EXERCISE 3.2 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
paired, almond shaped organ; site for ova maturation and secretes female sex hormones
ovary
site of fertilization and early embryonic development
uterine tubes / oviduct / fallopian tubes
(poultry) portion of uterine tube with funnel-shaped structure connected directly to ovary to catch matured ovum; site of fertilization (alr have sperm: from cloaca to___); not need mating - produces egg
infundibulum
site for albumen secretion (protein and water); egg white
magnum
site for outer and inner egg shell membrane secretion; maintains shape
isthmus
(for poultry) shell gland where egg shell is formed
uterus
(for mammals) tubular structure from end of both fallopian tubes to point…; site of implantation and serves as nutritive and productive capacity for developing embryo
uterus
neck of uterus; passage way of semen; protects uterus from foreign material; during pregnancy, secretes sticky mucus seal
cervix
(in mammals) receives penis in copulation and provides passageway for fully developed fetus during birth
vagina
(in poultry) it secretes bloom (powdery layer); plug pores of egg to prevent bacteria from entering
vagina
oviposition; lay eggs
cloaca
serves as common passage way for products of reproduction and urine
vulva
rudimentary organ situated ventrally to vulva; homologous to penis of male; erectile tissue
clitoris
type of uterus that is single bearing
bipartite
type of uterus that is for litter bearing
bicornuate