The Female Reproductive System (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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4 main categories of female reproductive system
4 main categories of female reproductive system
Primary sex organs, ducts, accessory organs, external genitalia
Two critical functions of ovaries
Two critical functions of ovaries
Egg production & hormone secretion
Hormones produced by ovaries
Hormones produced by ovaries
Progesterone and oestrogen
Cell type lining fallopian tubes
Cell type lining fallopian tubes
Ciliated columnar epithelium
Where fertilisation typically occurs
Where fertilisation typically occurs
Fallopian tubes
Primary function of uterus
Primary function of uterus
House & protect developing embryo/foetus
What is the endometrium?
What is the endometrium?
Inner lining of the uterus
Where implantation occurs
Where implantation occurs
Endometrium
Function of cervix during childbirth
Function of cervix during childbirth
Stretches & opens to allow baby to pass through
Three roles of vagina
Three roles of vagina
Receives sperm, birth canal, menstrual passage