Female Reproductive System

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Female Reproductive System
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Aim What are the structures and functions of
the female reproductive system?

• Female reproductive system has three main
  functions
• Produces eggs in the ovaries
• Provide a pathway fro sperm to reach egg
• Provides a temporary home for the developing
  embryo

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A. Ovaries a pair of reproductive organs that
produce eggs as a result of oogenesis.

• Eggs mature within the ovaries.
• Only one egg is released (ovulation) once a month
  until the female reaches menopause.
• Within the ovaries, the eggs are stored in
  follicles (a hollow pocket of cells).
• Ovulation when the mature egg is released from
  the follicle and ovary.

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B. Oviduct (Fallopian Tube)

• Egg travels through this structure to get to the
  uterus.
• Site of fertilization.
• Only 4 inches long.

C. Uterus (Womb)
What do you call twins when they are in the
uterus?

• Thick walled, muscular structure
• Where the embryo develops until birth

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Oviduct (Fallopian Tube)
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Uterus
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D. Cervix

• A muscular ring at the bottom of the uterus.
• Dilates (opens up) during birth in order for baby
  to come out.

E. Vagina (Birth Canal)

• Receives the male gametes during mating.
• The baby comes out of the vagina during birth.

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Review
Q. Where does fertilization occur in the human
female?
Luke? Some day you may have to provide your
children with this information. Scary thought.
Why did I know that you were going to say vagina?
Remember children, the sperm fertilizes the egg
in the oviduct!!
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Q. What is ovulation?
Oui, oui, oui it is Pierres turn!
You are correct my French musician! Ovulation is
when an egg is released from the ovary.
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Q. Why is the uterus soooooooo muscular?
Candace? Your thoughts about uterus muscularity?
Yes Candace, the uterus is muscular because it
has to carry a baby that may weigh up to 10 lbs
and do not forget that it has to contract during
birth to push the baby out.
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