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The Female Reproductive System Flashcards

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Functions of the Ovaries? (Secrete? Produce?)

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-Secrete Oestrogen and Progesterone
-Produce ova (egg cells)

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Structure of the Ovaries?

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-Paired
-Held close to the Kidney by the Ovarian Ligament

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What is Oogenesis?

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The production/development of an ovum (egg)

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Functions of the Uterine/Fallopian Tube?

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-Collect ova (eggs) as they are released from the Ovary
-Convey ova to Uterus
-Provides correct environment for the sperm and ova

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Structure of the Uterine/Fallopian Tube?

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Narrow tube with smooth muscle and cilia for movement

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Functions of the Uterus?

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-Receptacle for embryo development
-Provides means for foetal nourishment (placenta)

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Structure of the Uterus?

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Consists of two parts: pair of uterine horns and uterine body.
Layer of Myometrium- smooth muscle that is stretchy to allow for growth and produces contraction during birth.

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Function of the Vagina?

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The site of penetration and ejaculation during copulation

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Structure of the Vagina?

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Canal made of smooth muscle

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Function of the Vulva?

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Prevents infection into the vagina

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Function of the Vulva?

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Prevents infection into the vagina

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Structure of the Vulva?

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Folds of skin to cover the vagina

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What are the four types of ovulators?

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-Induced ovulator
-Spontaneous ovulator
-Poly-oestrus
-Mono-oestrus

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What is an ‘induced ovulator’? Eg?

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Ovulation occurs in response to mating
e.g. cat, ferrets

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What is a ‘spontaneous ovulator’? Eg?

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Ovulation occurs without the need for mating
e.g. dogs, rabbits

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What is a ‘poly-oestrus’ ovulator?

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-Multiple cycles
-Sexual activity is confined to a restricted breeding season

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What is a ‘mono-oestrus’ ovulator?

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Having only one reproductive cycle in a year

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Where is the ‘follicle stimulating hormone’ released from and what is its function?

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-Pituitary gland
-Stimulates ripening of primary follicles into graafian follicles

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Where is ‘oestrogen’ released from and what is its function?
Initiates? Prepares? Stimulates?

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-Graafian follicle of the ovary
-Initiates oestrus behaviour
-Prepares the uterus for mating
-Stimulates the secretion of the luteinizing hormone

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Where is the ‘luteinizing hormone’ released from and what is its function?

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-Pituitary gland
-Causes ripe graafian follicles to rupture and ovulation to occur

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Where is ‘progesterone’ released from and what is its function?

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-Corpus leuteum of the ovary
-Stimulates mating behaviour
-Causes mammary glands to enlarge
-Maintains pregnancy

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