Question

task 1: fill in the blanks

1. the cervix is the beginning 2 - 3 cm of the
2. the ___ produces hormones like estrogen.
3. the tunnel - like structures between the ovaries and the uterus are called
4. the singular term for ova is
5. the ___ refer to the female and male sexual organs.
6. the ___ provides a pathway for sexual intercourse as well as one where menstrual blood and tissue can be removed.
7. cervical mucus is produced by the
8. ___ happens in pregnancy when the blastocyst adheres to the wall of the uterus.
9. the uterus develops a temporary organ called a ___ that provides oxygen and nutrients to and removes waste from the fetus.
10. the ___ is the middle muscular layer of the uterus.
11. the funnel - like part of the fallopian tube near the ovary is called the
12. ___ is the release of an egg from the ovary.

Explanation:

1. The cervix is part of the uterus.
2. Ovaries produce estrogen.
3. Fallopian tubes connect ovaries and uterus.
4. The singular of ova is ovum.
5. Genitals refer to male and female sexual organs.
6. The vagina serves the mentioned functions.
7. Cervical mucus is produced by the cervix.
8. Implantation occurs when blastocyst attaches to uterus wall.
9. The placenta is the temporary organ in pregnancy.
10. Myometrium is the middle muscular layer of the uterus.
11. Infundibulum is the funnel - like part of fallopian tube near ovary.
12. Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary.

Answer:

1. uterus
2. ovaries
3. fallopian tubes
4. ovum
5. genitals
6. vagina
7. cervix
8. Implantation
9. placenta
10. myometrium
11. infundibulum
12. Ovulation