix, fundus, body. | |
| The ______ content of the vagina is at its maximum at ovulation (estrogen is high) and some glycogen rich cells are shed during the secretory phase (progesterone is high) | |
| ____: Junction between internal and external genitalia. Outside layer is keratinized. | |
| _____: Layer of the uterus that have thick walls composed of smooth muscle. Undergoes hypertrophy and hyperplasia during pregnancy. | |
| After ovulation, Secretory (luteal) phase - Mucin is thick, scanty, and _____ pH which deters penetration of sperm. | |
| Movement of ______ cells in uterine tube propel sperm in opposite direction (away from ovary) | |
| _____ cells of uterine tube produces watery tubal fluids rich in K+, Cl-, and immunoglobulins (nutrition for ova and sperm) | |
| Ovarian ______ has 3 main functions: structural support, give rise to theca interna and externa, and secrete steroid hormones. | |
| _____: Lining of the lumen of the cervix. Provides lubrication for the vagina during intercourse. Acts as a protective barrier to keep bacteria out. | |
| _____ (vulvovaginal) glands: Analogous to bulbourethral glands in the male. Located around lower vagina. Opens into vagina near hymen. Mucus-secreting cells. | |
| _____ cysts/follicles: Spherical cystic masses. Due to blockages for mucin in deep crypts. | |
| _____ os: junction between uterine body and cervix | |
| _______: Endocrine organ that produces steroid hormones that prepare uterine endometrium for conception and maintain pregnancy should fertilization occur. | |
| _____: External surface of the cervix that protrudes into the vagina. Rich in glycogen during sexual maturity. | |
| ____ changes follicle to corpus luteum. | |
| ____ os: junction between cervix and vagina. An important site for pathological changes. | |
| _____ arteries: Supply the superficial functional layer of the uterine endometrium. | |
| Mucosa of the _____: Contains elastic fibers to permit distension. | |
