1. Female Reproductive System Anatomy and Physiology

2. Female Vocabulary Ovulation- monthly release of a mature egg from the ovary Fertilization- union of the ovum (egg) and sperm; when sperm enters egg in fallopian tubes Menstruation- the shedding of the uterus lining after the ovary releases the egg and the egg is not fertilized.

3. Vocabulary Estrogen: the female sex hormone that signals physical changes at puberty and controls maturation of eggs. Menopause: the time of life which the ovaries slow down their hormone production and no longer release eggs. Age onset around 45-55

4. Ovulation and Fertilization Ovulation Fertilization

5. Conception- moment at which the sperm fertilizes the egg

6. Female Vocabulary Fallopian Tubes- pair of tubes through which ovum travel, fertilization takes place here 4-5 inches long, takes egg 7-10 days to travel through Diameter of 2 strands of hair

7. 1. Fallopian Tubes

8. Female Vocabulary 3. Cilia- hair-like projections which help move the egg through the fallopian tubes ( do not write)

9. Female Vocabulary Fimbria- finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes, grab the egg at ovulation and pull it into the fallopian tube

10. 7. Fimbria

11. Female Vocabulary Ovaries- Organ that produces ova or eggs One egg released every month by alternating ovaries

12. 8. Ovaries

13. Female Vocabulary Ovum- human egg (plural=ova) 23 chromosomes 500,000 at birth, 500 mature Unfertilized eggs live about 15-24 hours

14. Female Vocabulary Follicle- group of cells released from the ovary, contains ovum. Progesterone: a hormone that signals changes to a woman's reproductive system during pregnancy.

15. Female Vocabulary Uterus- organ that holds and nourishes the unborn baby (Also called womb) Mucus plug develops during pregnancy, keeps everything in and out until ready for delivery

16. 2. Uterus

17. Zygote- 1 st trimester of development

18. Embryo- 2 nd trimester of development

19. Fetus- 3 rd trimester of development

20. Female Vocabulary Cervix- opening to the uterus, produces fluid to help sperm travel Cartilage-like material (ex. tip of nose)

21. 6. Cervix

22. Female Vocabulary Vagina- muscular canal that connects the uterus with the outside of the body (Also called birth canal) About 5 inches long

23. 5. Vagina

24. Female Vocabulary Vulva- external female genetalia = labia minora (small lips) and labia majora (large lips) Clitoris- small organ at the end of the vulva, purpose is for sexual arousal

25. 4. Vulva

26. Additional Terms Endometriosis: is the abnormal growth of cells (endometrial cells) similar to those that form the inside of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Ectopic Pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy located outside the inner lining of the uterus.pregnancy The Fallopian tubes are the most common locations for an ectopic pregnancy.