Female Reproductive System Vocabulary

Front

First, ______ are produced in two almond-shaped organs known as the ______.

Back

egg cells, ovaries

Front

The lining of this organ thickens in preparation for a fertilized egg. If the egg is not fertilized by the male ______, it will leave the body together with the lining of the uterus and a small amount of blood. This is called ______.

Back

sperm cell, menstruation

Front

The lower portion of the uterus is called the ______ and is a common site of cancer in women.

Back

cervix

Front

The female organ of intercourse is the ______. A circular fold of skin is usually present at the entrance to this organ and is called the ______.

Back

vagina, hymen

Front

Outside of this organ are folds of skin covered with pubic hair known as the ______.

Back

labia

Front

Between these skin folds is a small, round, sensitive area of skin called the ______.

Back

clitoris

Front

The development of the reproductive system is triggered by the 2 hormones ______ and ______, which cause many physical changes in a girl. This period of change is called ______.

Back

estrogen, progesterone, puberty

Front

The part of the female reproductive system that produces the eggs

Back

ovaries