THE FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
, LEARNING POINTS
State the key areas Explain how
Describe the role
of the female hormones affect
and function of
reproductive the menstrual
each part.
system. cycle.
, THE STRUCTURE OF AN OVUM
BEFORE FERTILIZATION
follicle
Parts and functions cells Corona
The nucleus contains 22 autosomes and radiata
1 sex chromosome {x}
The cytoplasm nourishes the egg
nucleus
The jelly layer provides protection for
the early developmental stages of the
cytoplasm
fertilized egg
Zona
pellucida
, ROLE OF THE FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
The female reproductive system has many roles. It produces eggs in the ovaries which
are transported via the fallopian tubes.. A male sperm can fertilize the egg to produce
an embryo, which can implant in the uterus wall and eventually develop into a baby.
The female reproductive system regulates this process by various different hormones,
which are produced in the ovaries and pituitary gland.
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
, LEARNING POINTS
State the key areas Explain how
Describe the role
of the female hormones affect
and function of
reproductive the menstrual
each part.
system. cycle.
, THE STRUCTURE OF AN OVUM
BEFORE FERTILIZATION
follicle
Parts and functions cells Corona
The nucleus contains 22 autosomes and radiata
1 sex chromosome {x}
The cytoplasm nourishes the egg
nucleus
The jelly layer provides protection for
the early developmental stages of the
cytoplasm
fertilized egg
Zona
pellucida
, ROLE OF THE FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
The female reproductive system has many roles. It produces eggs in the ovaries which
are transported via the fallopian tubes.. A male sperm can fertilize the egg to produce
an embryo, which can implant in the uterus wall and eventually develop into a baby.
The female reproductive system regulates this process by various different hormones,
which are produced in the ovaries and pituitary gland.
