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female reproductive system

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what are the principle organs of the female reproductive system   ovary,uterus,uterine tube,vulva,vagina & breast & mammary glands  
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what is the primary sex organs of the female   ovaries  
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where is the site where egg production or oogenesis occurs   ovaries  
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how long is the ovarian cycle   every 28 days,normally  
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what is the first 14 days in the ovarian cycle called, and what happen then?   follicular phase,which ends in ovulation.  
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what is the last 14 days in the ovarian cycle called and what happen then?   luteal phase,which ends in menses if no pregnancy occurs.  
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what is the uterus?   a muscular chamber that provides proctection & nutrition for the developing embryo & fetus.  
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the uterus is composed of what 3 parts   1.body-largest division2.fundus-rounded portion of the body above the uterine tubes.3.cervix-inferior portion of the uterus  
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what are the 3 stages of the uterine cycle   1.menses2.proliferative phase3.secretory phase  
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what happens in the menses stage of uterine cycle   degeneration of the superficial layer of the endometrium & declining in progesterone & estrogen  
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what is menstruation   sloughing of tissue  
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what is the proliferative phase   after completion of the menses when a new layer is formed  
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what is the secretory phase   uterine glands enlarge increasing secretion awaiting arrival of the developing embryo  
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what is the first menstrual period called   menarche  
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what is menopause   when the supply of ova is exhausted  
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around what age does menopause happen   cycle ends at age 45-55  
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what is the other name for uterine tubes   fallopian tubes  
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what is the function of the uterine tubes   a passageway for the egg & sperm to travel  
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what is the vagina   the elastic muscular tube b/w the uterus & the vestibule  
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what allows the vagina to stretch   the rugae on the vagina walls  
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what is the average length of the vagina   7.5-9cm(3-3.5in)  
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what are the vagina and the vestibule separated by   hymen  
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what is the hymen   a elastic fold that separates the vagina & the vestibule  
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the vagina serves as what 3 purpose   1.passage way for elimination for menstrual fluids2.receives the penis during intercourse and holds the sperm3.lower portion of the birth canal for childbirth  
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what is the perineum   the muscular floor of the pelvic cavity  
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what includes all structures in the external genitalia   perineum  
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where is the perineum located at   b/w the lower edge of the vulva to top of the anus  
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what are the structures of external genitalia   vulva,vestibule,clitoris,labia majora,mons pubis  
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what are the two parts to the clitoris   glans & prepuce  
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what is the mons pubis   prominent bulge of adipose tissue anterior to the pubic symphysis  
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what are gonads   reproductive organs that produce hormones and reproductive cells(gametes)  
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what is fertilization(conception)   the time in which a male gamete & female gamete unite  
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what is a zygote   a fertilize egg  
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where does fertilization occurs at   in the upper 1/3 of the uterine tubes  
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what is the vulva   the region enclosing the external genitalia.the outer is formed by the mons pubis & labia majora  
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what is the vestibule   a central spacing at the opening to the vagina which is bounded by the labia minora  
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what is the labia majora   adipose tissue that encircles & partially conceals the labia minora & vestibular structures(urethra&vagina)  
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