Reproductive System - Female System

Question 1

What are paired ovaries?

Answer 1

The female gonads that produce female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone

Question 2

Eggs are stored in the…

Answer 2

Ovaries.

Question 3

What do the ovaries contain?

Answer 3

Each ovary contains follicles, structures that contain the oocyte (egg) and granulosoa cell

Question 4

What is an Oocyte, what does it turn into?

Answer 4

An oocyte is a diploid - meaning it contains 46 chromosomes, Oocytes undergo a process of meiosis which then turns into a mature oocyte or a ovum (egg) - haploid which has 23 chromosomes.

Question 5

Function of Granulosa Cells

Answer 5

Granulosa cells provide nutrients for the oocytes

Question 6

Describe the Fallopian Tube and its function

Answer 6

Fallopian Tube also known as Oviduct, are 10-12 cm long and are the site for fertilization. The eggs travel into the tube via fimbraie and move through the tube using the cillia.

Question 7

Describe the sperm journey..

Answer 7

Sperm passes vagina. Sperm goes through the cervix, through the uterus and up into the fallopian tube searching for the egg.