women's reproductive system
name 3 factors affecting the menstrual cycle
age, stress, and diet
stores urine
bladder
what are the two things the clitoris has?
blood vessels and nerve endings
a mammogram is done to detect this type of cancer
breast cancer
a pap test searches for this type of cancer
cervical cancer
separates the uterus and vagina
cervix
what is the lower portion of the uterus?
cervix
a small knob of tissue that has blood vessels and nerve enedings
clitoris
name 3 prior signs of menstruation
cramping, bloating, and food craving
what days of the cycle are a women most fertile?
days 12-16
what can the cervix do during childbirth?
dilate up to 10 cm
what is this known as? "When a fertilized egg grows in the fallopian tubes rather than travelling towards the uterus?
ectopic pregnancy
the most inner layer of the uterus. This is what sheds each month during menstruation.
endometrium
if the egg is not fertilized by a male sperm, it will leave the bod with what 2 things?
endometrium and blood
what are the two triggered hormones?
estrogen and progesterone
when does ovulation occur?
every month during menstruation
clitoris (internal or external)
external
labia (internal or external)
external
extremely narrow and lined with hairlike projections called cilia
fallopian tubes
where does fertilization occur in?
fallopian tubes
describe the steps of the menstrual cycle. use these words - ova, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, ovulation, endometrium, sheds, menstruation,
first, menstruation begins which is also known as the shedding of the endometrium. Than the lining returns back to normal. Now is the process of ovulation which is when an ova is produced in the ovaries and travels through the fallopian tubes and ends in the uterus. to prepare for the egg cell, the lining builds up. When the egg cell doesn't meet a sperm cell, the endometrium sheds and the cycle starts over.
what are 2 things that the factors affecting the overall cycle?
flow and length
a doctor who specializes in health care of the female reproductive system is known as a
gynecologist
bladder (internal or external)
internal
cervix (internal or external)
internal
endometrium (internal or external)
internal
fallopian tubes (internal or external)
internal
ovaries (internal or external)
internal
urethra (internal or external)
internal
vagina (internal or external)
internal
what happens to the uterus' lining in preparation of the the mature egg cell?
it thickens
serves as a line of protection against pathogens entering the body
labia
what are three things to look for when conducting breast self exam?
lumps that have texture, are mobile, and are painful
a women's first menstrual period
menarche
when a women no longer can ovulate or menstrate
menopause
when the endometrium sheds and comes out of the vagina
menstruation
the female reproductive cell
ova
what is produced in the ovaries?
ova
produces ova, the female reproductive cell
ovaries
the hormones estrogen and progesterone are produced here
ovaries
where are ovum produced?
ovaries
what is the process of mature egg cells being released and entered into one of the fallopian tubes
ovulation
when an ova is released into the fallopian tube
ovulation
plural version of ova
ovum
what is the job of the labia?
protects
what does the endometrium do each month during menstruation?
sheds
the vagina is also known as
the birth canal
what is the purpose of the menstrual cycle?
the menstruation cycle happens because the endometrium sheds if it doesn't meet a sperm cell. the purpose if to prepare for pregnancy.
how many layers does the uterus have?
three
transports urine out of the body
urethra
after the egg cells are travelling through the fallopian tubes, it travels towards the
uterus
holds and protects the developing embryo and fetus?
uterus
connects the uterus to the outside of the body
vagina
study da diagram boi
yes
what is the purpose of the women's reproductive system?
1. produce eggs 2. protect and nourish developing embryo 3. give birth
you should visit the gynecologist when you turn __
18
how long can an ova live in the fallopian tube?
2 days
females lose how much blood during menstruation?
2 to 3 tablespoons
mammograms should start around the age
40
what ages do menopause occur in
45-50
connects the uterus to ovary for transportation of ovary for transportation of ovum. Fertilization occurs here
Fallopian tubes
uterus (internal or external)
Internal
