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Female Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System. M ain functions: Produce and store ova (eggs) Support & protect developing embryo. Adolescence. Puberty 8-13 yrs of age widening of hips, development of breasts Starts menstrual cycle. month in fertile women. ovaries. Sex gland

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Female Reproductive System

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  1. Female Reproductive System • Main functions: • Produce and store ova (eggs) • Support & protect developing embryo

  2. Adolescence • Puberty • 8-13 yrs of age • widening of hips, development of breasts • Starts menstrual cycle

  3. month in fertile women. . ovaries • Sex gland • size and shape of an almond • produce ova (eggs) • Estrogen • Ovulation

  4. fallopian tubes • Tubes from the uterus to the ovaries • Millions of cilia • Fertilization

  5. uterus • pear-shaped muscular organ • Protects and nourishes a developing fetus

  6. Cervix • lower portion of the uterus.

  7. Vagina • Muscular passage • Two functions: 1. Receive sperm 2. Birth canal

  8. The menstrual cycle 28 day cycle Days 1-13 – egg maturing Day 14 – egg released to fallopian tube Days 15-20 – egg travels to uterus Days 21-28 – menstruation begins

  9. Problems Menstrual cramps Endometriosis Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) STD’s

  10. Care Regular check ups Bathe Abstinence

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