Female Reproductive System

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<p>Ovary </p>

Ovary

(A) organs that produce and store eggs

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<p>Fimbriae  </p>

Fimbriae

(H) finger-like projections found at the end of the fallopian tube that help sweep the egg from the ovary into the Fallopian tube during ovulation

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<p>Fallopian Tube (oviduct) </p>

Fallopian Tube (oviduct)

(I) the structure that the egg is released into during ovulation. It is also the site of fertilization and tubal ligation.

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<p>Uterus </p>

Uterus

(B) also known as the womb. It is the site of pregnancy.

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<p>Endometrium </p>

Endometrium

(C) the blood-rich tissue that lines the inside of the uterus.

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<p>Cervix </p>

Cervix

(D) the neck of the uterus; it is also the site that must dilate (widen) during pregnancy

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<p>Vagina </p>

Vagina

(E) site of sperm deposit; it is also known as the birth canal.

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<p>Follicle </p>

Follicle

(G) a layer consisting of small cells; they surround, nourish, and protect a single egg.

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<p>Corpus Luteum </p>

Corpus Luteum

(F) the structure that remains when the egg leaves the follicle during ovulation.

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tubal ligation

This is a permanent form of birth control for women who do not want to have children. This procedure requires cutting and tying off the Fallopian tube.

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Ovary → Fallopian tube → Endometrium

pathway of an egg

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