reproductive system (female) Flashcards
1
Q
what does the female mammalian reproductive tract consist of?
A
- ovaries
- oviducts/fallopian tubes
- uterus
- cervix
- vagina
- external genitalia (vulva)
2
Q
what do the ovaries contain?
A
ovarian follicles
3
Q
what is the vagina?
A
- thick walled muscular tube that extends from cervix to vulva
- where penetration/mating takes place
- becomes swollen when “in heat”
4
Q
what is the cervix?
A
- muscular valve which separates vagina from uterus
- usually closed, except during oestrus and birth
5
Q
what is the uterus?
A
the site of implantation and development
6
Q
what are uterine horns’ purpose?
A
provide additional space for multiple young to develop
7
Q
what is an oviduct?
A
- aka a “fallopian tube”
- carry ovum (egg) from ovaries to uterus
