Intro to midwifery ap - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ovaries function - ANSWER-To produce eggs that can be fertilized. Releases estrogen and progesterone to prepare for fertilization. Ovary structure - ANSWER-Posterior and lateral to uterus, inside peritoneum. Two distinct layers- medulla is the inner part which contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves. Cortex is where ovarian follicles are embedded, produces hormones. Fallopian tubes function - ANSWER-moves ovum via peristalsis towards uterus. Fertilization occurs in ampulla, mu...