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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?
- Facilitate fertilization
- Support fetal development
- Produce eggs and hormones (correct)
- Connect to the vagina
Which organ connects the ovaries to the uterus and plays a crucial role in fertilization?
Which organ connects the ovaries to the uterus and plays a crucial role in fertilization?
- Fallopian Tubes (correct)
- Cervix
- Vagina
- Mammary Glands
What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
- Support fetal development during pregnancy (correct)
- Produce milk for nursing
- Facilitate fertilization
- Connect cervix to vagina
Which structure serves as the external part of the female genital organ?
Which structure serves as the external part of the female genital organ?
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Which of the following organs is responsible for milk production?
Which of the following organs is responsible for milk production?
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Female Reproductive System Organs
- Ovaries: Produce and release egg cells (oocytes) and hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones are crucial for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy.
- Fallopian Tubes: Connect the ovaries to the uterus and serve as the passageway for egg transportation. Fertilization typically occurs within the fallopian tubes.
- Uterus (Womb): A muscular organ that provides a nurturing environment for a developing fetus during pregnancy. It expands to accommodate the growing baby.
- Cervix: The lower, narrow portion of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It serves as a barrier between the uterus and the vagina and plays a crucial role during childbirth.
- Vagina: A muscular canal that connects the cervix to the external part of the body. The vagina serves as the birth canal and a passage for menstrual flow.
- Vulva: The external female genital area encompassing the labia (fleshy folds), the clitoris (sensitive organ crucial for sexual pleasure), and the vestibule (area between the labia).
- Mammary Glands (Breasts): Glands responsible for producing milk after childbirth to nourish the infant.
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