9.1 Female Reproductive System

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions related to the female reproductive system as discussed in the notes.

Ovary

The female reproductive organ that produces ovum and secretes female sex hormones.

Corpus luteum

A temporary endocrine structure involved in ovulation and early pregnancy, secreting progesterone and estrogen.

Gametes

Reproductive cells, specifically sperm in males and ova in females.

Ovulation

The process of releasing a mature ovum from the ovary.

Follicular phase

The phase of the menstrual cycle during which follicles in the ovary mature.

Fertilization

The union of a sperm cell with an ovum, resulting in the formation of a zygote.

Mesometrium

A part of the broad ligament that supports the uterus.

Primordial follicle

The earliest stage of follicle development in the ovary.

Zygote

The fertilized ovum that develops into an embryo.

Uterine tube

The duct through which ovum travels from the ovary to the uterus; also the site of fertilization.