Female Reproduction Flashcards
What are the female primary reproductive organs?
Ovaries (gonads)
What are the female secondary reproductive organs?
Fallopian tubes, Uterus, Cervix, Vagina
What is oogenesis?
The creation of a mature egg ready for fertilization
Where is the site of oogenesis?
Ovary
When is oogenesis completed?
After fertilization
What does oogenesis produce?
1 mature egg from 1 germ cell
What is the cell source of oogenesis?
Germ cells
What are the essential part of sexual reproduction?
- Production of eggs
- Production of reproductive hormones
- Preparation of the uterus for pregnancy
What are the 2 major phases of the menstrual cycle?
- Follicular phase
2. Luteal phase
Follicular Phase
Formation of a mature follicle and a secondary oocyte before ovulation
What days of the menstrual cycle mark the Follicular phase?
Days 1-14
What are the developmental stages of the Follicular phase?
- Primordial follicle
- Primary follicle
- Preantral follicle
- Early anthral follicle
- Mature follicle
What days of the menstrual cycle mark the Luteal phase?
Days 14-25
What are the 4 major hormone of female reproduction?
- GnRH
- LH and FSH
- Estrogen, Progesterone
- Inhibin
What do theca cells do?
Synthesize androgens
