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    Arrange the scrambled letter to determine the

    anatomy of female reproductive system.

    -AVINAG -RAVOY -VIRCEX

    -NAIPOLLAF BUTE -RETUSU


    Identify the
    parts of
    female
    reproductive
    system
    Vulva
    the outer part of
    the female
    genitalia,
    including the
    labia majora,
    labia minora and
    clitoris.
    Vagina
    • The vagina is a canal that
    joins the cervix (the lower
    part of uterus) to the outside
    of the body. It also is known
    as the birth canal.
    CERVIX
    •A passage that allows fluids to flow
    inside and out of your uterus
    •It’s also a powerful gatekeeper that
    can open and close in ways that
    make pregnancy and childbirth
    possible.
    Uterus (womb)
    •a hollow, pear-shaped organ that is the home
    to a developing fetus. The uterus is divided
    into two parts: the cervix, which is the lower
    part that opens into the vagina, and the main
    body of the uterus, called the corpus. The
    corpus can easily expand to hold a developing
    baby. A canal through the cervix allows sperm
    to enter and menstrual blood to exit.
    Ovaries
    •The ovaries are small, oval-
    shaped glands that are located
    on either side of the uterus. The
    ovaries produce eggs and
    hormones.
    Fallopian Tubes
    •These are narrow tubes that are
    attached to the upper part of the uterus
    and serve as pathways for the ova (egg
    cells) to travel from the ovaries to the
    uterus. Fertilization of an egg by a
    sperm normally occurs in the fallopian
    tubes.
    Functions of female reproductive system.
    •producing gametes called eggs,
    secreting sex hormones (such as
    estrogen)
    • providing a site for fertilization,
    gestating a fetus if fertilization occurs,
    giving birth to a baby, and breastfeeding
    a baby after birth.
    •Nurtures the development
    of and provides
    nourishment for the new
    individual
    Roles of Hormones in Female
    Reproductive System
    Estrogen and Progesterone
    Female Hormones
    • Estrogen

    • Progesterone
    Estrogen
    •produced primarily by the
    ovaries in the non-pregnant
    woman. It promotes the
    maturation and release of an
    ovum(egg cell) in every
    menstrual cycle.
    Functions:
    •Ovaries: Estrogen helps stimulate the
    growth of the egg follicle.

    •Vagina: In the vagina, estrogen


    maintains the thickness of the vaginal
    wall and promotes lubrication.
    •Uterus: Estrogen enhances and maintains
    the mucous membrane that lines the
    uterus. It also regulates the flow and
    thickness of uterine mucus secretions.

    •Breasts: The body uses estrogen in the


    formation of breast tissue. This hormone
    also helps stop the flow of milk after
    weaning.
    Progesterone
    •produced
    by the
    corpus
    luteum in
    the ovary
    • It’s produced mainly in the ovaries following
    ovulation each month.
    • It’s a crucial part of the menstrual cycle and
    maintenance of pregnancy.
    • Progesterone helps to regulate your cycle.
    • Main job is to get your uterus ready for pregnancy.
    • After you ovulate each month, progesterone helps
    thicken the lining of the uterus to prepare for a
    fertilized egg.
    • If there is no fertilized egg, progesterone levels drop,
    and menstruation begins.
    • If a fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall,
    progesterone helps maintain the uterine lining
    throughout pregnancy.
    • Progesterone is necessary for breast development
    and breastfeeding.
    • It also suppresses the production of estrogen after
    ovulation has occurred.
    • Men produce a small amount of progesterone to
    help in sperm development.

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