Biod 152 Module 6 Exam (Version-1, Latest-2024): Essential Human Anatomy & Physiology Ii: Portage L

BIOD 152 Module 6 Exam (Version-1, Latest-2024): Essential Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Portage L Describe isthmus -section of the oviduct -muscular contractions and cilia move the egg through the isthmus to the uterus -opens to the uterus -delivers fertilized embryo for implantation in the uterus -delivers unfertilized egg into uterus for removal through menstration What are the 3 layers of the oviducts? outer serous coat, middle muscular coat, and inner mucosa coat Uterus -Hallow, thick-walled muscular organ -btwn bladder and rectum -forward-tilted position what connects the uterine tubes to the vaginal canal? Uterus Layers of the uterus-Puter serous perimetrium -myometrium: muscular, expands -endometrium: inner layer, embryo completes development here, this sheds monthly What is the fundus? -top region of the uterus During pregnancy, why is the fundus measured? -height is measured from the top of the pubic bone to determine growth rates and abnormalities What is the body of the uterus? -middle receives fertilized egg What is the cervix? -posterior region of the uterus -connects the uterus to the vaginal canal Before ovulation, what happens to the cervix? -it softens and secretes mucus to facilitate sperm access to uterus During pregnancy, what happens to the cervix? -mucus plug develops