female system parts Flashcards
Ovaries
paired glands on the uterus
-produce ova and sex hormones
-ALL EGGS LIVE HERE
oogenesis
-formation of female oocyes (eggs) in the ovary
-oogenesis happens prior to birth
How many oocytes do females have present at birth?
200,000-2 milion!!
-only 400 will mature over a course of a lifespan and be mentrated
Oova are dorment until ______.
Puberty
Uterine tubes
-transport oocytes from ovaries to the uterus
-site of fertilization
Where is the site of ferilization?
in the uterine tubes!!
-the first 1/4 of uterine tubes
What helps move an oocyte toward the uterus?
ciliated cells and peristalic contractions
Uterus
-transports semen to uterine tuves
-implantation of ferilized ovum
-supports fetus
-menstraution
-labor
The opening of the uterus is known as the _____ and it allows things in and out of the uterus. It also secretes mucous to help sperm move into uterus
Cervix!!
Endometrium
-the inside layer of uterus that is subdivided in two layers:
1) Stratum functionalis (inner layer)
2) Stratum basalis (outer layer)
Perimetrium
-OUTER layer of uterus
-thin epitheal and connective tissue
Myometrium
-middle layer, the “smooth muscle” layer
-strong and elastic to be used during labor and help fetus growth
What layer of the endometrium sheds during menstruation?
the stratum functionalis (inner)
Vagina
-flexible and strong structure that functions to recieve the penis and sperm during sex and form the birth canal
Mucosa
-deep folds of mucous membrane that increase vaginas elasticity.
