Reproductive System Anatomy and Oogenesis Process, Quizzes of Biology

Download Reproductive System Anatomy and Oogenesis Process and more Quizzes Biology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 puberty DEFINITION 1 maturing of gametes (sex cells) getting the gonads to produce their own hormones (anatomical changes) TERM 2 follicle stimulating hormone DEFINITION 2 matures the egg TERM 3 luteinizing hormone DEFINITION 3 tries to up the presence of estrogen (and testosterone in males) TERM 4 broad ligament DEFINITION 4 drapes most of the reproductive organs holds everything in place-to the walls and floor of pelvic cavity TERM 5 tunica albuginea DEFINITION 5 connective tissue encases the ovary TERM 6 ovarian ligament DEFINITION 6 anchors ovary to the uterus TERM 7 medulla of ovary DEFINITION 7 has network of blood vessels TERM 8 cortex DEFINITION 8 has ova (eggs) and follicles TERM 9 suspensory ligament DEFINITION 9 anchors ovary to the pelvic wall TERM 10 Oogenesis DEFINITION 10 production of egg (oocyte) through meiosis TERM 21 corpus ludium DEFINITION 21 from vesicular follicle secretes its own hormone degenerates and becomes connective tissue TERM 22 corpus albicans DEFINITION 22 after corpus ludium white fibrous scar in ovary TERM 23 uterine tube DEFINITION 23 what egg enters after leaving the ovary connects the ovary and the uterus TERM 24 fimbriae DEFINITION 24 helps sweep the ovulated secondary oocyte into the uterine tube to go to the uterus TERM 25 endometrium DEFINITION 25 inner layer of uterus develops the tissue and bv's for support of the fertilized egg TERM 26 myometrium DEFINITION 26 smooth muscle tissue TERM 27 cervix DEFINITION 27 narrower portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina TERM 28 vagina DEFINITION 28 leading out of the uterus TERM 29 clitoris DEFINITION 29 collection of nerves gathered at an end of the labia minora TERM 30 labia minora DEFINITION 30 2 folds pigmented TERM 31 urethral opening DEFINITION 31 exit for urine TERM 32 labia majora DEFINITION 32 layers of skin folds that surround the external openings