Sistema reproductor femenino Flashcards
¿Cuáles son las partes principales del sistema reproductor femenino?
Ovarios, trompas de Falopio, útero, vagina y genitales externos.
¿Cuál es la función principal de los ovarios?
Para producir óvulos y hormonas como el estrógeno y la progesterona.
Verdadero o falso: Las trompas de Falopio son responsables del transporte de óvulos desde los ovarios hasta el útero.
True.
Complete el espacio en blanco: El ______ es el órgano muscular donde un óvulo fertilizado puede convertirse en un feto.
uterus.
¿Cuál es el papel de la vagina en el sistema reproductor femenino?
It serves as the birth canal and receives the penis during sexual intercourse.
¿En qué etapa de la vida el sistema reproductor femenino experimenta un desarrollo significativo?
During adolescence.
Multiple Choice: What hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen.
What is menarche?
The first occurrence of menstruation in a female.
True or False: The external genitalia includes the clitoris and labia.
True.
What is the function of the clitoris?
To provide sexual pleasure.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a tube that connects the uterus to the outside of the body.
vagina.
What changes occur in the female reproductive system during puberty?
Development of breasts, onset of menstruation, and changes in body shape.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone triggers ovulation?
Luteinizing hormone (LH).
What is the lifespan of an ovum after ovulation?
Approximately 12 to 24 hours.
True or False: The menstrual cycle typically lasts 28 days.
True.
What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?
Menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase.
Fill in the blank: The _______ layer of the uterus is shed during menstruation.
endometrial.
What is the function of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
To prepare the endometrium for potential implantation of a fertilized egg.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for the production of hormones?
Ovaries.
What is the average age range for the onset of puberty in females?
Typically between 9 and 14 years old.
True or False: Hormonal changes during adolescence only affect the reproductive system.
False.
What is the primary purpose of the fallopian tubes?
To facilitate the meeting of sperm and egg for fertilization.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the outer part of the female genitalia.
vulva.
What is the significance of the menstrual cycle in terms of reproduction?
It prepares the female body for potential pregnancy each month.
