Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Primary organs of the reproduction in a female
Ovaries
The growth and development and differentiation of an ovum
Oogenesis
Structures within an ovary, contain an egg and follicular cell
Primary follicle
Tube-like organs that convey an egg toward the uterus after ovulation
Fallopian tubes
Tube like organs that convey an egg toward the uterus after ovulation
Fallopian tubes
Organ which houses a developing embryo and sustains it through its developmental period
Uterus
The lower 1/3rd of the uterus which has an orifice
Cervix
Layer of the uterus composed of glandular epithelium witch goes thickening and vascularization each cycle in anticipation of a fertilized egg
Endometrium
Thick muscular layer of the uterus, responsible for labor and menstrual cramping
Myometrium
Organ of the female which conveys uterine secretions and serves as a bird canal during labor
Vagina
External accessory organ which is highly innovated and contains erectile tissue
Clitoris
Regular, reoccurring changes in the uterine linings that culminate in a sloughing off of the linings of pregnancy has not occurred
Menstrual cycle
The first menstrual cycle of a female
Menarche
Follicular cells after ovulation which secrete estrogen and progesterone the last 10 days of the cycle of pregnancy has not occurred
Corpus luteum
The gradual irregularity of the menstrual cycle and eventual censarían of the cycle
Menopause
