Female Reproductive System Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the primary function of the ovaries?
To produce eggs and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
True or False: The uterus is responsible for nurturing a fertilized egg.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the tube that carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
fallopian tube
What hormone is primarily responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
Estrogen
Which part of the female reproductive system is involved in the menstrual cycle?
The ovaries and uterus
What is ovulation?
The release of an egg from an ovary.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is NOT produced by the ovaries? A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Testosterone
C) Testosterone
What is the function of the cervix?
To act as a gateway between the vagina and uterus.
Multiple Choice: What is the average length of the menstrual cycle? A) 21 days B) 28 days C) 35 days
B) 28 days
What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?
The body prepares for a possible pregnancy after ovulation.
True or False: The vagina is part of the external female reproductive system.
False
Fill in the blank: Estrogen is produced primarily by the _______ in females.
ovaries
What is menopause?
The time in a woman’s life when menstrual periods permanently stop.
What is the primary purpose of the menstrual cycle?
To prepare the female body for potential pregnancy.
True or False: The female reproductive system has no role in hormone production.
False
What triggers the onset of menstruation?
The drop in estrogen and progesterone levels when there is no pregnancy.
Multiple Choice: What is the role of luteinizing hormone (LH)? A) To stimulate ovulation B) To thicken the endometrium C) To produce estrogen
A) To stimulate ovulation
True or False: Ovaries are present in males.
False
What is the significance of estrogen in pregnancy?
It helps maintain the pregnancy and supports fetal development.
