The female reproductive system is designed to carry out several functions. Reproductive hazards in the workplace act on the tissues, eggs, and hormones that comprise the intricate female reproductive system. Although a man is needed to reproduce, it is the woman who incubates the. The fallopian, or uterine, tubes conduct ova to the uterus, which lies within the lesser or true pelvis. Female reproductive system components of the female reproductive system. In rodents the ovarian bursa communicates with the peritoneal cavity via a small slitlike opening. Human reproductive system human reproductive system the female reproductive system. The female reproductive system hello and welcome back to we are going to be covering the female reproductive system and all its mysteries in this presentation. But even though the reproductive system is essential to keeping a species alive, unlike other body systems, its not essential to keeping an individual alive.
The internal organs of the male reproductive system, also called accessory organs, include the following. Pdf on sep 7, 2011, franck chanut and others published the reproductive system of the female hamster. Organsonchip models of the female reproductive system mdpi. The uterus connects through the cervical canal with the. Either the left or right ovary normally produces an egg ovulation about 11 to 17 days before the womans next menstrual period, or approximately once a month. While this is going on, the female reproductive system is getting ready to repeat the whole cycle once more. Reproductive system, page 6 of 6 h fertilization and pregnancy. Female external genitalia refers to the exposed part of the reproductive organs. The human reproductive system this scanning electron microscope image enlarges human sperm cells on a human egg cell thousands of times. A copulatory organ that is responsible for delivering the sperm to the female reproductive tract. Outline the anatomy of the female reproductive system from external to internal.
Schematic frontal view of the human female reproductive system. Malignant tumors of the female reproductive system. Using an appropriate reference, define cryptorchidism and discuss its significance. A guide to the edit pdf linux gimp female reproductive system. Female reproductive system 1 department of health and human services centers for disease control prevention atlanta, georgia, 30333. The egg is released from the ovary into a fallopian tube and swept into the. The major reproductive organs of the male can be grouped into three categories. You should describe the function of each major organcomponent of your system. The female gonads, or sexual glands, are the ovaries. An females internal reproductive organs are the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and ovary. The internal sex organs are the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. The male reproductive system, like that of the female, consists of those organs whose function is to produce a new individual, i. The female reproductive system is made up of internal organs and external structures. The two ovaries present in each female are held in place by the following ligaments.
The outer lips are called the labia majora major lips. The diagram shows the female reproductive system during the fertile period of the. The vulva is the outer opening to the female reproductive system. The female reproductive system consists of two ovaries, two fallopian tubes, the uterus, and the vagina. Human physiologythe female reproductive system 3 the ovaries of a newborn baby girl contain about one million oocytes. Diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system. This system consists of a pair of testes and a network of excretory ducts epididymis, ductus deferens vas deferens, and ejaculatory ducts, seminal vesicles, the prostate, the bulbourethral glands, and the. Grades 9 to 12 human body series female reproductive. Female reproductive system for teens nemours kidshealth. The pubic hair of a woman grows on the outer surface of the major lips, which is called the mons veneris. The vulva derived from the latin for covering consists of the external female sex organs, which include the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibular bulbs. The human female reproductive system contains two main parts. The female reproductive system boundless anatomy and.
Female reproductive system many girls understand that menstruation is a big step on the road to sexual maturity. This number declines to 400,000 to 500,000 by the time puberty is reached. By knowing how the reproductive system works, you can better protect yourself and your family against hazards, better understand your doctor, what you read, and media reports about reproductive hazards. The proliferation and the differentiation of epithelial cells and the associated connective tissues depend on these hormones. The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle. The ovary is the organ that produces ova singular, ovum, or eggs.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Your assignment is to research the female reproductive system and create a skit or commercial that describes that system. Overview of the reproductive system boundless anatomy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It produces the female egg cells necessary for reproduction, called the ova or oocytes. The low levels of female hormones is detected by the hypothalamus, causing it to release gnrh. The female reproductive system is located in the pelvis, below the small intestines. Sexual maturation is the process that this system undergoes in order to carry out its role in the process of pregnancy and birth. The human male reproductive system is a series of organs located outside of the body and around the pelvic region. The primary direct function of the male reproductive system is to provide the male gamete or spermatozoa for fertilization of the ovum. Grades 6 to 8 human body series female reproductive system.
The diagram shows the female reproductive system during the fertile period of the menstrual cycle. The female reproductive system is one of the most vital parts of the human reproductive process. Pathology of female reproductive system ovaries neoplastic diseases, cysts torsion, endometriosis, hemorrhagic corpus luteum, hormonal imbalance fallopian tubes infection, tubal pregnancy, neoplastic disease uterus corpus neoplastic disease, hyperplasia, functional bleeding, infection. The female reproductive system includes both internal and external reproductive organs and their associated tissues. Gross anatomy of the human female reproductive system 12. Female reproductive anatomy and physiology the female reproductive system is composed of both. Reproductive system teacher reference sheet male reproductive body parts term description and function foreskin a wrinkly skin that covers the end of the penis. Reproductive system, page 5 of 6 f reproductive hormones of the female 1 gonadotropinreleasing hormone gnrh. The female reproductive system consists of the following structures, as shown in figure 1.
In humans, the female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops to maturity at puberty to be able to produce gametes, and to carry a foetus to full term. Abnormal uterine bleeding bleeding not caused by pelvic pathology, medications, systemic disease or pregnancy menorrhagia. Menstruation usually starts when a girl is between. Female reproductive system pdf reproductive system. These parts along with a pair of mammary glands that are integrated both functionally and structurally also support the process of ovulation, fertilization, birth and.
The female reproductive system is composed of a pair of ovaries along with oviducts, vagina, cervix, uterus, and the external genitalia that are located in the pelvic region. This system of ducts connects to the ovaries, the primary reproductive organs. After menopause, the diminished synthesis of these hormones causes a general involution of the reproductive organs. Estrogens and progesterone control the organs of the female reproductive system. Female internal genitalia includes the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in reproduction of new offspring. Pdf malignant tumors of the female reproductive system. Its function is to enable reproduction of the species.
Describe the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system. These activities will help students understand the anatomy and function of the female reproductive organs. Although a womans external genitals are commonly referred to as the vagina, the vagina is. Using the sixteen words provided, fill in the blanks to make this explanation of the female reproductive system correct. Although a man is needed to reproduce, it is the woman who incubates the developing fetus and.
On average, 500 oocytes are ovulated during a womans reproductive lifetime. To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its information center 2006 mcgrawhill higher education any use is subject to the terms of use and. Some boys are circumcised at birth, when young or in their teens for culturalreligiousmedical reasons. The ovaries produce egg cells and release them for fertilization. Describe the hormonal changes that occur during the ovarian and menstrual cycles. The external genitalia mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, vestibule and opening of the vagina, and external urethral orifice. Human reproductive system, organ system by which humans reproduce and bear live offspring. Sexually transmitted diseases stds will also be included.
Cdc reproductive health how the female reproductive. You will read in this chapter that after one sperm cell enters an egg cell, other sperm cells cannot. Reproductive system anatomy of male reproductive system. The female reproductive system is a wellcoordinated group of internal and external organs whose purpose it is to prepare for and maintain a normal pregnancy. In the human reproductive process, two kinds of sex cells, or gametes gahmeetz, are involved. Provide an environment for the growth and nourishment of the developing fetus after fertilization. Anatomic points to consider when reading a regulatory toxicity study. The male gamete, or sperm, and the female gamete, the egg or ovum, meet in the females.
A sexually mature girl s reproductive system is amazingly complex and can be the source of many questions and much misinformation. But they still have lots of questions about their changing bodies. Trace the path of an oocyte from ovary to fertilization. Female reproductive system overview, anatomy and physiology. Provided all organs are present, normally constructed, and. On the diagram below of a frontal section of a portion of the female reproductive system, identify all indicated structures. Your skitcommercial should convince the other students in your class of the importance of that body system. While much is known about the female reproductive system, its. Women are commonly dealing with many different diseases and disorders that pertain to the reproductive system.
They protect the access to the reproductive system. Pathophysiology of the female reproductive system part i lois e brenneman, msn, anp, fnp, c dysfunctional uterine bleeding definitions. The internal female reproductive organs ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina. The female reproductive system functions to produce gametes and reproductive hormones, just like the male. Female reproductive system ans 215 physiology and anatomy of domesticated animals i. The ovary serves two essential functions in female reproduction.
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