Female Reproductive Structures

Question 1

Ovary

Answer 1

produce progesterone, estrogen and ova (eggs), attached to uterus and pelvic wall

Question 2

Fallopian Tube

Answer 2

channels for ova transport and fertilization, attached to the ovary and uterus

Question 3

Uterus

Answer 3

provides a favourable environment in its internal walls for the fertilized ova to attach, has three lays

Question 4

Endometrium

Answer 4

maintenance for pregnancy + menstruation if not pregnant, the innermost layer of the uterus

Question 5

Cervix

Answer 5

encourage or prevent sperm from entering the uterus, is the opening at end of the uterus

Question 6

Vagina

Answer 6

provides passage for the child and penis to enter, a muscular tube that extends from the uterus to the outside body

Question 7

Vestibular Gland

Answer 7

production of a mucoid secretion that aids in vaginal and vulvar lubrication

Question 8

Clitoris

Answer 8

the area that contains the nerve ending of the vagina (sexual pleasure)

Question 9

Labium Minora

Answer 9

fatty outer fold of skin that contains pubic hair and sweat glands

Question 10

Fibriae

Answer 10

finger-like things that attach to the ovary and sweep a newly created egg