Female Reproductive System

Nota:

• The ovaries produce both eggs and the hormones progesterone and estrogen.

1. Primary reproductive organ

   Nota:

   • The ovaries produce both eggs and the hormones progesterone and estrogen.
2. oocyte

   Nota:

   • Oocyte are immature eggs.
   1. oocyte

      Nota:

      • Oocyte are immature eggs.
      1. egg implants in the uterine lining of the endometrium
         1. egg remains in the lining for the rest of its development
            1. Endometrium lining sheds
               1. Menstruation
      2. Ovulation
   2. the egg travels through the fallopian tube
      1. so it can be fertilized
   3. Ovulation