Cervix

Question 1

what is cervix the lower part of?

Answer 1

uterus

Question 2

2 regions of cervix?

Answer 2

ectocervix and endocervix

Question 3

type of epithelium - ectocervix?

Answer 3

stratified squamous non-keratinised epithelium

Question 4

type of epithelium - endocervix?

Answer 4

simple columnar

Question 5

2 functions of cervix?

Answer 5

facilitates the passage of sperm, maintains sterility of upper reproductive tract

Question 6

blood supply?

Answer 6

uterine artery

Question 7

venous drainage?

Answer 7

uterine veins

Question 8

lymph drainage?

Answer 8

iliac, sacral, aortic and inguinal nodes