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Female Reproductive
Definition | Term |
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Produces female sex cells | Vigina |
Receives sperm cells from the male | Vigina |
Nurtures the development of and provides nourishment for the new individual | Vigina |
It is the lower most part of the uterus and is made up of strong muscles. The function of the cervix is to allow flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina, and direct the sperms into the uterus during intercourse. | Cervix |
he endometrium is the innermost lining layer of the uterus, and functions to prevent adhesions between the opposed walls of the myometrium, thereby maintaining the patency of the uterine cavity. | Endometrium |
This have two main reproductive functions in the body. They produce oocytes (eggs) for fertilization and they produce the reproductive hormones, estrogen and progesterone. | Ovary |
These are the finger-like projections located at the ends Of the fallopian tubes, closest to the ovaries. The majority of the fimbriae do not touch the ovary but rather hover very close by, activated by hormones to catch a released egg and move it down in | Fimbriae |