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ovary
cortex of ovary
medulla of ovary
primordial follicle
primary oocyte + single layer of follicle cells
primordial follicle
primary oocyte + single layer of follicle cells
primary follicle
contains an immature oocyte
Primary follicle
contains an immature oocyte
secondary follicle
primary oocyte + multiple layers of granulosa cells
secondary follicle
primary oocyte + multiple layers of granulosa cells
mature follicle
contains a secondary oocyte prior to ovulation
mature follicle
corpus luteum
empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell
corpus luteum
empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell
corpus albicans
The scar tissue that replaces the corpus luteum.
corpus albicans
oogonium
cell which undergoes chromosome replication to produce an oocyte
primary oocyte
An oocyte prior to completion of meiosis I.
secondary oocyte
An oocyte in which the first meiotic division is completed. The second meiotic division usually stops short of completion unless fertilization occurs.
ovum
egg
secondary oocyte
An oocyte in which the first meiotic division is completed. The second meiotic division usually stops short of completion unless fertilization occurs.
Fimbriae
finger or fringe like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
infindibulum
__________ is the funnel-shaped expansion at the end of a uterine tube.
ampulla
site of fertilization
Uterus
fundus of uterus
body of uterus
ishmus of uterus
isthmus
cervix
cervix
cervical canal
cervical canal
internal os of cervix
external os of cervix
perimetrium
outer layer of uterus
myometrium
muscle layer of the uterus
endometrium
inner lining of the uterus
Basal zone of endometrium
helps regenerate the functional zone
functional zone of endometrium
layer closest to uterine cavity, contains most of uterine glands, contributes to most of endometrial thickness, undergoes dramatic changes in thickness and structure during menstrual cycle
fornix
rugae
orifice
hymen
fold of membrane found near the opening of the vagina
vestibule (female)
space between labia minora
labia majora
labia minora
clitoris
prepuce (female)
clitoral hood
greater vestibular glands
Located at the opening of the vagina to the outside, lubricates the vaginal surface for intercourse
lobes (mammary)
lobules (mammary)
lactiferous ducts
tubes that carry milk within the breast
lactiferous sinus
where milk accumulates during nursing
areola
nipple
fertilization
Fusion of an egg and sperm cell
zygote
fertilized egg
morula
solid ball of cells
Blastocyst
hollow ball of cells
implantation
The process by which the zygote attaches to the uterine wall
embryo
the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month
Ectoderm
outermost germ layer; produces sense organs, nerves, and outer layer of skin
mesoderm
middle germ layer; develops into muscles, and much of the circulatory, reproductive, and excretory systems
endoderm
the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems