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What are the internal sex organs of the female reproductive system?
What are the internal sex organs of the female reproductive system?
- Vulva, labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening
- Vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries (correct)
- Uterus, cervix, ovaries, and vaginal opening
- Vagina, cervix, labia, and fallopian tubes
Where does fertilization usually occur in the female reproductive system?
Where does fertilization usually occur in the female reproductive system?
- Ovaries
- Fallopian tubes (correct)
- Vagina
- Uterus
What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
- Allows for sexual intercourse and childbirth
- Accommodates the embryo which develops into the fetus (correct)
- Transits sperm to the fallopian tubes
- Produces ova (egg cells)
What are the external sex organs of the female reproductive system also known as?
What are the external sex organs of the female reproductive system also known as?
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What is the role of the vagina in the female reproductive system?
What is the role of the vagina in the female reproductive system?
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Study Notes
Internal Sex Organs
- The internal sex organs of the female reproductive system include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus.
- The ovaries produce eggs, which travel through the fallopian tubes to the uterus.
Fertilization
- Fertilization usually occurs in the fallopian tubes, where sperm meets the egg.
Uterus Function
- The uterus is a muscular organ that supports fetal development during pregnancy.
- It provides a safe and nourishing environment for the fetus to grow and develop.
External Sex Organs
- The external sex organs of the female reproductive system are also known as the vulva.
- The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, and opening of the vagina.
Vagina Function
- The vagina is a muscular, elastic tube that connects the cervix to the outside of the body.
- It provides a passageway for menstrual blood, allows for sexual intercourse, and serves as a birth canal during childbirth.
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