female reproductive system Flashcards
Where does fertilization take place?
the fallopian tubes
What produces eggs and hormones?
the ovaries
What sweeps the egg into the fallopian tube?
fimbria
What dilates and effaces during labor?
the cervix
What is another name for the birth canal?
the vagina
Where does the baby grow?
the womb(uterus)
How does the egg move from the ovary to the uterus?
cilia in the fallopian tubes
What are the functions of estrogen?
estrogen: develops the breasts, uterus, and vagina, broadens the pelvis, increases fat tissue in the butt, hips, and thighs and the growth of pubic hair. Estrogen builds the lining in the uterus.
What are the functions of progesterone?
Progesterone: causes a blood build up in the uterus and prevents the uterus from contracting until necessary.
During which part of a woman’s 28-day cycle does ovulation occur?
Ovulation occurs right before her period.
Why does blood build up in the uterus each month?
Blood builds up in the uterus to create a lining to support a baby.
What is ovulation?
Ovulation is when an egg leaves the ovary.
What happens to the egg if the egg isn’t fertilized?
The egg dies and dissolves if it isn’t fertilized.
What happens to the lining of the uterus if the egg isn’t fertilized?
The lining of the uterus sheds and causes the menstrual cycle to begin.
What is a tubal pregnancy?
A tubal pregnancy is when a fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than the uterus, such as the fallopian tubes.
