1. Female reproductive System

2. Color Code pg. 501 Ovaries Uterine tubes Uterus Vagina Fimbriae
*. Cervix
f. Labia majora
Labia Minora
g. clitoris

3. Ovaries
Main female reproductive organ producing hormones and egg cells

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. 3-Layers
endometrium: inner mucosal layer-columnar epithelial and tubular glands.
Myometrium: thick middle layer-bundle of smooth muscle
Perimetrium: outer serosal layer covering the muscle body of the uterus and parts of cervix.

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

21. Vagina
Tubular organ that leads from uterus to the outside.

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

23. External Genitalia -Vulva
Parts that surround the vaginal opening

24. 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.

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

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