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What are the female reproductive organs?
What are the female reproductive organs?
The vagina, womb (uterus), fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
What controls the menstrual cycle?
What controls the menstrual cycle?
Hormones secreted by the ovaries and the pituitary gland in the brain.
What happens at mid-cycle in the menstrual cycle?
What happens at mid-cycle in the menstrual cycle?
An egg is released from one of the ovaries (ovulation).
What makes the womb lining come away if the egg is unfertilised?
What makes the womb lining come away if the egg is unfertilised?
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Where are eggs (ova) made in the female reproductive system?
Where are eggs (ova) made in the female reproductive system?
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Study Notes
Female Reproductive Organs
- The female reproductive organs include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus (womb), cervix, and vagina.
Menstrual Cycle
- The menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone.
- The cycle is divided into two phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase.
Mid-Cycle
- At mid-cycle, a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers ovulation, releasing an egg from the ovary.
Womb Lining
- If the egg is unfertilized, the levels of progesterone decrease, causing the womb lining to break down and shed, resulting in menstruation.
Egg Production
- Eggs (ova) are produced in the ovaries, which are the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs and hormones.
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Test your knowledge of the reproductive system with this quiz. Explore the anatomy and functions of the male and female reproductive organs, as well as the process of fertilization and the production of sex hormones. Gain insights into the crucial role of the reproductive system in human reproduction and overall health.
