Female reproductive system Flashcards
1
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Ovaries
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-2 female gonads
-Produce limited # of gametes (eggs/ova)
-Hormones released
2
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follicles
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-Specialized cell structures in ovaries
-1 ovum (egg) is developed within follicles
-Day 6-13
3
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Fimbriae
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-Thread like structures
-Guide egg into cilia lined tubes-oviduct
4
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oviduct (fallopian tube)
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-Carries ovum (egg) from ovary to uterus
-Has cilia to create current that moves the ovum to uterus
5
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Uterus
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-Holds & nourishes a developing fetus
-Expands as fetus grows
6
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Endometrium
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-Lining of uterus
-richly supplied with blood vessels to provide nutrients for fetus
7
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Vagina
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-Entrance for the penis to deposit sperm
-Exit for fetus
8
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Urethra
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-exit for piss (where you piss from)
9
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Cervix
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-Under uterus
-opening to uterus and it dilates when fetus comes out
