Life Science- Female Reproduction Organs Flashcards
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Produce
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Ova and hold and protect the growing embryo during pregnancy.
2
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Include
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Two ovaries, two Fallopian tubes (oviducts), uterus and vagina
3
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Ovaries
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Produce ova. Also produce hormones that control the menstrual cycle
4
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When ovum is
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Released from the ovary, it is carried along the Fallopian tube towards the uterus.
5
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Uterus is
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A pear-shaped muscular structure where an embryo develops during pregnancy. Has strong muscular walls and a soft, smooth inner lining called the endometrium.
6
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If fertilization occurs
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Ovum attaches itself to the endometrium
7
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Cervix
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Ring of muscle at the bottom end of the uterus. Lead to vagina. Produces fluid to keep the vagina moist.
8
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Vagina
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Has muscular walls that stretch during childbirth
