Female reproductive System Color Code pg 501 a

Color Code pg. 501 a. Ovaries b. Uterine tubes c. Uterus d. Vagina e.

Ovaries • Main female reproductive organ producing hormones and egg cells

Oogenesis • Creation of an ovum (egg cell) • Creates 1 gamete

- primary oocyte unequally divided - secondary oocyte fertilized - 2 nd division occurs

Uterine Tubules Fallopian tubes or oviducts lined with cilia. Site for fertilization.

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Hysterectomy The complete or partial removal of the female reproductive organs.

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Fimbriae • Fingerlike extensions that can connect to the ovary. Create funnel which encircles

Uterus • Hollow muscular organ within pelvis where a fetus develops.

3 -Layers 1. endometrium: inner mucosal layercolumnar epithelial and tubular glands. 2. Myometrium: thick

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Cervix Lower 1/3 of the uterus which extends into vagina.

Vagina Tubular organ that leads from uterus to the outside.

Hymen • Thin membrane of connective tissue and stratified squamous that partially covers the

External Genitalia -Vulva • Parts that surround the vaginal opening

Labia Majora and Minora Majora: two outer lips that are covered by pubic hair

Clitoris • Small projection at the anterior end of the vulva between the labia

Vestibule • Space enclosed by the labia minora. Consists of glands and vestibular bulb

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Female reproductive System

Color Code pg. 501 a. Ovaries b. Uterine tubes c. Uterus d. Vagina e. Fimbriae *. Cervix f. Labia majora h. Labia Minora g. clitoris

Ovaries • Main female reproductive organ producing hormones and egg cells

Oogenesis • Creation of an ovum (egg cell) • Creates 1 gamete

- primary oocyte unequally divided - secondary oocyte fertilized - 2 nd division occurs generating a zygote - 1 of the 4 haploid cells

Uterine Tubules Fallopian tubes or oviducts lined with cilia. Site for fertilization.

• http: //video. google. com/videoplay? docid=3815648174982320231

Hysterectomy The complete or partial removal of the female reproductive organs.

• http: //catalog. nucleusinc. com/generateexhi bit. php? ID=12156&A=2

Fimbriae • Fingerlike extensions that can connect to the ovary. Create funnel which encircles ovary.

Uterus • Hollow muscular organ within pelvis where a fetus develops.

3 -Layers 1. endometrium: inner mucosal layercolumnar epithelial and tubular glands. 2. Myometrium: thick middle layerbundle of smooth muscle 3. Perimetrium: outer serosal layer covering the muscle body of the uterus and parts of cervix.

• http: //www. empoweredmedical. com/medic al_flash_animations/flash_medical_animat ions/OB_GYN/Endometriosis. htm • http: //www. empoweredmedical. com/medic al_flash_animations/medical_animation_fl ash. htm

Cervix Lower 1/3 of the uterus which extends into vagina.

Vagina Tubular organ that leads from uterus to the outside.

Hymen • Thin membrane of connective tissue and stratified squamous that partially covers the vaginal opening.

External Genitalia -Vulva • Parts that surround the vaginal opening

Labia Majora and Minora Majora: two outer lips that are covered by pubic hair Minora: the smaller (minor) inside pair of labia (lips) of the vulva.

Clitoris • Small projection at the anterior end of the vulva between the labia minora. Contains glans and sensory nerve fibers

Vestibule • Space enclosed by the labia minora. Consists of glands and vestibular bulb (erectile tissue).