Female reproductive system

Question 1

Ovaries purpose

Answer 1

produce progesterone and estrogen, and egg cells

Question 2

fallopian tubes function

Answer 2

carry the egg to the uterus; site of fertilization

Question 3

Endometrium

Answer 3

lining of the uterus

Question 4

Vagina

Answer 4

extends from cervix to external environment; passage for sperm, menstrual flow, and is a birth canal

Question 5

cervix

Answer 5

separates the the vagina + uterus/ hold fetus in place

Question 6

4 phases of menstrual cycle

Answer 6

1) flow pahse
2) follicular phase
3) ovulation
4) luteal phase

Question 7

estrogen

Answer 7

stimulates endometrium growth, oogenesis, and female sex characteristics

Question 8

progesterone

Answer 8

maintains + develops thickened endometrium, prevents uterine contractions, and menstruation

Question 9

oogenesis

Answer 9

formation of egg cells gametes

Question 10

what is a fertlized ovum

Answer 10

zygote

Question 11

blastocyst

Answer 11

develops from a fertilized egg, after rounds of cell division

Question 12

trophoblast

Answer 12

a thin layer of cells that helps a developing embryo attach to the uterus

Question 13

corpus luteum and when does it form

Answer 13

temporary gland in the ovary that produces hormones for pregnancy which forms after ovulation.

Question 14

FSH fuction (follicle stimulating hormone - follicles) FSHF

Answer 14

stimulates the growth of follicles and stimulates oogenesis

Question 15

LH function ( luteinizing hormone - ovulation/corpus luteum ) LHC

Answer 15

triggers ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum