Female Reproductive System Flashcards
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main function of female reproductive system
to produce egg cells and develop an offspring
it produces the egg cells
ovaries
hormone produced by the ovaries and triggers the development of secondary female characteristics
Estrogen
first discharge of blood from vagina
menarche
The onset of mature egg cell production starts around the ages of _________
11-14 years old
how long does pregnancy last?
9 months
it is the union of egg cell and sperm cell
pregnancy
When does the role of male reproductive system end?
when the sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell
nourishing and protecting
the fertilized egg during 9 months of development
pregnancy
How many egg cells are all females born with?
two million egg cells
How many egg cells do females have after they reach puberty?
400 000
how many chromosomes do egg cells have?
23
How many egg cells will mature in the life time of a female?
300-500 matured egg cells
what are matured egg cells called
ovum (plural - ova)
All females who have reached puberty will undergo monthly physiological cycles known
as the _________ and _________
Ovarian cycle and menstrual cycle
it happens in the ovary
ovarian cycle
prepares the maturation of egg cells
ovarian cycle
monthly release of ovum
ovulation
prepares the uterus for possible pregnancy
menstrual cycle
the ovaries prepare the female body for a possible pregnancy each month in series of
events collectively known as:
Ovarian cycle
During this, the uterus lining thickens to prepare for the implantation of embryo
menstrual cycle
it signals that the cycle is over because pregnancy did not occur
vaginal bleeding or menstrual period
it connects the ovary to the uterus
fallopian tube
where ovum travels from the ovary to the uterus
fallopian tube
