AFAB Reproductive System Flashcards
1
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Ovary
A
Gland that produces ova (eggs) and estrogen
2
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Fallopian tubes
A
Carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus
3
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Uterus
A
Muscular & elastic organ, where a fertilized egg can develop over 9 months
4
Q
Cervix
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Lower part of the uterus, “pin hole” opening into the vagina
5
Q
Vagina
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Also called birth canal, muscular & elastic tube that connects the uterus with the outside of the body
6
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Labia
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External folds of skin at entrance to vagina
7
Q
Estrogen
A
Hormone that produces AFAB secondary sex characteristics
8
Q
Ova
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Egg cells (AFAB sex cells)
9
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Menstrual cycle
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The process that includes building up the uterus lining, ovulating an egg, & menstrual flow (having a period)
10
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Ovulation
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Release of a mature egg (ova) from an ovary
