Female Repro Flashcards
1
Q
Where does fertilization occur
A
Fallopian tubes
2
Q
What are two major tissues in uterus
A
Endometrium and myometrium
3
Q
What does myometrium do
A
Muscular wall of uterus to provide support for embryo
4
Q
What does endometrium do
A
Inner lining of uterus to nourish embryo and placenta
5
Q
What is endometriosis
A
Condition where endometrium cells flourish outside of uterus
6
Q
What is a polar body
A
Three other ovums that are not viable
7
Q
What needs to be present for meiosis two
A
Sperm
8
Q
What hormone stimulates oocytes to develop and grow
A
FSH
9
Q
What is a polar body
A
Discarded set of extra chromosomes
10
Q
What are the functions of placenta
A
Exchanges nutrients, oxygen and waste between mom blood and fetal blood
11
Q
What are the 4 phases in cycles
A
Menstruation (flow phase), follicular phase, ovulation, luteal
