12 Questions
What is the main purpose of the reproductive system?
Sexual reproduction
How many primary oocytes remain at the time of birth?
2 million
Which part of the female reproductive system serves as the passageway of eggs from the ovary to the uterus?
Oviduct
What is the function of the accessory glands in the female reproductive system?
Provide lubrication for intercourse
What is the main hormone produced by the ovary?
Estrogens
From which Latin word does menstruation come from, and what does it mean?
"Month" - means a cycle
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the ovum rupture and get released?
Ovulation
Which gland secretes FSH and LH in response to low estrogen levels during the follicle phase?
Pituitary gland
What describes the color of the follicle after ovulation in the luteal phase?
Yellow body
How long does menstruation typically last in terms of days?
3-5 days
At which day are sex hormones at their lowest normal levels?
Day 1
What marks the cessation of menstruation, typically occurring between 45-55 years old?
Menopause
Learn about the parts of the male and female reproductive system and their functions in sexual reproduction. Explore the role of the ovaries in producing oocytes and other key aspects of the female reproductive system.
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