female reproductive system intro

ovum

female sex

sperm

male sex cell

gamete

sex cell

fertilization

nuclei of 2 gametes unite to form one nucleus

gonads

produce egg and sperm cells

ovaries

female gonads

testes

male gonads

ovulation

an ovum leaving an ovary

fallopian tubes

pair of ducts the ovum travels

uterus

the womb

coitus

copulation, sexual intercourse

fertilization

sperm and ovum coming together

zygote

prenatal development stage of fertilization and implantation (2 weeks)

embryo

2 to 8 weeks of prenatal development

fetus

prenatal development from 8 weeks til

gestation (pregnancy)

development time in the uterus

ova

female egg cell

menarche

female first period and ability to reproduce

menopause

gradual ending of menstruation

placenta

blood vessel-rich organ that is connected to the embryo

menstruation

shedding of uterine lining and bleeding

estrogen

hormone from ovaries and placenta in pregnancy

progesterone

hormone from corpus luteum in ovary and placenta in pregnant women

pituitary gland

located at base of brain, gives hormones that stimulate ovaries + regulates endocrine glands

gynecology

study of the female reproductive system

obstetrics

specialty towards pregnancy and delivery

neonatology

study of the care and treatment of newborn