Female reproductive system

Question 1

Ovary

Answer 1

Produces and develops eggs

Produce oestrogen and progesterone

Question 2

Fallopian tubes

Answer 2

Transports immature egg to uterus, acts as site of fertilization with first divisons of the zygote

Question 3

Cervix

Answer 3

Allows passage between the uterus and the vagina

Question 4

Vagina

Answer 4

Receives penis during intercourse, acts as birth canal, passes menstrual flow

Question 5

Breasts

Answer 5

Produce and deliver milk

Question 6

Clitoris

Answer 6

Sexual pleasure

Question 7

Corpus Luteum

Answer 7

Production of progesterone

Question 8

Follicles

Answer 8

The follicle plays a major role in the dual function of the ovary–oocyte maturation and release and steroidogenesis required for regulating its own growth and providing the proper environment in reproductive organs for the transport of gametes and nidation.

Question 9

Uterus

Answer 9

Supports a developing embryo

Question 10

Puberty in girls

Answer 10

Ovaries secrete oestrogen and progesterone

Hormone helps prepare the endometrium in the uterus for the implantation of embryo

Question 11

Main changes

Answer 11

Increase in fat deposited below the skin
Widening of hips
Development of breasts
Increase in height
Development of eggs in ovaries
Start of menstruation
Growth of body hair
Skin becomes more oily
Behavioural changes