Female Reproductive Flashcards
1
Q
What is the path taken by the ovum
A
Ovaries, fimbriae, Fallopian tube, uterus, birth canal
2
Q
What makes up the birth canal
A
Vagina and cervix
3
Q
How many layers does the uterus have, and what are they
A
2 layers, main and inner layer
4
Q
What is the purpose of the main layer of the uterus
A
To expand during pregnancy, and to contract during pregnancy and shedding of endometrium
5
Q
What is the purpose of the inner layer of the uterus
A
Provide nourishment for the embryo (sheds if not pregnant, monthly basis)
