Science

• FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM produces egg cell through oogenesisTo receive the sperm cell and provide a place where fertilization of the egg can take placeTo provide nutrients for the development of the embryo
• Ovaries produce eggs and hormones. Oval-shaped glands that are located on either side of the uterus
• fimbriae Finger-like structures that catches or sweeps the egg cell to travel to the fallopian tube or oviductEnter
• Fallopian Tubes tunnels for the egg cell to travel from the ovaries to the uterus where fertilization happens
• Uterus hollow organ that is the home to a developing fetus
• Endometrium also called the endometrial lining, the tissue it's made up of serves as the "wallpaper" of the uterus, or womb
• Vagina canal that joins the cervix to the outside of the bodyalso is known as the birth canal
• Fallopian tube is also called as Oviduct
• Vulva the female external genitals.
• MAMMARY GLANDS Principal female accessory structures .Essentially mixing factories that absorb sugar and other substances from blood and mix together to make milk. Each breast has 25 or more lobes of glands, each lobe with its duct leading to nipple, surrounded by darkened area called areola
• The release of a mature egg from the ovary for possible fertilization is called Ovulation
• The union of the sperm cell with the egg, is known as Fertilization or Conception
• The attachment of the fertilized egg, or blastocyst in the uterine wall is called Implantation
• Adaptation ability of an organism to adjust and thrive in a given environment.
• Analogous structures structures in different organisms that are similar in function but different in origin
• Convergent evolution an increase in similarities among species derived from different ancestors as a result of similar adaptation to similar environment
• Divergent evolution an increase in the difference among descendants of a single ancestral species as time passes
• Evolution species change over time
• Fitness ability to survive and produce offsprings
• Fossils remains of once living things, fossil remains include bones, shells, teeth and also feces
• Gene a segment of DNA or RNA that codes for protein or RNA, a molecular unit of hereditary trait
• Cri du chat is caused by the deletion in the part of the short arm of chromosome 5. Person with this disorder is usually characterized with a high-pitched cry like a cat. They are usually having wide-set eyes, a small head and jaw with moderately to severely mentally retarded.
• Down’ Syndrome is most common trisomy, usually due to duplication or having an extra copy of of chromosomes in the 21st pair of chromosomes. They are called trisomy 21. They are characterized with decreased muscle tone, stockier build, asymmetrical skull, slanting eyes, and mild to moderate retardation.
• Edward’s Syndrome – second most common trisomy. The duplication occurred in the 18th pair of chromosomes. This characterized with mental and motor retardation and numerous congenital anomalies causing serious health problems. They have a short life span. Usually, their hands are clenched and with overlapping fingers.
• Jacob's syndrome – they are also called terminal 11q deletion disorder. A very rare disorder. Person with disorder have normal intelligence or mild retardation, with poor or excessive language skills. They have a bleeding disorder called Paris-Trousseau syndrome.
• Klinefelter’s Syndrome an XXY disorder that occur only to men. Klinefelter men are sterile, tend to have a longer arms and legs, taller than the usually height of men. They have a higher incidence of speech delay.
• Turner’s Syndrome – an X instead of XX, or XY disorder, Female disorder wherein the the female sexual characteristics are present but underdeveloped. They are characterized with short stature, low hairline, abnormal eye features and bone development and a cave-in appearance in the chest.
• Thyroid - metabolism/ energy
• Pituitary - master gland/ stimulation
• Parathyroid - calcium
• Thymus - antibodies
• Adrenal - emergency
• Pancreas - sugar
• Testes/Ovaries - sex characteristics
• Oxytocin Stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection
• Antidiuretic hormone Controls water excretion
• Cortisol Adaption to stress
• Epinephrine Stress response and increased heartbeat
• Glucagon Breakdown of glycogen to glucose
• Aldosterone Salt and water balance