Female reproductive system Flashcards
1
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Primary female reproductive organ, produces oocytes and sex hormones, one on either side of uterus.
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Ovaries
2
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When a mature follicles ruptures forcing oocyte into peritoneal (pelvic) cavity , due to LH ( anterior pit.gland)
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Ovulation
3
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mature follicle after ovulation, degenerates if egg is not fertilized
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Corpus Lutheum
4
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series of events that occur in sexually mature, nonpregnant females
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Menstrual Cycle
5
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time when endometrium is shed from uterus, average is 28 days and results from cyclical changes that occur in endometrium.
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Menses
6
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Begins between 11-13 and is usually completed by 16, menarche first episode of menstrual bleeding, elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone are secreted by ovaries.
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Female Puberty
7
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Female Sex Hormones
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Gondotrophin Releasing Hormone Luteinizing Hormone Follicle Stimulating Hormone Estrogen and FSH Progesterone
