female reproductive system Flashcards
1
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ovary
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produces eggs, releases sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone), secondary sexual traits (fat deposits)
2
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fallopian tube
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carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus
3
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uterus
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the organ where the baby grows and develops
4
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myometrium (uterus)
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thick layer of smooth muscle
5
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endometrium (uterus)
A
lining
6
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cervix
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lower portion of the uterus, allows the flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina, directs sperm into the uterus during intercourse
