Ch. 41 Genitourinary and Reproductive System Function and Assessment with Q and A

Ch. 41 Genitourinary and Reproductive System Function and Assessment with Q and A Female Reproductive system consists of ANSWER paired ovaries, and fallopian tubes, a single uterus and vagina, and external genitalia; mammary glands may be considered accessory organs to the system. Ovaries ANSWER pair of oval structures (5 cm long, 2.5 cm width)located on either side of the uterus in the pelvic cavity. Fallopian (uterine) tube ANSWER 10 cm in length, extends from near the ovary to the uterus. its fimbriae draw an ovum into the tube & ciliated transport epithelium transport to ovum ( or zygote if fertilized) toward the uterus. Uterus ANSWER 8 cm long and 5 cm wide, tilted anteriorly over the top of the ases greatly in size during pregnancy, contains the placenta, increased oxytocin levels will cause this to contract to bring about child birth. Vagina ANSWER extends from the uterine cervix to the he vaginal orifice in the perineum, lies between the urethra and the rectum, External Genitalia (vulva) ANSWER includes the clitoris, mons pubis, and labia majora and minora Mammary gland ANSWER Enclosed within the breasts and surrounded by adipose