Female Reproductive Structures Flashcards
Ovary
produce progesterone, estrogen and ova (eggs), attached to uterus and pelvic wall
Fallopian Tube
channels for ova transport and fertilization, attached to the ovary and uterus
Uterus
provides a favourable environment in its internal walls for the fertilized ova to attach, has three lays
Endometrium
maintenance for pregnancy + menstruation if not pregnant, the innermost layer of the uterus
Cervix
encourage or prevent sperm from entering the uterus, is the opening at end of the uterus
Vagina
provides passage for the child and penis to enter, a muscular tube that extends from the uterus to the outside body
Vestibular Gland
production of a mucoid secretion that aids in vaginal and vulvar lubrication
The clit
the area that contains the nerve ending of the vagina (sexual pleasure)
Labium Minora
fatty outer fold of skin that contains pubic hair and sweat glands
Fibriae
finger-like things that attach to the ovary and sweep a newly created egg