Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Pair of gonads in the abdomen. Produces both egg cells and sex hormones of a female.

Answer 1

Ovaries

Question 2

Surrounds each oocyte

Answer 2

Nourishing follicle cells

Question 3

The mature oocyte is swept to the __________. When sperm is present, the fertilization occurs here.

Answer 3

Uterine tubes/fallopian tube/oviducts

Question 4

The uterine tubes carry the fertilized oocyte or zygote into a saclike organ called __________.

Answer 4

Uterus

Question 5

Inner lining of the uterus, has rich blood supply that is important in both menstruation and pregnancy.

Answer 5

Endometrium

Question 6

A necklike narrowing at the lower end of the uterus that opens to the vagina.

Answer 6

Cervix

Question 7

It is the tube that receives the penis during intercourse and the site of the birth canal.

Answer 7

Vagina

Question 8

A 2 centimeter-long structure. Responsible for sexual stimulation to experience orgasm.

Answer 8

Clitoris

Question 9

The labias, clitoris, and vaginal opening consitute the external female genitalia.

Answer 9

Vulva

Question 10

Contains fatty tissues, collagen, and milk ducts.

Answer 10

Breast

Question 11

The making of an eggcell

Answer 11

Oogenesis