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        | simple cuboidal epithelium over a CT capsule |  | Definition 
 
        | cells on surface of ovary |  | 
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        | ovarian follicles surrounded by CT |  | 
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        | ovary's medulla is made up of.. |  | 
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        | oocyte zona pelucida
 follicle cells
 stroma cells
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        | components of ovarian follicle |  | 
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        | translucent zone of glycoprotein that surrounds oocyte |  | 
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        | CT cells outside of follicle cells |  | 
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        | primordial primary
 secondary
 mature (graafian)
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        | only follicles present in ovary from birth until puberty; primary oocyte surrouned by 1 layer of flat follicle cells |  | 
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        | at puberty, FSH stimulates the onset of the ovarian cycle; each month about 1-20 follicles begin growing and maturing; only 1 follicle fully matures and ovulates (releases the oocyte) |  | 
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        | primary oocyte, zona pellucida, granulosa cells, stroma cells, theca cells |  | 
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        | contain proteases that are released during fertilization |  | 
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        | 1 to several layers of cuboidal cells that have FSH receptors and convert estrogen precursors (androstenedione) into estrogen |  | 
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        | stroma cells differentiate into.. |  | 
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        | secrete estrogen precursers (androstenedione) |  | 
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        | secrete liquor folliculi forming fluid-filled spaces which for an antrum |  | 
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        | mature (graafian) follicle |  | Definition 
 
        | antrum increases in size and pushes oocyte to the side; cumulus oopherous; corona radiata; follicle cells acquire LH receptors in addn to FSH receptors |  | 
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        | will not complete division unless fertilization occurs |  | Definition 
 
        | after ovulation, the oocyte is still arrested in its second meiotic division and... |  | 
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        | follicles that don't complete maturation regress and are absorbed |  | 
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        | follicle cells enlarge and become "these" which have both FSH and LH receptors; these cells secrete mainly progesterone but also low levels of estrogen |  | 
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        | the theca interna cells become "these" and secrete progesterone and androstenedione |  | 
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        | corpus luteum of menstruation |  | Definition 
 
        | if fertilization does not occur the corpus luteum lasts 12-14 days then degenerates |  | 
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        | degenerated corpus luteum; CT cells invade and form this which eventually regresses and disappears |  | 
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        | corpus luteum of pregnancy |  | Definition 
 
        | if fertilization occurs, the corpus luteum persists throughout pregnancy |  | 
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        | pathology: luteal (from follicle) |  | 
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        | polycystic ovarian disease |  | Definition 
 
        | may be due to high androgen secretion resulting in high estrogen synthesis; lack of ovulation, lack of CL, lack of progesterone, no uterine proliferative phase |  | 
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        | arise from germinal epithelium, may be benign or malignant |  | 
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        | arise from follicle, thecal, or CT cells |  | 
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        | colon, stomach, or breast cancer |  | Definition 
 
        | common sites for metastases |  | 
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        | spermatozoa contact the corona radiata |  | 
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        | the glycoprotein coat that was added in the epididymis now dissolves |  | 
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        | many spermatozoa release their acrosomal enzymes which break down the corona radiata and zona pelucida. ONLY ONE spermatozoa penetrates the oocyte plasma membrane. the penetrating spermatozoa stimulates oocyte activation |  | 
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        | depolarization of oocyte plasma membrane stimulates release of oocyte cortical granules |  | 
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        | cortical granule proteases induce conformational changes in the oocyte plasma membrane and zona pelucida and prevent any additional spermatozoa from penetrating |  | 
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        | spermatozoa stimulate ____ to complete the second meiotic division |  | 
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        | male and female chromosome unite to make this.. |  | 
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        | uterine tube = fallopian tube = ... |  | 
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        | infundibulum with fimbriae, ampulla, isthmus, intramural |  | Definition 
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        | most common site of fertilization |  | 
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        | simple columnar epithelium with ciliated and secretory cells |  | 
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        | smooth muscle layer and serosa |  | Definition 
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        | salpingitis and PID; ectopic pregnancy |  | Definition 
 
        | pathology of uterine tube |  | 
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        | endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium |  | Definition 
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        | layer of uterus that has smooth muscle and CT and changes during pregnancy |  | 
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        | simple columnar epithelium, ciliated cells, and secretory cells |  | Definition 
 
        | types of cells that make up the endometrium |  | 
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        | uterine glands, blood vessels (spiral, coiled arteries) |  | Definition 
 
        | lamina propria contains.. |  | 
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        | 2 layers of the endometrium |  | 
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        | surface layer of endometrium which is shed during menstruation |  | 
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        | bottom of lamina propria which is retained and provides the stemcells for regeneration of the endometrium after menstruation |  | 
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        | proliferative (estrogenic) uterine phase |  | Definition 
 
        | coincides with follicle development and estrogen secretion; functionalis is rebuilt: uterine glands proliferate, spiral arteries and CT regenerate |  | 
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        | secretory (luteal) uterine phase |  | Definition 
 
        | after ovulation, coincides with corpus luteum and progesterone secretion; uterine gland secrete nutrient fluid and become dilated and coiled; spiral arteries reach surface of endometrium |  | 
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        | corpus luteum regresses causing a drop in progesterone and estrogen; spiral arteries intermittently constrict cutting off blood flow to the functionalis; uterine glands degenerate; tissue ischemia and necrosis, rupture of blood vessels and desquamation of functionalis |  | 
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        | ectopic endometrium in abdominopelvic cavity, most common site is uterine tube |  | 
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        | ectopic endometrium in myometrium |  | 
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        | endometrial carcinoma (adenocarcinoma) |  | Definition 
 
        | derived from uterine glands |  | 
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        | benign smooth muscle tumors (leiomyomas) progressively become more fibrous |  | 
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        | barrel-shaped distal end of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina |  | 
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        | simple columnar ciliated cells + secretory cells |  | 
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        | cervical glands secrete mucous; cylical changes in mucin secretion |  | 
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        | mucosa, lamina propria, smooth muscle layer and adventitia |  | Definition 
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        | jxnal (transition zone); lining epithelium changes from simple columnar to nonkeratinized stratified squamous |  | 
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        | occurs under influence of hormones during menstrual cycle or pregnancy; metaplasia of simple columnar cells to stratified squamous |  | 
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        | unstable and susceptible to dysplasia and neoplasia influenced by external factors including infection and smoking |  | 
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        | high risk serotypes associated with high grade dysplasia and invasive squamous cell carcinoma or cervix, vag, and ulna |  | 
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        | stratified squamous epithelium (nonkeratinized) |  | Definition 
 
        | type of cells that make up the vagina |  | 
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        | estrogen stimulates _____ |  | 
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        | epithelial cells accumulate glycogen |  | Definition 
 
        | what influences the pH of the vagina |  | 
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        | outer skin folds of the vagina |  | 
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        | labia minora and clitoris |  | Definition 
 
        | external genetalia of vagina that is covered with hairless skin |  | 
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        | core of erectile tissue, prepuce |  | 
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        | space medial to labia minora |  | 
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        | greater and lesser vestibular glands |  | Definition 
 
        | located in lamina propria of vagina at the vestibule, secrete mucous |  | 
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        | compound tubuloacinar gland; secretory cells secrete proteins, sugars, and lipids; CT septa divide gland into lobes; ducts; myoepithelial cells |  | 
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        | mammary secretion during pregnancy |  | Definition 
 
        | hormone stimulus causes glandular cells and terminal ducts to proliferate |  | 
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        | mammary secretion after delivery |  | Definition 
 
        | neurohormonal control of secretion including prolactin and oxytocin |  | 
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        | myoepithelial cell contraction and milk ejection |  | 
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        | cystic dilation of ducts, glandular metaplasia, fibrosis of stroma |  | 
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        | benign or may lead to cancer |  | 
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        | epithelial cells have estrogen receptors and 50-80% of breast tumors have estrogen receptors; BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes encode for tumor suppressors; mutations in genes (familial inheritance) increase risk for breast and ovarian cancer |  | 
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