Female Reproductive System Anatomy and Physiology

During __________, the Hypothalamus & Pituitary glands release 2 major hormones.

The _________ is the male gonad which produces the sperm (pair).

The male gonad, the _________, is outside the body in the scrotum.

The scrotum regulates temperature for the _________.

_________ preserves bone density and increases muscle mass.

_________ is the defined production of sperm cells.

The vas deferens carries sperm from the epididymis to the ______

The seminal vesicle contributes alkaline fluid that nourishes and protects ______ cells

The urethra is a common exit duct for both urine and ______

The prostate gland contributes a fluid that neutralizes ______ and vaginal fluid

The vas deferens secretes alkaline fluid with fructose, enzymes, and ______

The prostate gland secretes citrate, an energy source for sperm ______

Ovaries produce ______ 1.Develop female sexual characteristics. 2.Develop eggs. 3.Prepare uterus for pregnancy.

Gametogenesis: Oogenesis occurs in the ______.

The polar body is a small meiotic product of the unequal division in ______ in females.

Fimbriae are appendages of the ______ tubes that catch eggs during ovulation.

The ______ receives the sperm cells and serves as the birth canal.

Eggs are 'housed' in ______. Egg matures in follicle.

Implants into ______ Twins ❖ Identical twins - same egg ❖ Fraternal twins = 2 separate eggs

The hollow ball of cells is called the ______ while the space inside is the blastocoel.

Ectoderm – gives rise to the ______ system.

Endoderm – forms the ______ tract.

Mesoderm – forms the other organs such as muscles, heart, kidney, and the ______.

The menstrual cycle stops at ______.

Organogenesis occurs during ______ development

The fetus is capable of movements like sucking and turning its head in the ______ trimester

The ______ trimester is characterized by continued growth and development of organs

Fetal movement can be felt by the mother in the ______ trimester

Dramatic and rapid fetal growth is evident in the ______ trimester

The placenta supplies the developing fetus with oxygen and nutrients from the ______