female reproductive anatomy

Question 1

Vulva

Answer 1

The genital organs present on the surface of the female body

Question 2

Labia Major and Labia Minor

Answer 2

Folds of skin that protect the clitoris and the opening to the vagina

Question 3

Clitoris

Answer 3

Small bundle of nerves stimulated during intercourse

Question 4

Urethral Opening

Answer 4

Opening through which urine exits the body

Question 5

Anus

Answer 5

Opening through which solid waste leaves the body

Question 6

Perineum

Answer 6

Space between the anus and vaginal opening

Question 7

Ovaries

Answer 7

Organs that produce ova as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone that cause secondary sex characteristics

Question 8

Fallopian Tubes

Answer 8

Ova travel through these tunes to get from the ovaries to the uterus

Question 9

Uterus

Answer 9

Hollow, thick-walled, pear-shaped organ where fertilized ova implants and embryo develops; if fertilization does not occur, lining is shed monthly

Question 10

Endometrium

Answer 10

Lining of the uterus

Question 11

Cervix

Answer 11

Lower part of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina (it is the opening from the vagina to the uterus); expands greatly for childbirth

Question 12

Vagina

Answer 12

Muscular, expandable tubular cavity leading from outside the body to the cervix and uterus
-is NOT a tube, but lies flat when tampon is not inside