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What causes pain from uterine contractions?
the 11th and 12th thoracic nerves
motor fibers to the uterus are via the 7th and 8th thoracic vertebrae
What are the three layers of the uterine corpus?
perimetrium (outer layer)
myometrium (middle muscle
layer) endometrium (inner
layer)
What causes the dilation of the cervix?
uterine contractions
When is the endometrium thick or thin?
it is thickest during ovulation
it is the thinnest right after menstruation
,What does the endometrium secrete?
endometrial milk
alkaline for baby's safety, keeps uterus moist, helps sperm transport, nourishes
embryo
What are the two types of arteries in the endometrium?
basal and coiled
allow for unique blood supply and a portion of the endometrial tissue to be shed
while the rest stays intact
What is the main characteristics of the cervix?
elasticity
protective
portal
produces cervical mucus to protect either baby or uterus from infection
What is cervical mucus?
lubrication
bacteriostatic
alkaline to protect sperm
thins at ovulation to allow sperm
passage glands can store sperm for
2-3 days
What are fallopian tubes?
7-10 in. (4cm) tubes with peristatic movement to propel egg with cilia
,What are the parts of the fallopian tube?
isthmus, ampulla, infundibulum
What are the 2 types of prostaglandins that affect the tubes?
1 type at proximal end contracts the
tube 1 type are distal end that relaxes
the tube
Where is the site of fertilization?
the fallopian tube
How long does it take for the egg to go from the ovary to the uterus?
3-4 days
What are the ovaries?
the primary link from the reproductive system to the endocrine
system secrete estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
sensitive to FSH and LH
NOT attached to fallopian tubes (ligaments)
What are the mammary glands?
specialized sebaceous glands that secrete milk
, What causes breast size to increase during pregnancy?
estrogen and progesterone
What happens in lactation with the delivery of the placenta?
decreased levels of progesterone and lactogen
absence of inhibition of prolactin (stimulates milk production)
What is colostrum?
first breast milk
rich in nutrients and antibiotics (IgA)
higher in minerals and protein, lower in sugar and fat than mature milk
What are the phases of the ovarian cycle?
follicular
ovulation
luteal
What is the follicular phase?
follicle maturation in the ovary and release of
mature egg begins day 1 of menstrual cycle until
day 14
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What causes pain from uterine contractions?
the 11th and 12th thoracic nerves
motor fibers to the uterus are via the 7th and 8th thoracic vertebrae
What are the three layers of the uterine corpus?
perimetrium (outer layer)
myometrium (middle muscle
layer) endometrium (inner
layer)
What causes the dilation of the cervix?
uterine contractions
When is the endometrium thick or thin?
it is thickest during ovulation
it is the thinnest right after menstruation
,What does the endometrium secrete?
endometrial milk
alkaline for baby's safety, keeps uterus moist, helps sperm transport, nourishes
embryo
What are the two types of arteries in the endometrium?
basal and coiled
allow for unique blood supply and a portion of the endometrial tissue to be shed
while the rest stays intact
What is the main characteristics of the cervix?
elasticity
protective
portal
produces cervical mucus to protect either baby or uterus from infection
What is cervical mucus?
lubrication
bacteriostatic
alkaline to protect sperm
thins at ovulation to allow sperm
passage glands can store sperm for
2-3 days
What are fallopian tubes?
7-10 in. (4cm) tubes with peristatic movement to propel egg with cilia
,What are the parts of the fallopian tube?
isthmus, ampulla, infundibulum
What are the 2 types of prostaglandins that affect the tubes?
1 type at proximal end contracts the
tube 1 type are distal end that relaxes
the tube
Where is the site of fertilization?
the fallopian tube
How long does it take for the egg to go from the ovary to the uterus?
3-4 days
What are the ovaries?
the primary link from the reproductive system to the endocrine
system secrete estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
sensitive to FSH and LH
NOT attached to fallopian tubes (ligaments)
What are the mammary glands?
specialized sebaceous glands that secrete milk
, What causes breast size to increase during pregnancy?
estrogen and progesterone
What happens in lactation with the delivery of the placenta?
decreased levels of progesterone and lactogen
absence of inhibition of prolactin (stimulates milk production)
What is colostrum?
first breast milk
rich in nutrients and antibiotics (IgA)
higher in minerals and protein, lower in sugar and fat than mature milk
What are the phases of the ovarian cycle?
follicular
ovulation
luteal
What is the follicular phase?
follicle maturation in the ovary and release of
mature egg begins day 1 of menstrual cycle until
day 14
