Female Repro System

Female Repro System

Unit 3: Lesson 11

Functions of the Reproductive Tract

• Transports sperm

• Produces the female gamete

• Aids in fertilization of sperm and egg

• Provides environment for the fetus

• Gives birth to fetus

• Provides nutrients to young

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a function of the female repro system...

• Transports sperm

• Produces the male gamete

• Gives birth to fetus

• Provides nutrients to young

The Parts of the Female Repo Tract

• Vagina

• Cervix

• Uterus

• Oviduct

• Ovaries

• Follicles

• Oocytes & Corpus Luteum (CL)

Vagina Functions

• Site of copulation

• Site of semen disposition

• Absorbs seminal plasma

• Part of the birth canal and dilates during parturition

• Canal for the genito-urinary system

Multiple Choice

The vagina dilates during parturition

• True

• False

Cervix Functions

• Site of semen deposition in the mare and sow

• Reservoir for sperm - the cervix is a favorable environment - can survive for 3-4 days

• Closed during pregnancy to block bacterial invasion

• Part of the birth canal

Multiple Choice

Which part is closed during pregnancy to block bacterial invasion?

• Vagin

• Cervix

Multiple Choice

How many days can sperm survive in the cervix?

• 3-4

• 4-5

• 2-3

• 1

Uterus Function

• Fetus development

• Hormone production

Oviduct

• AKA - Uterine / Fallopian Tubes

• A paired structure connecting the ovary with the uterus

• Functions:

• Transports the sperm & ova

• Site of fertilization

Multiple Choice

Another term for oviduct is fallopian tubes.

• True

• False

Ovaries Function

• Produces estrogens and progesterone

• Contains female gametes

• Includes: Follicles, Oocytes, Corpus Luteum

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT included in the ovaries?

• Follicles

• Oviduct

• Oocytes

• Corpus Luteum

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT included in the ovaries?

• Follicles

• Oviduct

• Oocytes

• Corpus Luteum