History of Repro Phys
Aristotle
What is the primary ligament giving support to the reproductive tract?
Broad Ligament
What is the additional supportive ligament for the ovary called?
Utero-ovarian ligament
What is an unfertilized egg called?
oocyte
Who is credited for describing the oviducts?
Fallopius
What region houses the blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics?
Submucosa
What two categories of structures can be found on the ovary?
Follicles and corpus luteum
What were the sperm cells originally called with observed in 1677?
animalcules
In what year was the corpus luteum discovered?
1573
What are the components of the broad ligament?
Mesovarium, mesosalpinx, mesometrium
What are the three parts of the oviduct called?
Infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus
In what year did Dumas demonstrate that spermatozoa were the fertilizing agents?
1825
What structure is Regnier de Graaf credited with describing?
Graafian follicle
What are the four parts of the tubes that make up the reproductive tract?
Serosa, muscularis, submucosa, mucosa
What type of uterus do cattle have?
Bicornuate
What is the last stage of follicular development called?
Graafian follicle
Who is the "father" of modern artificial insemination?
Spallanzani (Italian priest)
What are the five functions of the uterus?
Sperm Transport, luteolysis, environment for preattached embryo, maternal contribution to placenta, expulsion of fetus
What structures in the uterus are highly vascularized and will give rise to the maternal portion of the placenta?
Caruncles
What structure provides lubrication, a flushing system, and a barrier during pregnancy?
Cervix