EXERCISE 3.2 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

paired, almond shaped organ; site for ova maturation and secretes female sex hormones

site of fertilization and early embryonic development

(poultry) portion of uterine tube with funnel-shaped structure connected directly to ovary to catch matured ovum; site of fertilization (alr have sperm: from cloaca to___); not need mating - produces egg

site for albumen secretion (protein and water); egg white

site for outer and inner egg shell membrane secretion; maintains shape

(for poultry) shell gland where egg shell is formed

(for mammals) tubular structure from end of both fallopian tubes to point…; site of implantation and serves as nutritive and productive capacity for developing embryo

neck of uterus; passage way of semen; protects uterus from foreign material; during pregnancy, secretes sticky mucus seal

(in mammals) receives penis in copulation and provides passageway for fully developed fetus during birth

(in poultry) it secretes bloom (powdery layer); plug pores of egg to prevent bacteria from entering

oviposition; lay eggs

serves as common passage way for products of reproduction and urine

rudimentary organ situated ventrally to vulva; homologous to penis of male; erectile tissue

type of uterus that is single bearing

type of uterus that is for litter bearing