Reproductive System
Vocabulary Vagina – opening to the uterus by way of the cervix Cervix – base of/opening to the uterus Uterus – implantation occurs here, as well as development of a fetus Ovaries – produce the ova/eggs Fallopian Tubes – connect the ovaries to the uterus Endometrium – lining which develops along the uterus each menstrual cycle
Female Reproductive System
Fertility The body prepares for conception every menstrual cycle 3 things Egg is released Cervical mucus Endometrial lining develops After the egg is released, it needs to be fertilized within 24 hours
Conception and Implantation Once sperm enters the vagina, it moves through the cervix to the fallopian tube There, the sperm can fertilize an egg ^ This is the moment of conception = new life The fertilized egg moves into the uterus and implants in the endometrium