Reference no: EM133467547

Part 1.

1. Identify the essential and accessory organs in the female reproductive system.

2. Describe the three layers that compose the wall of the uterus.

3. Identify the vessels that supply blood to the uterus.

4. List the eight ligaments that hold the uterus in a normal position.

5. How does the uterus serve as part of the female reproductive tract?

6. What and where are the uterine tubes? Approximately how long are they? What lines the uterine tubes? Their lining is continuous on their distal ends with what? With what on their proximal ends?

7. What hormones are secreted by the cells in ovarian tissue?

8. Identify all vaginal functions.

9. List all the structures that make up the female external genitals.

10. Define the term episiotomy.

11. Identify the advantages that nursing from the mother's breast provides offspring.

12. Describe the hormonal changes during menopause.

Part 2.

1. Name and explain the function of the various hormones that regulate lactation. Where are they produced, and how would you summarize their function and their influence on lactation?

2. List the phases of the menstrual cycle. Which of these phases shows the most variance in length of time? How do the events in each phase contribute to the overall function of the reproductive system?

3. How would you explain the interaction of the hormones that result in ovulation? From what is the name "luteinizing" hormone derived?

4. State in your own words the control of cyclical ovarian changes brought on by FSH and LH.

5. Explain, the control of cyclical uterine changes brought on by the ovarian hormones. The drop in the level of these hormones triggers what event?

6. How would you correlate the events of the ovarian cycle with the events of the uterine cycle?