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Female Reproductive System Flashcards

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1
Q

What do the ovaries produce?

A

eggs/ova

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2
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From what cells are ova derived from?

A

germline cells

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3
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By what process do ova arise

A

meiosis

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4
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How do germline cells divide into germline cells?

A

mitosis

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5
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What chromosome complement do gametes have?

A

haploid

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6
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What is the chromosome complement of germline cells?

A

diploid

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7
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What is the function of the uterus?

A

is the place where the foetus grows

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8
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What lining in the uterus provides favourable conditions for implantation?

A

the endometrium lining

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9
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What can happen in the fallopian tubes?

A

fertilisation

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10
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What is a developing ovum surrounded by?

A

a Graffian follicle

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11
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Give one major function of the Graffian follicle

A

protects the ovum whilst it develops

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12
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What hormone is secreted by the Graffian follicle?

A

oestrogen

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13
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What other hormone is stimulated by the release of oestrogen?

A

Lutenising Hormone (LH)

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14
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Give another function of oestrogen

A

repairs the endometrium after ovulation

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15
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What two hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland that control female fertility?

A

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Lutenising Hormone (LH)

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16
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Roughly, when is oetrogen released by the follicle during the menstrual cycle?

A

start/middle

17
Q

Roughly, when is progesterone released during the menstrual cycle?

A

middle/end

18
Q

FSH causes the follicle to…

A

develop

19
Q

LH stimulates…

A

ovulation

20
Q

What other process does LH bring about?

A

it causes the corpus luteum to develop after ovulation occurs

21
Q

What pituitary hormone stimulates the production of oestrogen?

A

LH

22
Q

What is the main function of progesterone?

A

development and vascularisation of the endometrium (ready to receive the blastocyst

23
Q

Name the two stages of menstruation?

A

follicular and luteal phase

24
Q

In what days of menstruation does the follicular phase occur?

A

1-14

25
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In what days of menstruation does the luteal phase occur?

A

14-28

Human Biology Unit 2 (part 2) (6 decks)

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