Reproductive system (females) Flashcards
1
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ovaries
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produces ova, estrogen, progesterone
2
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fallopian tubes
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- receives egg during ovulation
- connects distally to uterus
3
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uterus
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- fertilzied egg implants on wall for fetal development
- uterine lining comes off during menstruation
- cervix creates a barrier b/w uterus and vagina, dilates during childbirth
4
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vagina
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- extends from uterus to outside of body
- expands during child birth and intercourse
5
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labia majora
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folds of skin/adipose tissue that protect other external female genitalia
6
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labia minora
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- skin folds w/n libia majora
- pinkish color due to high blood circulation
- hood over clitoris
7
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clitoris
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- highly sensitive
- anterior to urethra
8
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perineum
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area b/w vagina and anus
9
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esotrgogen
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group of female sex hormones
10
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porgesterone
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hormone secreted by ovaries
11
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estradiol
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most abundant and biologically active female hormone
