Female Reproductive Anatomy

Question 1

Primary Female sex organs

Answer 1

ovar(y/ies)

Question 2

Secondary sex organs

Answer 2

Ducts: Uterine tubes, Uterus, Vagina

Question 3

Ovaries

Answer 3

Organs that produce oocytes, and estrogens

Question 4

Oocyte

Answer 4

an immature “egg”

Question 5

Estrogens

Answer 5

female sex hormones. Regulate fertility cycle, aids pregnancy, and promotes development of secondary sex characteristics

Question 6

Female secondary sex characteristics

Answer 6

Breast development, increased fat deposits beneath skin, onset of menses, and widening of pelvis

Question 7

pubic symphysis

Answer 7

joint in front of middle of pelvis. normally does not allow movement, but softens before labor to provide extra flexibility. softening can disrupt balance

Question 8

Uterine/Fallopian tubes

Answer 8

tubes to uterus

Question 9

Uterus/Womb

Answer 9

where embryo/fetus is nourished and grows. Located between bladder and rectum. Takes up space and causes women to urinate more then men, especially during pregnancy. May also cause constipation

Question 10

Bladder

Answer 10

stores urine.

Question 11

Rectum

Answer 11

part of large intestine used to remove solid waste from the body

Question 12

Uterus layers

Answer 12

Endometrium, Myometrium

Question 13

Endometrium

Answer 13

inner layer of uterus. Receives and maintains the conceptus during pregnancy

Question 14

Myometrium

Answer 14

middle layer of uterus. Muscular, pushes baby out.

Question 15

Uterus regions

Answer 15

Fundus, Body, Cervix

Question 16

Fundus

Answer 16

top of uterus. Medical professionals feel it to estimate the size of the womb

Question 17

Body

Answer 17

middle area of uterus. Implantation occurs in this area

Question 18

Cervix

Answer 18

narrow area at lower area of uterus. provides cervical mucus

Question 19

Cervical mucus

Answer 19

mucus that blocks or allows passage through cervix

Question 20

Vagina/birth canal

Answer 20

area of conjugal union, where baby will exit. Acidic for protection, but will also kill sperm

Question 21

Vulva

Answer 21

female external genitals. Clitoris, Labia majora, Labia minora, Vestibule

Question 22

Clitoris

Answer 22

sensitive erectile tissue

Question 23

Labia majora

Answer 23

larger tissue folds of vulva. Surrounds labia minora

Question 24

Labia minora

Answer 24

smaller tissue folds of vulva. Surrounds vestibule

Question 25

Vestibule

Answer 25

space between labia minora. contains openings of vagina ant the urinary system. produces mucus

Question 26

Anal intercourse

Answer 26

not part of design of reproductive system. More risks compared to penile-vaginal intercourse

Question 27

Risks of Anal Intercourse

Answer 27

Anal damage, Disease transmission

Question 28

Anal Damage from anal intercourse

Answer 28

Small anus size compared to vaginal opening, vagina can expand during conjugal union.

Question 29

Disease transmission from anal intercourse

Answer 29

anal tissue is more fragile, no lubrication. Ruptured blood vessels provide easy access to blood supply for pathogens.