sci Flashcards
Is an organ system that composed of sex organ (cannot function alone)
reproductive system
is an organ that us composed of complex network of nerve cells and nerves that transmit messages or signal and from the brain
nervous system
organ system thwt ie composed of gland that secrete hormones. (organ perform specific processes)
endocrine system
biotic
(living)
abiotic
(nonliving)
directs the anterior endocrine to synthesize and release hormones
hypothalamus
a small pea sized gland (acts as body master gland) tells gland in body what to do
pituitary
referred to as master gland bcs it monitors and regulates many bodily functions
pituitary gland
acts as your body smart control
hypothalamus
it does its job by directly influencing you autonomic nervous system
homeostasis
female reproductive system
fallopian tube
ovary
uterus
cervix
vagina
located just below the pelvic cavity
female reproductive system
external part of the f reproductive organ called
vulva
just above the vaginal opening is surrounded by two pairs of skin flaps called
labia
inner lips
labia minora
outer lips
labia majora
sensory organ, located front of vulva
clitoris
spermcell and egg cell unite called
fertilization
organ that produces the female sex cell
ovary
release matured egg cell and secrete the female hormones
estrogen and progesterone
brings abt the development of secondary female sex characteristics
estrogen
signals the uterus to prepare for implantation
progesterone
when egg cell develops, it moved into the fallopian tube or?
the oviduct