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What is the function of the ovaries?
What is the function of the ovaries?
- Serves as a conduit for the fetus.
- Produce egg cells and sex hormones. (correct)
- Connects the uterus to the external genitals.
- Move the egg cell towards the uterus.
Which of these is NOT a possible sign of pregnancy?
Which of these is NOT a possible sign of pregnancy?
- Muscle cramps. (correct)
- Changes in food preferences.
- Mood swings.
- Increased appetite.
What is the approximate duration of a typical pregnancy?
What is the approximate duration of a typical pregnancy?
- 260 days
- 320 days
- 280 days (correct)
- 300 days
Which of these terms refers to the fatty tissue pad over the pubic bone?
Which of these terms refers to the fatty tissue pad over the pubic bone?
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
The process that starts with fertilization and ends with childbirth.
Ovaries
Ovaries
Pair of organs that produce egg cells (ova) and hormones. Think of them as the egg factories.
Fallopian tubes
Fallopian tubes
Tube-like organs near the ovaries that move the egg towards the uterus.
Uterus
Uterus
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Perineum
Perineum
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Study Notes
Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
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Female Reproductive Organs (Internal):
- Ovaries: Almond-shaped organs producing eggs and hormones.
- Fallopian tubes (uterine tubes): Tubular structures (10-15cm long) transporting the egg to the uterus.
- Uterus: Pear-shaped, muscular organ where the fertilized egg implants and develops.
- Vagina: Muscular tube connecting the cervix to the external environment, facilitating childbirth and sexual intercourse.
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Female Reproductive Organs (External):
- Labia majora: Folded skin that enclose and protect the female genitalia.
- Labia minora: Inner folds of skin enclosing the vestibule.
- Clitoris: Highly sensitive erectile tissue, containing sensory nerve endings.
- Mons pubis: Fatty tissue covering the pubic bone.
Pregnancy
- Definition: The period between conception and childbirth, lasting approximately 280 days (40 weeks or 10 lunar months).
- Conception: Fusion of egg and sperm, initiating the pregnancy process.
- Early Signs/Symptoms: Often subtle and may not be immediately obvious, including mood changes, fatigue, nausea (morning sickness), altered taste preferences, missed periods, breast tenderness, and heightened sensitivity of the nipples.
- Pregnancy Duration: Approximately 280 days (40 weeks or 10 lunar months)
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