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What is the function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
Which part of the uterus is the lower section?
What connects the ovary to the uterus?
Which uterine layer is primarily responsible for contractions during childbirth?
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What are fimbriae?
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What term is used to describe the first 8 weeks of development after fertilization?
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Which part of the pregnant uterus is responsible for providing nutrients and oxygen to the fetus?
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What is the function of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus?
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What connects the fetus to the placenta?
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At what stage is the developing baby referred to as a 'fetus'?
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Study Notes
Female Reproductive System
- The uterus is the main part of the female reproductive system.
- The fundus is the upper part of the uterus.
- The body is the main part of the uterus.
- The cervix is the lower part of the uterus.
- The ovarian ligament connects the ovary to the uterus.
- Ovaries are oval-shaped organs that produce eggs.
- The uterine tube connects the ovary to the uterus.
- Fimbriae are finger-like projections at the end of the uterine tubes.
- The uterine layers are the peritoneum, myometrium, and endometrium.
- The broad ligament supports the uterus.
- The cervical canal connects the cervix to the vagina.
- The cervical opening is the opening of the cervix into the vagina.
- Vaginal rugae are wrinkles in the vaginal wall.
Pregnant Uterus
- The placenta provides nutrients and oxygen to the fetus.
- The wall of the uterus is the muscular wall of the uterus.
- The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta.
- The amniotic sac encloses the fetus in amniotic fluid.
- Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus, cushioning it and regulating temperature.
Stages of Pregnancy
- Fertilization occurs when sperm meets the ovum.
- An embryo is the conceptus during the first 8 weeks.
- A fetus is the conceptus after 8 weeks until birth.
Fetus Development
- The diagram shows the growth of the fetus from formation to birth.
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Explore the key components and functions of the female reproductive system, including the structure of the uterus and its role in pregnancy. This quiz highlights the anatomy and physiology related to female reproduction, including the menstrual cycle and embryonic development.
