Reproductive System: Female Version

Question 1

shape of ovaries

Answer 1

almond shaped

Question 2

function of this system??

Answer 2

produces egg cells; receives sperm; nourish, carry and protect the embryo as it develops; delivers the newborn to the world (woooo)

Question 3

contains the oocytes

Answer 3

ovaries

Question 4

meaning of “oo” (not yes!!!)

Answer 4

egg

Question 5

immature egg cells

Answer 5

oocytes

Question 6

mature oocytes but unfertilized

Answer 6

ovalovum or ovum or ova (yeah)

Question 7

release of mature ovum from the ovay

Answer 7

ovulation

Question 8

soon-to-be mature cells

Answer 8

ovarian follicle

Question 9

function of ovarian follicle

Answer 9

surround and supply nourishment for oocyte

Question 10

stimulate the growth of ovarian follicle

Answer 10

FSH (the hormone)

Question 11

stimulates the ovulation and synthesis of estrogen

Answer 11

LH (the hormone)

Question 12

yellow body; ruptured follicle

Answer 12

corpus luteum

Question 13

site of fertilization

Answer 13

Fallopian tube

Question 14

condition wherein fertilized egg develops in Fallopian tube

Answer 14

Ectopic pregnancy

Question 15

site where egg and sperm meet

Answer 15

ampulla

Question 16

hollow, thick-walled muscular organ that receives the sperm; where embryo develops

Answer 16

uterus

Question 17

location of uterus

Answer 17

between bladder and rectum

Question 18

lining of uterus that sheds off during menstruation

Answer 18

endometrium

Question 19

narrow neck of uterus

Answer 19

cervix

Question 20

canal that receives the penis

Answer 20

vagina

Question 21

external genetalia of vagina

Answer 21

vulva

Question 22

copulatory organ of this system

Answer 22

vagina

Question 23

main source of sensation during sexual intercourse

Answer 23

clitoris