Female Reproductive System

Finger or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

• cervix

• areola

• follicle stimulating hormone

• fimbriae

What are adnexa uteri?

• Lower part of uterus

• Sexual Intercourse

• Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments

• Fallopian tubes

Estrogen:

• Promotes 2ndary sexual characteristics

• Unites the sperm and egg

• Secretes progesterone

• Ends menstruation

Outermost layer of two membranes surrounding the embryo...

• amnion

• chorian

• endometrium

• metrium

Amnion is

• Lower neck-like portion of uterus

• Innermost membrane sac surrounding the fetus

• Empty ovarian follicle

• Reproductive organs

Study of newborn care:

• zygotology

• pediatrics

• neonatology

• fetology

Union of sperm and ovum:

• ovulation

• menarche

• oocyte

• fertilization

Region in lower abdomen midway between the rectum and uterus:

• lactiferous ducts

• cul-de-sac

• corpus luteum

• perineum

Study of female reproductive organs and breast:

• fetology

• obstetrics

• gynecology

• natology

Act of giving birth:

• para

• gravida

• parturition

• menarche