Female reproductive system Flashcards
1
Q
Where are eggs found?
A
In the ovary
2
Q
When does the second meiotic division happen?
A
Fertilization
3
Q
What sex hormones do the ovary produce?
A
Estrogen and Progesterone
4
Q
What cells are the ovary made up of?
A
Follicles
5
Q
Where does fertilization occur?
A
In the oviduct
6
Q
Where does embryo and fetal development take place?
A
In the uterus
7
Q
What two tissues make up the uterus
A
Myometrium and Endometrium
8
Q
What is the cervix designed to do?
A
keep the fetus in place
8
Q
Journey of the egg
A
Ovaries
oviducts
uterus
cervix
vagina
9
Q
When do menstruation stop?
A
Pregnancy and menopause
10
Q
When do LH and FSH levels peak?
A
During ovulation
11
Q
What hormones decrease during menopause?
A
Estrogen and Progesterone
