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12 Cards in this Set
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Eggs (ova) are produced by the...
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ovaries
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Which hormones do the ovaries secrete?
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Oestrogen and progesterone
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Where are the ovaries located?
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In the abdominal cavity below the digestive system
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What do the ovaries consist of?
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Thousands of follicles
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What is a follicle?
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A sac that contains, nourishes and protects an immature ovum
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What hormone does a follicle produce?
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Oestrogen
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What is the cycle of an ovum?
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Ovaries --> Fallopian tube (which is lined with cilia) --> Uterus
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Where is the site of foetal development?
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The uterus
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What is the narrow end of the uterus called?
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The cervix
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Where is the site of sperm deposition?
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The vaginal canal (which is the passageway for the babeh)
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What is the external female genitalia called?
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The vulva
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In a X female the reproductive and excretory systems are YZ
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X = mammalian
YZ = not connected! Urethra and vagina are separate |
