Female reproductive System: structure and function

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1. afterbirth expulsion of the placenta 28. isthmus narrow portion of the uterus
2. amnion innermost membrane next to the fluid 29. labia majora flaps of tissue that borders the vulva
surrounding the fetus
30. labia minora 2 smaller folds between the labia majora
3. areola dark, pigmented area round the nipple
31. lactiferous milk-producing ducts
4. bartholin's glands in the vaginal tissue that ducts
glands lubricates the vagina
32. lactiferous transport the milk to the nipple
5. body of the middle portion of the uterus sinuses
uterus
33. LH (luteinizing hormone that stimulates oocyte maturation
6. cervix neck of the uterus that holds protective Hormone) and increases progesterone
glands and leads to the vagina
34. mammary accessory organ that provides milk for the
7. chorion outermost membrane covering the fetus gland baby
8. climacteric period of time leading up to menopause 35. menarche first menstruation
9. clitoris primary female sexual stimulation organ 36. menopause end of the menstrual cycle
10. coitus/copulation sex 37. menstruation cyclical release of the uterine lining
cycle
11. contraception prevention of fertilization
38. monspubis outer mound of soft tissue of the vulva
12. corpus luteum secreting structure of estrogen and
progesterone 39. myometrium middle layer of the uterus
13. diaphragm contraceptive device that is a sheet 40. oocytes immature egg cells
covering the cervix to prevent sperm
41. ova mature egg cells
from entering the uterus
42. ovaries 2 oval shaped structures in the pelvic
14. endometrium innermost layer of the uterus
cavity that produce ova and secrete female
15. estrogen female hormone that stimulates the hormones
development of female sex
43. oxytocin hormone that stimulates labor
characteristics and uterine wall thickening
44. para one who maintained a pregnancy to the
16. fimbriae finger-like projections that sweep the egg
point of viability
down to the uterus
45. parturition child birth
17. FSH (follicle- hormone that stimulates oocyte
stimulating maturation 46. perimenopause 3-5 years of decreasing estrogen
hormone) 47. perimetrium outer layer of the uterus
18. fundus upper, top portion of the uterus 48. perineum space between the vagina and the anus
19. gametes sex cells 49. placenta nutrient-rich organ of the uterine wall
20. gestation 40 week development of an egg 50. progesterone female hormone that stimulates wall
21. graafian follicle developmental area for the gametes thickening and mammary ducts

22. gravida pregnant woman 51. prolactin hormone that promotes lactation

23. HCG (human hormone that stimulates estrogen and 52. puberty stage where ovulation and menstruation
chorionic progesterone secretion begin
gonadotropin) 53. spermicide contraceptive that kills sperm
24. hymen fold of mucous membrane covering the 54. sponge a contraceptive inserted into the vagina
external opening of the vagina that prevents sperm and kills them
25. intrauterine contraceptive device inserted into the 55. umbilical cord connects the placenta to the fetus
device uterus
56. uterine/ tubes leading from the ovary to the uterus
26. intravaginal ring contraceptive device inserted into the fallopian tube
vagina
57. uterus female reproductive organ that fertilized
27. introitus external opening of the uterus ovum develop in and a baby grows
58. vagina birth canal
59. vulva outer female genitalia