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| _____ arteries: Supply the superficial functional layer of the uterine endometrium. | |
| ______ break down glycogen in the vagina and create an acidic environment. The bacterial flora are acidophilic which deters invasion of bacterial pathogens and fungi (Candida albic | |
| _____ (vulvovaginal) glands: Analogous to bulbourethral glands in the male. Located around lower vagina. Opens into vagina near hymen. Mucus-secreting cells. | |
| Ovarian ______ has 3 main functions: structural support, give rise to theca interna and externa, and secrete steroid hormones. | |
| ______: Muscular organ that receives right and left uterine tubes. Consists of 3 parts- Cervix, fundus, body. | |
| _____: Opening for the bladder | |
| 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. | |
| ____ os: junction between cervix and vagina. An important site for pathological changes. | |
| During proliferative (follicular) phase - mucin is thin, watery, and ____pH which allows for movement of sperm. | |
| _____: 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) | |
| ______ arteries: Supply the deep basal layer of uterine endometrium. | |
| ____: Fibromuscular collapsed tube extending from vestibule to uterus. Forms a 90 degree angle with an anteverted uterus. | |
| Labia _____: thin skin flaps devoid of adipose tissue. Abundant blood vessels and elastic fibers. | |
| Involution changes corpus luteum to corpus ______ that has less granulosa and theca lutein cells so has less progesterone and estrogen to secrete. | |
| _____ cells of uterine tube produces watery tubal fluids rich in K+, Cl-, and immunoglobulins (nutrition for ova and sperm) | |
| _____ os: junction between uterine body and cervix | |
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