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What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
Which hormone regulates the menstrual cycle and stimulates growth and development of female reproductive organs?
Which hormone regulates the menstrual cycle and stimulates growth and development of female reproductive organs?
What is the process of delivering a fetus from the uterus to the outside of the body?
What is the process of delivering a fetus from the uterus to the outside of the body?
What is the primary function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
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What is the phase of the menstrual cycle where estrogen levels increase and eggs mature in the ovaries?
What is the phase of the menstrual cycle where estrogen levels increase and eggs mature in the ovaries?
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What is the external female genital area that includes the labia, clitoris, and opening of the vagina?
What is the external female genital area that includes the labia, clitoris, and opening of the vagina?
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What is the process by which a fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining?
What is the process by which a fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining?
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What is the primary function of progesterone in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary function of progesterone in the female reproductive system?
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Study Notes
Overview
The female reproductive system is a complex system that enables women to produce eggs, conceive, and carry a pregnancy to term.
Organs and Structures
- Ovaries: produce eggs (oocytes) and hormones (estrogen and progesterone)
- Fallopian Tubes: connect ovaries to uterus, allow eggs to travel to uterus
- Uterus: muscular organ that supports fetal development during pregnancy
- Cervix: lower part of uterus that opens into vagina
- Vagina: muscular canal that connects cervix to outside of body
- Vulva: external female genital area, including labia, clitoris, and opening of vagina
Hormonal Regulation
- Estrogen: stimulates growth and development of female reproductive organs, regulates menstrual cycle
- Progesterone: prepares uterus for implantation of fertilized egg, maintains pregnancy
Menstrual Cycle
- Follicular Phase: estrogen levels increase, eggs mature in ovaries
- Ovulation: egg released from ovary into fallopian tube
- Luteal Phase: progesterone levels increase, preparing uterus for implantation
- Menstruation: shedding of uterine lining if pregnancy does not occur
Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Fertilization: sperm fertilizes egg in fallopian tube
- Implantation: fertilized egg implants in uterine lining
- Gestation: fetus develops in uterus, supported by maternal circulation
- Childbirth: process of delivering fetus from uterus to outside of body
Functions
- Reproduction: production of eggs and support of pregnancy
- Sexual Function: enables sexual activity and pleasure
- Hormone Regulation: regulates hormonal balance in body
Female Reproductive System
- Produces eggs, enables conception, and supports pregnancy from fertilization to birth
Organs and Structures
- Ovaries: produce eggs (oocytes) and hormones (estrogen and progesterone)
- Fallopian Tubes: connect ovaries to uterus, allowing eggs to travel to the uterus
- Uterus: muscular organ that supports fetal development during pregnancy
- Cervix: lower part of uterus that opens into the vagina
- Vagina: muscular canal that connects the cervix to the outside of the body
- Vulva: external female genital area, including labia, clitoris, and opening of the vagina
Hormonal Regulation
- Estrogen: stimulates growth and development of female reproductive organs, regulates menstrual cycle
- Estrogen's role in menstrual cycle: increases follicular growth, thickens uterine lining
- Progesterone: prepares uterus for implantation of fertilized egg, maintains pregnancy
- Progesterone's role in menstrual cycle: thickens uterine lining, maintains pregnancy
Menstrual Cycle
- Follicular Phase: estrogen levels increase, eggs mature in ovaries
- Ovulation: egg released from ovary into fallopian tube
- Luteal Phase: progesterone levels increase, preparing uterus for implantation
- Menstruation: shedding of uterine lining if pregnancy does not occur
Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Fertilization: sperm fertilizes egg in fallopian tube
- Implantation: fertilized egg implants in uterine lining
- Gestation: fetus develops in uterus, supported by maternal circulation
- Childbirth: process of delivering fetus from uterus to outside of the body
Functions
- Reproduction: production of eggs and support of pregnancy
- Sexual Function: enables sexual activity and pleasure
- Hormone Regulation: regulates hormonal balance in body
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Learn about the organs and structures that make up the female reproductive system, including ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina.
