female reproductive system
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female reproductive system
The female reproductive system is designed to carry out several functions. It produces gametes, 1.________________ or eggs necessary for reproduction. The system is designed to transport the ova to the site of fertilization. Conception, the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, normally occurs in the 2.________________. Preparation for the support of developing embryo during pregnancy, the menstrual cycle has the average of 3.________________ days of cycle. Complex interplay between hormones and organs at level of 4.________________, 5.________________ and 6.________________. The gonads are 7.________________, a paired, almond- shaped flanking the uterus in lateral wal of true pelvis with 8.________________ cm in size. They are 9.________________ but surrounded by peritoneal cavity. Fibrous capsule is called 10.________________ an outer cortex houses developing gametes the oocytes within the 11.________________. 12.________________ is loose connective tissue with largest vessels and nerves. The ovarian cycle has 3 phases, the 13.________________, 14.________________ and 15.________________. The oocyte develops the 16.________________, where the sperm must penetrate to fertilize the oocytes. Granulosa cells covert 17.________________ and 18.________________ hormones. Surrounding coat of granulosa cells is 19.________________. A fully mature and ready to ovulate are called 1.________________. In the process of ovulation, the signal is 20.________________. 21.________________ (fingers) pick up the egg. 22.________________ and 23.________________ propel the egg to the uterus. 24.________________ is pear- shaped, usually anteverted and can be retroverted. The major parts of the uterus are 25.________________, 26.________________, and 27.________________. 28.________________ is the mucosal lining of the uterine cavity. The three (3) basic layers of uterine wall are 29.________________, 30.________________, and 31.________________. The two pituitary hormones are 33.________________ and 34.________________. The two ovarian hormones are 35.________________ and 36.________________.
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