Reproductive System - Female System (2)

Question 1

What is the Peritoneum?

Answer 1

The outer layer of the connective tissue

Question 2

What is the Myometrium and how does it contribute to birth?

Answer 2

Muscular outer lining, that provides support for the developing embryo.

Contractions of the myometrium help the baby get pushed out.

Question 3

What is the Endometrium and what does it cause?

Answer 3

Glandular muscular lining that produces endometrium every 28 days, if fertilization doesn’t occur then the endometrium will be shed (period), although its original function is to provide nourishment for the developing embryo.

Question 4

Functions of the vagina

Answer 4

1.) Connects the uterus to the outer environment
2.) Sexual intercourse happens here
3.) Kills microbes - acidity is less than 7.

Question 5

What is the Cervix, how does it contribute to pregnancy?

Answer 5

A muscular band that separates the vagina from the uterus. Dilation of the cervix will allow the baby to be pushed out of the vagina.

Question 6

What is a Pap Test?

Answer 6

Check for cancer cells in the cervix, it is performed by a physician.

Question 7

What do males and females share in common (perform which similar functions), what is different?

Answer 7

They both produce gametes and deliver gametes. The male’s have to protect and support gametes, where females have to provide space for the new organism if fertilization occurs.