FEMALE

REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
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FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
OVARY -
produces
egg cells
Oviduct
(FALLOPIAN
TUBE)- serves as
passageway of
eggs from the
ovary to the
uterus; site of egg
fertilization
Uterus - serves
as site of egg
implantation; is
where the
fertilized egg
develops
Vagina -
receives the
penis of male
during
mating
The cervix is the lower part
of the uterus, the hollow,
pear-shaped organ in a
woman's reproductive
system where a baby grows
during pregnancy. It
connects the uterus to the
vagina. The cervix is about
an inch long and shaped like
a donut.
Mons pubis - also known
as the pubic mound or
mons veneris, is a
rounded pad of fatty
tissue located over the
pubic bone, at the lower
part of the abdomen.
Protects the underlying
pubic bones and
symphysis joint.
• The clitoris is the primary female
pleasure organ, responsible for
the most intense and enjoyable
sexual sensations.
It's not just a small bump you see
on the vulva; it's a complex
network of erectile tissue and
nerves extending both inside and
outside the body.
Unlike the penis, the clitoris has
no reproductive function. Its sole
purpose is to provide pleasure
Labia majora:
These are the outer folds of skin surrounding
the vulva (the external female genitalia). They
are typically the larger and more prominent of
the two sets of folds.
They are covered in pubic hair after puberty,
and the amount and distribution of hair can vary
significantly from person to person.
Their primary functions are to:
Protect the inner vulvar structures, including
the vagina, urethra, and clitoris.
Cushion the pubic bone and absorb impact.
Contribute to sexual function by providing
sensory stimulation and lubrication.
The hymen is a
thin membrane of
tissue located at
the opening of the
vagina.
Myth: The hymen is a complete
membrane that needs to be broken during
sex.
Reality: The hymen varies greatly in
shape and size. In many cases, it's not a
complete membrane but rather a
crescent-shaped or fringed tissue around
the vaginal opening. This allows for
menstrual blood and vaginal discharge to
flow freely even when the hymen is
present.
Myth: The presence or absence of
an intact hymen indicates virginity.
Reality: The hymen can tear or
stretch due to various reasons,
including exercise, tampon use, or
other activities completely
unrelated to sexual intercourse.
Therefore, its presence or absence
cannot be used as a reliable
indicator of virginity.
• The urethral opening is
located just above the
vaginal opening and below
the clitoris.
It is a small, circular
opening located in the
vestibule, the area between
the labia minora.
Puberty involves the onset of
sexual maturity and the ability to
reproduce. When a female reaches
puberty, egg cells start to develop
in her ovaries that produce the sex
cells. It is also the time when the
body develops the capacity to
conceive.
ASSIGNMENT: The
Role of Hormones in
Female and Male
Reproductive
Systems