reproduction Flashcards

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1
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parts of the female reproductive system

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1.ovary
2.fallopian tube
3.uterus muscle
4.uterus lining
5.cervix
6.vagina

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function of ovary

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1.produces ova
2.releases female sex hormones

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3
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function of fallopian tube (oviduct)

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site of fertilisation

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4
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function of uterus muscle

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contracts at birth to expel baby

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5
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function of uterus lining

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site of implantation

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6
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function of cervix

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dilates at birth

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7
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function of vagina

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where sperm is deposited

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where is FSH released from

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pituitary gland in the beginning of the cycle

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function of FSH

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1.stimulates the maturation of a follicle
2.releases oestrogen

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where is oestrogen released from

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ovary and the follicle

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function of oestrogen

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1.stimulates the repair of the walls of the uterus
2.stops the release of FSH

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function of LH

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1.stimulates the release of the ova into the oviduct
2.change of follicle into corpus luteum

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13
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where is LH released from

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pituitary gland at day 13

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14
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function of progesterone

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supports and maintains thickness of uterus lining

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