Female Repro

Question 1

When does the female repro system become functional?

Answer 1

at puberty

Question 2

What are the 3 areas of the reproductive tract?

Answer 2

• fallopian tubes (fertilization + transport of ovum)
• uterus (implantation& development of fetus)
• vagina (coitus + birth canal)

Question 3

Which endocrine glands secrete hormones integrated into the female repro system?

Answer 3

• hypothalamus

- pituitary glands

Question 4

Which hormones are secreted into the female repro system?

Answer 4

• GnRH (stimulates LH + FSH)
• LH(induces ovulation, promotes progestin secretion)
• FSH (promotes oocyte development; stimulates estrogen secretion)
• progesterone
• estrogen

Question 5

How does the uterus sit in the female body?

Answer 5

• anteverted

- anteflexed