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The Female Reproductive System

The Female Reproductive System. The Female Reproductive Cell. Egg (ovum). The Female Reproductive System. Uterine (Fallopian) tube. Cervix. Ovary. Uterus. Rectum. Urinary bladder. Vagina. Urethra. Clitoris. Anus. Vagina. The vagina connects the cervix to the external genitals

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The Female Reproductive System

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  1. The Female Reproductive System

  2. The Female Reproductive Cell • Egg (ovum)

  3. The Female Reproductive System Uterine (Fallopian) tube Cervix Ovary Uterus Rectum Urinary bladder Vagina Urethra Clitoris Anus

  4. Vagina • The vagina connects the cervix to the external genitals • It is located between the bladder and rectum • It functions : • As a passageway for the menstrual flow • Female organ of intercourse • As the birth canal during labor

  5. Vagina

  6. Cervix • The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina • Entrance to the uterus • Dilates during pregnancy

  7. Cervix

  8. Consists of blood-enriched tissue that is released each month during menstrual cycle. • Pear shaped organ about the size of your fist • Houses the fetus during pregnancy Uterus

  9. Uterus

  10. The Uterus Figure 28.18c

  11. Fallopian Tubes • Serve as a pathway for the ovum to the uterus • Where fertilization takes place

  12. Fallopian Tubes

  13. Produce the female reproductive cell, egg/ovum • The follicles in the ovaries produce the female sex hormones, progesterone and estrogen • These hormones prepare the uterus for implantation for the fertilized egg Ovaries

  14. Ovaries

  15. Female Reproductive System • http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/female_repro.html

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