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Question: 1 of 2
Theme:Epithelium of the female reproductive system
A Keratinising stratified squamous epithelium
B Non-keratinising stratified squamous epithelium
C Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
D Simple columnar epithelium
E Simple cuboidal epithelium
F Transitional epithelium
Which of the epithelial types described are present in the anatomical regions below?
Ectocervix
Keratinising stratified squamous epithelium
Endocervical canal
Keratinising stratified squamous epithelium
Cervical ectropion
Keratinising stratified squamous epithelium
Vagina
Histology 2
Keratinising stratified squamous epithelium
Uterus
Keratinising stratified squamous epithelium
At puberty the endocervical epithelium, which is simple columnar epithelium, extends distally into the
vagina, and forms an ectropion.
The ectropion can sometimes be a cause of post-coital bleeding or mucoid vaginal discharge, and is
most common during pregnancy or if the woman is taking the combined oral contraceptive pill.
The acidity in the vagina causes the ectropion's epithelium to undergo metaplastic change to a nonkeratinsised squamous epithelium. This new epithelium is called the transformation zone.
Since the transformation zone is the most common site for cervical carcinoma, it is important to brush
this site adequately when performing a cervical smear.
Question: 2 of 2
Are the following correct regarding the vagina and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN)?
Colposcopic features of VAIN are similar to CIN
Intracavity radiotherapy is a highly effective treatment for VAIN
The vaginal epithelium has crypts
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