Title: Describe the role of the female reproductive system.
Course: Medical Terminology (14154-II) > Section: Understanding the Female Reproductive System

Description should include

- the basic functions of the system
- the basic functions of each organ or structure within the system
- the relationship of the system and its structures to other body systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What role do various parts of the female reproductive system play in reproduction?
- How would you describe the role of the ova in the fertilization process?
- What is the role of the mammary glands?
- How would you explain the menstrual cycle?
- How do the reproductive organs and their hormones function in ovulation, menstruation, and pregnancy?
- What is the role of the pituitary gland during menstruation and pregnancy?
- What is oogenesis?
- What is the required pathway for sperm and the ova for fertilization, and for movement of the blastocyst to the uterus?
- How does the female reproductive system interrelate with other body systems?