Reproduction- (female mammalia)

Question 1

Key functions (female)

Answer 1

• produces eggs (ova)
  -provides ideal environment for fertilisation
• protects foetus until birth

Question 2

Ovaries

Answer 2

Produce and store your eggs (also called ovum) and produce oestrogen to control your menstraul cycle and pregnancy

Question 3

Oviduct/Fallopian tube

Answer 3

Channels for oocyte transport and fertilisation

Question 4

Uterus

Answer 4

Nourish the developing fetus prior to birth

Question 5

Cervix

Answer 5

Allows fluid to flow inside and out of your uterus

Question 6

Vagina

Answer 6

Provides fluid to flow inside and out of your uterus

Question 7

Vagina

Answer 7

Provides a passageway for blood and muscosal tissue from the uterus and childbirth

Question 8

Vulva

Answer 8

Acts as the gate for the uterus and womb and provides protection by opening and closing of the lips of the vulva

Question 9

3 layers of the uterus

Answer 9

1. Perimerrium louver layer
2. Myometruim (muscular layer)
3. Endometrium (inner layer)