Female Reproductive System Flashcards
contains opening to urethra and vagina
vestibule
hormone used most on day 14 of menstrual cycle
LH
maturation of follicle, more estrogen production, some development of corpus luteum
LH functions
where fertilization occurs
fallopian tube (ampolla)
the female gonads
ovaries
contains gametes (sex cells) in various stages of development
cortex
blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves
medulla
stages of ovarian development
preovulatory, ovulatory, post ovulatory
occurs day 0-14
pre ovulatory
occurs day 14
ovulatory
occurs after day 14
post ovulatory
2 major hormones
estrogen and progesterone
separates estrogen and progesterone
LH
secondary oocyte is released on this day
day 14 of menstrual cycle
hormone released before ovulation
estrogen
hormone released after ovulation
progesterone