Female Reproductive System

What are the Female Gonads?

Ovaries

What are the Male Gonads?

Testes

What are the Female Gametes?

Ova, ovum, eggs

What are the Male Gametes?

Sperm

What are the major parts of vulva?

Labia majora (outer lips)

Labia minora (inner lips)

Clitoris (Sensitive organ for pleasure)

Vaginal opening (entrance to the vagina)

Is the vulva internal or external organ?

External

What takes place in the vagina?

Intercourse, menstrual blood exits, and the baby is born

What is the purpose of the ovaries?

To produce eggs (ova)

What is the meaning of Oogenesis?

Process of producing and developing female eggs (ova) in the ovaries.

What is puberty?

When the body changes to become an adult and can reproduce.

What is the function of the menstrual cycle?

Prepares the body for pregnancy and sheds the lining if no pregnancy occurs.

What is the function of the Ovarian Cycle?

Controls the development and release of an egg from the ovary each month.

The Fallopian tubes are connected to?

The ovaries on one end and the uterus on the other end.

How long are the fallopian tubes?

10 to 13 cm

What is it called when the sperm fertilizes an egg?

Fertilization or conception

The menstrual cycle goes through how many stages?

4 stages

Menstrual phase

Follicular phase

Ovulation

Luteal phase