G10 The Reproductive System: Parts and Functions(The Female Reproductive System)

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functions of the human female reproductive system

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egg cell production
fertilization
hormone production
pregnancy

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The female reproductive system is responsible for the nourishment and development of the female gametes.

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Egg Cell Production

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_, which involves the production, nourishment, and development of gametes occurs here.

(Egg Cell Production)

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Gametogenesis

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The type of gametogenesis in female organisms is known as

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oogenesis

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The egg cells are stored in the ovaries until they are released in a process known as

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ovulation

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The female reproductive system is responsible for maintaining the necessary conditions for fertilization to occur.

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Fertilization

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After the egg is fertilized, through the female reproductive system prepares the body for pregnancy.

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There are cells in the organs of the female reproductive system that serve to produce hormones to be delivered to the different parts of the body.

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Hormone Production

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functions of hormones

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signaling the body to prepare for puberty

triggering the changes that happen in preparation for pregnancy

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The organs of the female reproductive system work together in order to allow the body to accommodate pregnancy. Many changes happen to a woman’s body during this time, and many of these changes are triggered by the female reproductive system’s release of signals.

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Pregnancy

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The female reproductive system is comprised of organs that can be found internally or externally.
These organs are classified into the _ _ _ and the _ _ _.

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internal reproductive system and the external reproductive system

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internal reproductive system

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vagina
uterus
fallopian tubes
ovaries

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an elastic, muscular canal that connects the external reproductive system to the cervix

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vagina

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primary function of the vagina

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receive the penis and sperm during sexual intercourse and to pass blood during menstruation

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also the passageway of the baby during delivery. Hence, it is also called the birth canal

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vagina

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The pH of the vagina is _. This is to protect the vagina from sources like bacteria or fungi.

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acidic

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The reason for the vagina’s acidity is due to the pH alteration by certain bacteria, like Lactobacillus acidophilus, which is somewhat mutualistic with humans.

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lower portion of the uterus is the cervix, a muscle that holds the fetus during pregnancy

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Cervix

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The cervix _ once the baby is ready to be born.

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expands

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facilitates the transport and nourishment of sperm to aid in fertilization, and also plays a role in hormonal signaling

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cervical mucus

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can also be used as an indicator of a woman’s fertility

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cervical mucus

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dry phase
sticky phase
creamy phase
clear phase

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sticky phase

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non-fertile

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creamy phase

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semi fertile

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clear phase

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fertile

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a hollow muscular organ that lies between the urinary bladder and the rectum

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uterus

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has a very soft lining that holds the fertilized egg and nurtures it until it becomes a fetus

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Uterus

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three distinct layers of uterine wall

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perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium

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outermost layer of the uterus, and it provides support to the entire organ

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perimetrium

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middle layer, and the thickest one. It contains smooth muscles, and responsible for uterine contractions

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myometrium

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innermost layer. It maintains the structural integrity of the uterus and is the part that usually sheds off in some parts of the menstrual cycle

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endometrium

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connect the ovaries to the uterus

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fallopian tubes

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These are narrow 10 centimeter-long tubes from which the eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus during the process of ovulation. Their primary function is to transport the egg cell properly.

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two types of columnar cells in the fallopian tubes

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ciliated cells

non-ciliated cells

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propel the egg cells to the uterus during ovulation.

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ciliated cells of the fallopian tube

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produce secretions in order to aid the ciliated cells with propulsion

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non-ciliated cells

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wavelike motions seen in the digestive system known as _ can also be witnessed in the fallopian tube, and this motion also aids the movement of the egg cell during ovulation

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peristalsis

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female gonad that contains the egg cells. It produces female sex hormones, estrogen, and progesterone.

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ovary

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At birth, a female baby has around _ immature egg cells in each ovary. The eggs mature and are released during puberty.

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70 000

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The hormones _ and _ control the menstrual cycle and maintain the secondary sexual characteristics of females.

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estrogen and progesterone

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These hormones are also responsible for some of the changes that happen during pregnancy. Estrogen is the primary female hormone.

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external parts of the female reproductive system

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labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, mons pubis

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also known as the mons, is a layer of fat that covers part of the pubic bones.
This structure contains glands that are capable of secreting pheromones

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mons pubis

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encloses and protects all the external reproductive organs. It contains sweat glands and oil-secreting glands

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Labia majora

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One of the structures covered by the labia majora is the vaginal orifice, which is the outer opening of the vagina. This structure contains the hymen, which is a thin layer of membrane that serves to protect the vagina.

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the outer opening of the vagina

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vaginal orifice

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a thin layer of membrane that serves to protect the vagina

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hymen

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surrounds the openings of the vagina and urethra

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Labia minora

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serves to protect the vaginal and urethral openings

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labia minora

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is found in between the clitoris and the vagina and serves as the opening for the urethra which is a part of the excretory system as the exit point for urine

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urethral orifice

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small, sensitive protrusion at which the two labia minora meet. The clitoris itself, however, does not have any significant reproductive function.

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clitoris

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The human female reproductive system has several functions, some of which are for egg cell production, fertilization, and development of the zygote into a new organism.
The type of gametogenesis in female organisms is known as oogenesis.
The egg cells are stored in the ovaries until they are released in a process known as ovulation.
The female reproductive system is comprised of organs that can be found internally or externally.
The internal reproductive system is composed of the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. All structures outside the vagina are part of the external reproductive system.