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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the gametes produced in the female reproductive system? | ova |
| What are the female gonads? | ovaries |
| The ovary produces _______, ___________, and _____. | estrogen, progesterone, and ova |
| The vulva, Bartholin's glands, and uterus are some of the _________ ________ of the female reproductive system. | accessory organs |
| A newborn baby girl has how many ovarian follicles? | 1 million |
| At puberty, ovarian follicles are now called what? | primary follicles |
| What is a mature ovum in its sac? | graafian follicle |
| After the primary follicle ruptures, it transforms into a hormone-secreting structure called the ________ _________. | corpus luteum |
| What is the production of female gametes called? | oogenesis |
| As a result of meiosis in oogenesis, how many chromosomes are left? | 23 (half) |
| Oogenesis produces one large ovum and small daughter cells called _______ ________. | polar bodies |
| The corpus luteum secretes mainly ________, but also _______. | progesterone, estrogen |
| Which hormone initiates the menstrual cycle in girls entering puberty? | progesterone |
| Which hormone causes development of breasts and appearance of pubic hair? | estrogen |
| What are the fringelike projections on the ends of the fallopian tube? | fimbrae |
| The upper part of the uterus is the _____, and the lower, narrow part is the ______. | body, cervix |
| What is the bulging prominence of the uterus? | fundus |
| The mucous membrane linign of the uterus called the _________ sheds during menstruation. | endometrium |
| What are the glands next to the vaginal outlet that secrete a mucus-like lubricating fluid? | Bartholin's glands |
| ________ ducts drain the alveoli and carry milk to the nipple. | Lactiferous |
| What is the skin covered pad of fat over the sumphysis pubis? | mons pubis |
| What is the first menstrual cycle called? | menarche |
| Where does fertilization occur? | Fallopian tube |