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Female reproductive system Flashcards

1
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Two jobs of the ovaries

A

I make estrogen and produce oocytes

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2
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How big is each ovary

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2 inches long by 1 inch thick

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3
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How many ovaries are there in female

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2

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4
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How long are the fallopian tubes

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4 inches

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5
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And the uterine tubes/fallopian tubes lead from where to where

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Ovary to the uterus

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6
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Fallopian tubes are lined with what type of tissue

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Ciliated tissue

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7
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List the two ways that fallopian tubes help the Oocyte move toward the uterus

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Cilia
Muscle contraction called peristalsis

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8
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Three jobs the uterus provides for an embryo

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Protection, nutrition, waste removal

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9
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How big is the uterus

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3 inches long 2 inches wide

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10
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myometrium

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Uterus muscle

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11
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Endometrium

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Inner lining of uterus

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12
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Parimetrium

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Outer layer of uterus

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13
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Three functions of vagina

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Elimination of menstrual fluid
Birth canal
Sexual intercourse

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14
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What is the hymen

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Piece of tissue that covers the end of the vagina

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15
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Vulva

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All external genitals/genitalia

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16
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Clitoris

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Made out of erectile tissue

17
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What is the equivalent of the clitoris in males

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Penis

18
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Lactation

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Milk production

19
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Where does the lactiferous ducts end

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The Nipple

20
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What hormone causes lactation within females

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Prolactin

21
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Pectoral fat

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Fat in breasts

22
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Suspensory ligament

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Anchor the breast to the muscle behind the breast

23
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Mammary gland

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Makes milk

24
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Lactiferous duct

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Tube that transports milk to nipple

25
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Areola

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Darkened tissue surrounding the nipple

26
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How long does the egg take to travel to the fallopian tubes

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3-4 days

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