reproduction Flashcards
parts of the female reproductive system
1.ovary
2.fallopian tube
3.uterus muscle
4.uterus lining
5.cervix
6.vagina
function of ovary
1.produces ova
2.releases female sex hormones
function of fallopian tube (oviduct)
site of fertilisation
function of uterus muscle
contracts at birth to expel baby
function of uterus lining
site of implantation
function of cervix
dilates at birth
function of vagina
where sperm is deposited
where is FSH released from
pituitary gland in the beginning of the cycle
function of FSH
1.stimulates the maturation of a follicle
2.releases oestrogen
where is oestrogen released from
ovary and the follicle
function of oestrogen
1.stimulates the repair of the walls of the uterus
2.stops the release of FSH
function of LH
1.stimulates the release of the ova into the oviduct
2.change of follicle into corpus luteum
where is LH released from
pituitary gland at day 13
function of progesterone
supports and maintains thickness of uterus lining