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What are the primary female reproductive organs?
What are the primary female reproductive organs?
- Cervix
- Ovaries (correct)
- Uterus
- Vagina
Why are eggs considered precious in the female reproductive system?
Why are eggs considered precious in the female reproductive system?
- They are more numerous than male gametes
- They are larger than male gametes
- They are released only one or two every month (correct)
- They are more resilient than male gametes
Where does fertilization by a sperm usually take place?
Where does fertilization by a sperm usually take place?
- In the uterus
- Upper third of the oviduct (correct)
- In the ovaries
- In the vagina
What happens to an unfertilized egg in the female reproductive system?
What happens to an unfertilized egg in the female reproductive system?
What are the fingerlike projections at the open end of the oviduct called?
What are the fingerlike projections at the open end of the oviduct called?
What is the function of the female sex steroid hormone estrogen?
What is the function of the female sex steroid hormone estrogen?
What is the function of the oviduct in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the oviduct in the female reproductive system?
Where does a fertilized egg attach in the female reproductive system?
Where does a fertilized egg attach in the female reproductive system?
What is the name of the immature eggs released by the ovaries?
What is the name of the immature eggs released by the ovaries?
Which organ provides nourishment to the developing fetus and facilitates waste removal and gas exchange?
Which organ provides nourishment to the developing fetus and facilitates waste removal and gas exchange?
What is the function of the myometrium during pregnancy?
What is the function of the myometrium during pregnancy?
What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What are the female sex steroid hormones secreted by the ovaries?
What are the female sex steroid hormones secreted by the ovaries?
What is the narrow part of the uterus that extends slightly into the vagina called?
What is the narrow part of the uterus that extends slightly into the vagina called?
What is the vagina also known as?
What is the vagina also known as?
How long does it take for an unfertilized egg to move from the oviduct to the uterus?
How long does it take for an unfertilized egg to move from the oviduct to the uterus?
What is the name of the open end of the oviduct?
What is the name of the open end of the oviduct?
What is the function of the clitoris in the female sexual response?
What is the function of the clitoris in the female sexual response?
What lies between the clitoris and the vaginal opening?
What lies between the clitoris and the vaginal opening?
What is the function of the mammary glands in females?
What is the function of the mammary glands in females?
What stimulates lactation in females late in pregnancy?
What stimulates lactation in females late in pregnancy?
What is the main component of human breasts?
What is the main component of human breasts?
What causes the nipple to become erect in response to sexual stimulation, cold temperatures, or nursing?
What causes the nipple to become erect in response to sexual stimulation, cold temperatures, or nursing?
What is the function of the areola in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the areola in the female reproductive system?
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Study Notes
Female Reproductive Organs
- Primary female reproductive organs include ovaries, oviducts (fallopian tubes), uterus, vagina, and mammary glands.
- Immature eggs released by the ovaries are called oocytes.
Importance of Eggs
- Eggs are considered precious as women are born with a finite number, and only a limited number are released during the reproductive years.
Fertilization and Egg Cycle
- Fertilization typically occurs in the oviduct.
- If an egg is unfertilized, it will be absorbed by the body or expelled during menstruation.
- It takes an unfertilized egg approximately 3 to 5 days to move from the oviduct to the uterus.
Oviduct
- The narrow end of the oviduct is called the fimbriae, which has fingerlike projections that help capture eggs released from the ovary.
- The function of the oviduct is to transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus and provide a site for fertilization.
Uterus and Myometrium
- A fertilized egg attaches to the endometrial lining of the uterus for development.
- The myometrium, the muscular layer of the uterus, contracts during labor to help expel the fetus.
Hormones and Sexual Response
- The ovaries secrete female sex steroid hormones, primarily estrogen and progesterone, which regulate the menstrual cycle and support pregnancy.
- The clitoris plays a crucial role in female sexual response, providing pleasure and arousal.
Vagina and Cervix
- The vagina, also referred to as the birth canal, is the passage through which the baby leaves the body during birth.
- The narrow part of the uterus extending into the vagina is known as the cervix.
Mammary Glands and Lactation
- Mammary glands function to produce milk for breastfeeding.
- Prolactin, a hormone, stimulates lactation in females during late pregnancy.
- The primary component of human breasts is adipose (fat) tissue.
- The nipple can become erect in response to sexual stimulation, cold, or nursing due to muscle contractions.
Areola and Sexual Anatomy
- The areola surrounds the nipple and contains glands that secrete lubricating fluids, aiding in breastfeeding.
- Space between the clitoris and vaginal opening is referred to as the vestibule, containing the urethral opening and vaginal opening.
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