Reproductive system🍼 Flashcards
What is the function of the ovarian reproductive system?
To produce gametes and reproductive hormones - it also supports and delivers the foetus
What is the function of the clitoris?
Sexual sensation and orgasm
What is the thin membrane that covers the vaginas entrance?
Hymen
What is the vagina?
A muscular canal that serves as the entrance to the reproductive tract
Where’s the ovaries located?
Within the pelvic cavity
What hormone stimulates follicle growth?
FSH
What hormone triggers estrogen production?
LH
What are the fallopian tubes function?
To serve as a conduit for oocyte from the ovary to the uterus
What is the uterus?
The muscular organ which nourishes and supports the growing embryo
What are the three layers of the uterus?
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
28 days
What is the scrotum?
A skin-covered muscular sack that extends from the body behind the penis
What are the testes?
The male reproductive organs
Where does sperm develop?
Seminiferous tubules
What cell promotes sperm production ?
Sustentocytes
