Female Reproductive System

labia, clitoris

The female genitalia, except for the _______ and __________, are contained within the pelvis

Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina

List the internal female reproductive organs

Produce sex hormones (estrogen, testosterone, progesterone) and releases an ovum (egg cell) every 28 days

Ovaries function

Tubes that connect each ovary to the uterus and where fertilization of the ovum occurs

Fallopian tubes function

Muscular organ where the fetus grows

Uterus function

Narrow opening from the uterus to the vagina

What is the cervix?

Birth canal, connects the uterus with the vulva (external genitalia)

What is the vagina?

• Where semen containing sperm is deposited in

• Where the neonate passes through in pregnancy

• Channels menstrual flow from the uterus out the body

Vagina function

Clitoris, labia majora/minora, perineum, urethral opening, vaginal opening

What comprises the vulva?

Outer folds of tissue covered with pubic hair surrounding the urethral/vaginal openings

Labia majora

Inner folds of tissue protecting the vagina

Labia minora

Area of skin between the vagina and the anus

Perineum

Through the uterus to fertilize an egg in the fallopian tube

Where does the sperm in the semen pass through?

Process where an ovum is released

Ovulation

Onset of menstruation (11-16 yrs)

Menarche

End of menstrual activity (50 yrs)

Menopause

The uterine lining becomes engorged with blood to prepare for receiving a fertilized ovum. The embryo attaches to the uterine wall and grows

What happens when an embryo travels into the uterus?

14, menstruation

When fertilization has not occurred within _______ days of ovulation, the lining of the uterus separates and ______ occurs.

the separated lining of the uterus (endometrium)

The menstrual flow consists of blood from ____________.

Vagina —> cervix —> uterus —> fallopian tubes —> sperm fertilizes the ovum —> embryo travels into the uterus

List the pathway of fertilization

2 weeks

Ovulation occurs ______ prior to menstruation.

embryo

Stage from 0-10 weeks after egg fertilization

fetus

Developing, unborn infant inside the uterus, from 10 weeks until birth