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Female Functional Anatomy a. Name the female gonad, female gamete, and female ho

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Female Functional Anatomy a. Name the female gonad, female gamete, and female hormones. b. List the accessory reproductive organs. c. State the function of the following organs: mammary glands, vagina, ovaries, uterine tube cervix. 23. Uterine Wall a. List the layers of the uterine wall in order. b. State the tissue composition and function of each layer. c. What layer is further subdivided into two layers? d. Name the sub-layers, their location and function. e. Which layer is shed each month? Define: oogenesis, follicle, ovulation, menopause. Follicles a. What is the function of follicle cells?

Explanation / Answer

22-a-Female gonad is also called the ovary or egg sac located on each side of uterus.

Female gamete is called the egg produced by the ovary.

Female hormones are testosteron ,progesteron and estrogen.

b-Accessory reproductive organs in females includes uterus,oviduct,vagina and breasts along with ovaries

c-Function of- mamary glands-they produce milk and are useful in lactation after child birth.

vagina-it serves as passage for menstrual flow , in sexual intercourse and passes baby during child birth.

utetine tube-they are also called fallopian tubes.they transport eggs from ovary to uterus

cervix-it alows the flow of menstrual blood from uterus and also directs the sperms into uterus during intercourse.

23-a-Uterus has three layers-perimetrium,myometrium and endometrium.

b-Perimetrium is the outer layer and is a serous layer.

Myometrium is muscular middle layer consisting of smooth muscles.

Endometium is the functional layer with epithelial cells and mucous membrane.

e-Endometrium is shed every month along with some blood and called as the menstrual cycle.

24-Oogenesis-is the production or differenciation of ovum into a primary egg cell.

Follicle-it is a small sac or cavity or gland.

Ovulation -is the release of egg from ovaries and is available to be fertilized by sperm.

Menopause-is the time where a women is no longer able to reproduce.

25-Follicles spherical and found in ovaries.

a- Follicles secrete hormones that are needed for the menstrual cycle and ovulation.