Female Reproductive System

Question 1

main function of female reproductive system

Answer 1

to produce egg cells and develop an offspring

Question 2

it produces the egg cells

Answer 2

ovaries

Question 3

hormone produced by the ovaries and triggers the development of secondary female characteristics

Answer 3

Estrogen

Question 4

first discharge of blood from vagina

Answer 4

menarche

Question 5

The onset of mature egg cell production starts around the ages of _________

Answer 5

11-14 years old

Question 6

how long does pregnancy last?

Answer 6

9 months

Question 7

it is the union of egg cell and sperm cell

Answer 7

pregnancy

Question 8

When does the role of male reproductive system end?

Answer 8

when the sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell

Question 9

nourishing and protecting
the fertilized egg during 9 months of development

Answer 9

pregnancy

Question 10

How many egg cells are all females born with?

Answer 10

two million egg cells

Question 11

How many egg cells do females have after they reach puberty?

Answer 11

400 000

Question 12

how many chromosomes do egg cells have?

Answer 12

23

Question 13

How many egg cells will mature in the life time of a female?

Answer 13

300-500 matured egg cells

Question 14

what are matured egg cells called

Answer 14

ovum (plural - ova)

Question 15

All females who have reached puberty will undergo monthly physiological cycles known
as the _________ and _________

Answer 15

Ovarian cycle and menstrual cycle

Question 16

it happens in the ovary

Answer 16

ovarian cycle

Question 17

prepares the maturation of egg cells

Answer 17

ovarian cycle

Question 18

monthly release of ovum

Answer 18

ovulation

Question 19

prepares the uterus for possible pregnancy

Answer 19

menstrual cycle

Question 20

the ovaries prepare the female body for a possible pregnancy each month in series of
events collectively known as:

Answer 20

Ovarian cycle

Question 21

During this, the uterus lining thickens to prepare for the implantation of embryo

Answer 21

menstrual cycle

Question 22

it signals that the cycle is over because pregnancy did not occur

Answer 22

vaginal bleeding or menstrual period

Question 23

it connects the ovary to the uterus

Answer 23

fallopian tube

Question 24

where ovum travels from the ovary to the uterus

Answer 24

fallopian tube

Question 25

it is the opening of the female reproductive system

Answer 25

vagina

Question 26

allows fluids to flow inside and out of your uterus

Answer 26

cervix

Question 27

where the offspring is developed

Answer 27

uterus

Question 28

production of ova

Answer 28

ovarian cycle

Question 29

maturation and development of egg cell

Answer 29

follicular phase

Question 30

redevelopment and rematuration of a new egg cell

Answer 30

luteal phase

Question 31

happens when a woman no longer ovulates

Answer 31

menopause