genitourinary system Flashcards
what are the functions of the female reproductive system ?
sexual activity
menstruation
reproduction and pregnancy
menopause
development - production of sex hormones
what are the functions of ovaries ?
releases eggs
produces hormones
what are immature eggs called ?
oocytes
At puberty, these eggs mature and once a month, the ovary will release an egg in what is known as ????????
ovulation
If the egg is fertilised by sperm, pregnancy is possible. If no fertilisation occurs, the female has a period – this is known as ??????
menstruation
where does the fallopian tube connect ?
ovaries to the uterus
what does fallopian tube do ?
carry egg to the uterus
how long does it take for the egg to travel from ovary to the uterus ?
7 days
where does fertilisation occur ?
fallopian tube
Sometimes, a fertilised egg can implant in other areas – this is known as a ???
ectopic pregnancy
what are the three layers of the uterus ?
endometrium- inner layer
myometrium - middle layer made up of muscle
perimetrium - outside layer
after ovulation which part of uterus thickens ?
endometrium
what part of the uterus breaks down if the egg isn’t fertilised ?
endometrium
what are the function of the male reproductive system ?
produce sex hormones
produce sperm and semen
what holds the testes in place ?
spermatic cord
where is sperm moved from in sexual arousal ?
epididymis to vas deferens
where does the prostate gland sit ?
rests below the bladder in front of rectum
what is oogenesis ?
refers to process of processing eggs in females
when does first stage of oogenesis occur ?
embryonic development ( around 7 weeks gestation )
when does second stage of oogenesis occur ?
occurs around puberty
where does oogenesis occur ?
outermost layers of ovaries
what is spermatogenesis ?
process of sperm development
where does spermatogenesis take place ?
in testes
what is the process of where spermatids transform into mature spermatozoa ?
spermiogenesis
