Female Reproductive System
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Ovaries
Function?
Site of female gamete production
Oviduct
Function?
Connects ovaries to uterus
Uterus
Function?
Place where fertilized eggs grow and develop
Cervix
Function?
Narrow opening between uterus and vagina
Endometrium
Function?
Supports fertilized egg
Myometrium
Function?
Expands during pregnancy, contracts during labor
Vagina
Function?
Organ of sexual intercourse and birth
Mammary Glands
Function?
Modified sweat glands that are specialized for lactation to nourish infant
What happens in the ovarian cycle?
Series of changes in ovaries
What is the purpose of the ovarian cycle?
Process of maturing and releasing an ovum
What happens in the uterine cycle?
Changes in the endometrial lining of the uterus
What is the purpose of the uterine cycle?
Prepare for pregnancy (fertilized ovum)
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