Female Reproductive System | Slideshow 1-2 Flashcards
1
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what is ovum
A
egg 👍🏾
2
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What are ovaries?
A
The glands where eggs are produced. (oogenesis)
3
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What are uterine tubes?
A
The passageway from the ovaries to the uterus
(aka fallopian tube, oviduct)
4
Q
What are fimbriae?
A
Finger-like projections near the ovaries that guide the ovum into the uterine tubes.
5
Q
What is the uterus?
A
Where the embryo develops.
* The central part of the female - RS
RS - reprod. system
6
Q
What is the cervix?
A
The neck of the uterus.
7
Q
What is the endometrium?
A
The soft mucous membrane that lines the uterus.
8
Q
What is the function of the endometrium?
A
To build up in preparation for pregnancy, and shed if it doesn’t occur
9
Q
Where does the sperm meet the ovary?
A
The oviducts.
