Define the Following Terms of Female Reproductive System Flashcards

The female reproductive system is capable of amazing things. The journey of an egg cell to the site of fertilization is the first thing that happens when a woman becomes pregnant. The propagation of an egg, by sperm, typically occurs in the fallopian tubes. Read these flashcards and learn about the female reproductive system then take the quiz to see what you learned.

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Adnexa uteri
Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments
Amnion
Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus
Areola
Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
Bartholin glands
Small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice (opening to outside of the body)
Cervix
Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus
Chorion
Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo -it forms the fetal part of the placenta
Clitoris
Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra
Corpus luteum
Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell -literally means yellow (luteum) body (corpus)
Cul-de-sac
Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus
Embryo
Stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks
Endometrium
Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus
Estrogen
Hormone produced by the ovaries -promotes female secondary sex characteristics
Fallopian tube
One of a pair of ducts through which the embryo develops
Fetus
Stage in development from 8 weeks to birth
Fimbriae (plural)
Finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes