3 Questions
The external genital organs of females are collectively known as the ______.
vulva
Hormones like estrogen and progesterone help regulate the ______ cycle and are important during pregnancy.
menstrual
The ______ is a hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fertilized ovum implants and develops into a fetus.
uterus
Study Notes
- The external genital organs of females are collectively known as the vulva.
- The vulva includes two skin folds called the labia majora and two smaller folds called the labia minora.
- The clitoris, vagina, and other external genital parts actively participate in the sexual response of the female.
- The ovaries are the primary female reproductive organs and contain egg cells.
- Fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus.
- The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fertilized ovum implants and develops into a fetus.
- The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina.
- Hormones like estrogen and progesterone help regulate the menstrual cycle and are important during pregnancy.
- Enough estrogen in the blood induces ovulation.
- The corpus luteum produces progesterone, which together with estrogen causes the uterine lining to become a soft blood-rich bed to receive a fertilized ovum.
How well do you know the female reproductive system? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From the external genital organs to the hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and more. Use your knowledge of female anatomy and physiology to ace this quiz!
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