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What is the purpose of the female reproductive system?
What is the purpose of the female reproductive system?
To produce gametes, support a developing fetus, and give birth.
What are the three main parts of the vulva?
What are the three main parts of the vulva?
Labia, clitoris, and opening of the vagina.
What is the function of the Fallopian tubes?
What is the function of the Fallopian tubes?
To connect the uterus to the ovaries.
What is the purpose of oogenesis?
What is the purpose of oogenesis?
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What occurs during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle?
What occurs during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle?
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What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?
What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?
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Overview
The female reproductive system is a complex biological system that enables women to produce gametes (egg cells), support a developing fetus, and give birth.
External Genitalia
- Vulva: the external female genital area, including the labia, clitoris, and opening of the vagina
- Labia: folds of skin that surround the opening of the vagina
- Clitoris: a small, sensitive organ that is highly erogenous
- Perineum: the area between the vagina and anus
Internal Reproductive Organs
- Vagina: a muscular, elastic tube that connects the external genitalia to the cervix
- Cervix: the lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina
- Uterus: a hollow, muscular organ that supports fetal development during pregnancy
- Fallopian tubes: narrow tubes that connect the uterus to the ovaries
- Ovaries: organs that produce and store egg cells (oocytes)
Ovarian Cycle
- Oogenesis: the process of egg cell production and maturation
- Follicular phase: the phase of the ovarian cycle where follicles mature and release an egg cell
- Luteal phase: the phase of the ovarian cycle where the empty follicle produces progesterone to prepare the uterus for implantation
Menstrual Cycle
- Menstruation: the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) that occurs if pregnancy does not occur
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Phases of the menstrual cycle:
- Menstruation (days 1-5)
- Follicular phase (days 1-14)
- Ovulation (day 14)
- Luteal phase (days 15-28)
Hormonal Regulation
- Estrogen: a hormone produced by the ovaries that regulates the growth and development of the female reproductive system
- Progesterone: a hormone produced by the ovaries that prepares the uterus for implantation and maintains pregnancy
- Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis: the regulatory system that controls the ovarian cycle and hormone production
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Learn about the female reproductive system, including the external and internal genitalia, ovarian cycle, menstrual cycle, and hormonal regulation.
