Female Reproductive Organs Flashcards
Where are the eggs produced?
Ovaries
What is the tube connecting the ovary and the uterus?
The fallopian tube or the oviduct
Where does implantation happen?
The uterus
What connects the vagina and the uterus?
The cervix
What stores urine?
The bladder
Name the tube that transports urine out of the body.
The urethra
What is the function of the ovaries?
Release the eggs (ova) and produce oestrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle.
What is the function of the oviduct?
‘Connects’ ovary to the uterus. Where fertilisation occurs.
What is the function of the vagina?
Receives the penis during intercourse.
What is the function of the cervix?
Protects the uterus from infection.
What is the function of the uterus?
Where implantation occurs and where the fetus develops into a baby.
What receives the penis during intercourse?
The vagina
