Female REPRODUCTIVE Flashcards
What is the main function of the ovaries?
Produces the female egg cells necessary for reproduction called Ova or Oocytes
Ovaries also produce hormones such as Estrogen and Progesterone.
What are the two types of female hormones?
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
Estrogen is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics, while Progesterone is known as the hormone of pregnancy.
What is the role of the Fallopian tubes?
Site of fertilization and tunnels for the Ova to travel from the ovaries to the uterus
Fallopian tubes are narrow tubes attached to the upper part of the uterus.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is designed to transport the Ova to the uterus.
Vagina
What structure is comparable to the penis in males?
Clitoris
The clitoris is a small sensitive protrusion that can become erect.
What are the Labia Majora?
Large lips comparable to the scrotum in males, containing sweat and oil secreting glands
Literally translated as ‘large lips’.
What are the Labia Minora?
Small lips that produce fluid secretion
Literally translated as ‘small lips’.
What is the endometrium?
The inner lining of the uterus
It plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
What is the cervix?
The canal that joins the uterus to the outside of the body, also known as the birth canal
The cervix plays an important role during childbirth.
What is the function of Bartholin’s and Skene’s glands?
Glands located beside the vaginal opening that produce fluid secretion
These glands contribute to lubrication during sexual arousal.
True or False: The uterus is the home for the developing fetus.
True
What is the function of the serosa?
Surrounds the openings to the vagina and urethra
The serosa provides protection and support to these structures.
What is menstruation?
The monthly shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur
Menstruation is a key aspect of the female reproductive cycle.
What is the fundus?
The upper part of the uterus
It is opposite from the cervix and is often used as a reference point in obstetrics.
What is the corpus in the context of the uterus?
The main body of the uterus
It is where the fertilized egg implants during pregnancy.
