Reproductive System

VocabularyVagina – opening to the uterus by way

of the cervixCervix – base of/opening to the uterusUterus – implantation occurs here, as

well as development of a fetusOvaries – produce the ova/eggsFallopian Tubes – connect the ovaries

to the uterusEndometrium – lining which develops

along the uterus each menstrual cycle

Female Reproductive System

FertilityThe body prepares for conception

every menstrual cycle3 things

◦Egg is released◦Cervical mucus ◦Endometrial lining develops

◦After the egg is released, it needs to be fertilized within 24 hours

Conception and ImplantationOnce sperm enters the vagina, it

moves through the cervix to the fallopian tube

There, the sperm can fertilize an egg

^ This is the moment of conception = new life

The fertilized egg moves into the uterus and implants in the endometrium