Reproductive Female System Flashcards
1.Describe the three functions of the female reproductive system
- To Produce hormones
- to Produce eggs
- To provide an nourishing environment in which to fertilized egg can be develop into a baby
Summarize the stages of the menstrual cycle
An ovary releases a mature egg. The egg travels to the uterus. If the egg is not fertilized, the uterine lining is shed and a new cycle begins
2.Identify 5 ways to keep the female reproductive system healthy
- cleanliness
- sexual abstinence
- prompt treatment infection
- self-exams
- Regular medical checkups
Ovary
Eggs
Ovaries
The reproductive glands in which eggs produced
Estrogen
Physical changes at puberty and controls the maturation of eggs
Progesterone
Change to a women’s reproductive system before and during pregnancy
Ovulation
One of the ovaries releases a ripened egg about once every month
Fallopian tube
Passage ways that carry, eggs away from ovaries
Uterus
A hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ
Vagina
Birth canal; is a hollow, muscular passage leading from the uterus to the outside of the body
Hymen
The vaginal opening may be partly covered with a thin membrane
Menstrual cycle
Only one mature egg each month
Menopause
The ovaries slow down their hormones production and no longer releases mature eggs
Vaginitis
A vaginal infection caused by yeast, bacteria, and other microorganism
Cystitis
An infection of the bladder
Pap smear
A test for cervical cancer
Mammograms
An X-ray of the breast that can help detect breast cancer
Describe menstrual discomfort and toxic shock syndrome
When some females experience abdominal cramps or other discomfort. Toxic shock syndrome caused by a bacterial effective
