5 Questions
Ovaries are oval-shaped structures, about 4 cm long, 2 cm wide, weighing 2-3.5 grams each, attached to the uterus by ______.
utero ovarian ligaments
The female reproductive system consists of ______, fallopian tubes, and the uterus inside the pelvis.
ovaries
Ovaries release an ovum every month, the largest single cell in the female body, through ovulation into the ______, then to the uterus.
fallopian tube
Ovaries secrete estrogen for developing secondary sexual characteristics like breast growth, broader hips, and ______ for preparing the uterus and mammary glands for pregnancy and lactation.
progesterone
The uterus is pear-shaped with a thick muscle wall, the cervix at its lowest part opening into the vagina, a muscular tract leading to the exterior of the body. Ovaries secrete estrogen for developing secondary sexual characteristics like breast growth, broader hips, and ______ for preparing the uterus and mammary glands for pregnancy and lactation.
progesterone
Study Notes
- The female reproductive system consists of ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the uterus inside the pelvis.
- Ovaries are oval-shaped structures, about 4 cm long, 2 cm wide, weighing 2-3.5 grams each, attached to the uterus by utero ovarian ligaments.
- Ovaries release an ovum every month, the largest single cell in the female body, through ovulation into the fallopian tube, then to the uterus.
- The uterus is pear-shaped with a thick muscle wall, the cervix at its lowest part opening into the vagina, a muscular tract leading to the exterior of the body.
- Ovaries secrete estrogen for developing secondary sexual characteristics like breast growth, broader hips, and progesterone for preparing the uterus and mammary glands for pregnancy and lactation.
Learn about the anatomy of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus. Understand the functions of each organ and their roles in ovulation, menstruation, and pregnancy.
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