The figure illustrates the structures of the female reproductive system. The female gonads are oval, lumpylooking structures called. The whole set of external female genitalia is known as vulva. The female reproductive system the female reproductive organs are the vagina, womb uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The egg tube, also called the fallopian tube or oviduct, is the vessel through which egg cell travels to the uterus. The growth and activity of these parts are regulated by hormones. These activities will help students understand the anatomy and function of the female reproductive organs. Abnormal uterine bleeding bleeding not caused by pelvic pathology, medications, systemic disease or pregnancy menorrhagia. These external structures include the penis, scrotum, and testicles. While much is known about the female reproductive system, its development. This system is extremely complex and requires very precise timing of all its integral parts to be able to produce a takehome baby. It is a pouch of deeply pigmented skin divided into two separate sacs. They also produce a female hormone called estrogen.
Pdf the reproductive system in females is responsible for producing. The human reproductive system this scanning electron microscope image enlarges human sperm cells on a human egg cell thousands of times. External reproductive organs can be defined as male and female genitalia. The gross and microscopic anatomical structures described in this chapter. The contents of this distance learning course were. The female reproductive system is active before, during and after fertilization as well. Cervix this is a tiny hole and is doughnut shaped if viewed from below. Penis, vas deferens, urethra, bladder, rectum, prostate gland, ureter, testes, seminal vesicle. The vagina, also known as the birth canal, is a canal that joins the cervix to the uterus. Start studying 39 female reproductive system structure and function. Animal reproductive structures and functions biology 1520.
The female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops to maturity at puberty. Reproductive female tract estrous cycle gestation calving puerperal period reproductive male tract. The female and male reproductive organs have specific functions to prepare for reproduction. It includes the mons, clitoris, labia, hymen and the opening of the urethra picture 3. Grades 9 to 12 human body series female reproductive.
Dec 19, 2017 the female reproductive system is one of the most vital parts of the human reproductive process. Notes on human male reproductive system and its components. The female reproductive system is made up of organs inside and outside the body. A copulatory organ that is responsible for delivering the sperm to the female reproductive tract. The female reproductive system produces eggs and supports the developing fetus. It produces the female egg cells necessary for reproduction, called the ova or oocytes. The reproductive system is closely associated with other organ systems, particularly the endocrine system and urinary system. Add the following labels to the diagram of the female reproductive system below. On average, 500 oocytes are ovulated during a womans reproductive lifetime. The reproductive system of a female produces gametes and allows her body to support a developing fetus. Male reproductive anatomy in the male reproductive system, the scrotum houses the testicles or testes singular. The ovaries are the part of the female reproductive system that make, house and release eggs 1 2 3. Organsonchip models of the female reproductive system mdpi. Internal organs can be defined as male and female reproductive organs.
Organ that delivers semen to the female reproductive tract. Female reproductive health and the environment pdf, 1. Female fertility parts of the female reproductive system. This number declines to 400,000 to 500,000 by the time puberty is reached. When the vagina is damaged by trauma, it is repaired by taking epithelial tissue from the. Human physiologythe female reproductive system 3 the ovaries of a newborn baby girl contain about one million oocytes. Pdf the female reproductive system is described from its gross. By the end of 8th grade students will be able to describe the male and female sexual and reproductive systems including body parts and their functions. Grades 6 to 8 human body series female reproductive system.
The female reproductive system is described from its gross anatomical, histological, and physiological perspectives. The female reproductive parts major structures include. The anatomy of the female reproductive system can be classified into two groups depending on whether we are talking about the external or the internal organs. The female reproductive system of the chicken is shown in figure 2. The organs of the female reproductive system are concentrated in the pelvic cavity. Vulva the outside parts of the female reproductive system. Grades 9 to 12 human body series female reproductive system. Parts and functions of the female reproductive system. The joining of the sperm and egg and implantation in the uterus result in pregnancy.
The ovaries are the primary reproductive organs of a female. Although a man is needed to reproduce, it is the woman who incubates the developing fetus and. The primary function of the female reproductive system is to produce the female egg cells which are essential for reproduction. Trace the path of an oocyte from ovary to fertilization. Label the diagram and write the function of each part below. Theyre in the lower abdomen the part of the body below the tummy button. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Normal female reproductive tract histology ovary 1. On the back, note at least 3 features of the female reproductive system that are specifically adapted for conceiving, carrying, and delivering a baby. Its the place where the baby lives and grows until it is born. The female reproductive system consists of external parts outside of the body and internal organs inside the body. Describe the hormonal changes that occur during the ovarian and menstrual cycles. A sexually mature girls reproductive system is amazingly complex and can be the source of many questions and much misinformation.
The parts of the female reproductive system dummies. Other important parts of the male reproductive system are the vas deferens, the cloaca, the papilla. Nov, 2019 the reproductive system is usually comprised of either male or female reproductive organs and structures. As the male and female reproductive organs show clear distinction in their structure and function, you can divide all the organs of human reproductive system into female reproductive organs and male reproductive organs. This cyclic expulsion of eggs is a normal part of the menstrual cycle. During this cycle numerous well defined and sequential alterations in reproductive tract histology, physiology and cytology occur, initiated and regulated by. The female reproductive system functions to produce gametes and reproductive hormones, just like the male reproductive system. Pdf overview of the female reproductive system researchgate. The female reproductive structures are further grouped into two categories. Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system. Reproductive system, page 5 of 6 f reproductive hormones of the female 1 gonadotropinreleasing hormone gnrh. Unlike its male counterpart, the female reproductive system is located primarily inside the pelvic cavity. Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, labia majora, mons pubis, labia minora, clitoris, uret. Ovaries the ovaries are two almondshaped structures.
Female reproductive system ans 215 physiology and anatomy of domesticated animals i. The human female reproductive system is made up of ovaries, egg tubes, uterus say yooterruss, cervix and all these are a vital part of the reproduction process. The female reproductive system the human female reproductive system is made up of ovaries, egg tubes, uterus say yooterruss, cervix and all these are a vital part of the reproduction process. The purpose of this lesson is to describe male and female sexual and reproductive systems including body parts and their functions. These three glands together represent the parts of the male reproductive system responsible for producing the fluids that nourish and transport sperm 1 2 3. You will read in this chapter that after one sperm cell enters an egg cell, other sperm cells cannot. The female reproductive and sexual system 30 minutes 1. Describe the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.
Pathophysiology of the female reproductive system part i lois e brenneman, msn, anp, fnp, c dysfunctional uterine bleeding definitions. Female reproductive system the primary organs of reproduction in the female are the ovaries. Vulva group of structures at external opening of vagina mons pubis labia majora labia minor clitoris homologous to male penis. The female laboratory rat, like most placental mammals, demonstrates intrinsic reproductive cyclicity, characterised by the regular occurrence of an oestrous cycle. Explain to the class that they are going to be put into small groups to complete a worksheet on the sexual and reproductive system for people who were born with certain body parts and assigned female at birth. It is important to know that, the entire system is designed for transporting the ova to the exact fertilization site. Parts of the female reproductive system flashcards quizlet. The vagina is the organ for copulation and, with the remainder of the reproductive system, is an accessory organ. The female reproductive system is one of the most vital parts of the human reproductive process.
Human reproductive system male and female reproductive organs. Labia clitoris urethra vagina uterus fallopian tubes ovaries hymen cervix. You may decide to delete certain parts of the presentation. Uterus womb a muscular organ, shaped like an upside down pear. After an egg is fertilized it will pass through the oviduct to the uterus. Add the following labels to the diagram of the reproductive system of a male dog shown. Learn the names and functions of parts of the female reproductive system. Reproductive system anatomy of male reproductive system. Unlike the female reproductive system, most of the male reproductive system is located outside of the body. Many of the female reproductive organs are attached to the broad ligament, a sheet of tissue that supports the organs and connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis.
The female reproductive system is designed to carry out several functions. Reproductive system teacher reference sheet female reproductive body parts term description and function uterus this is shaped like an upsidedown pear. The reproductive process begins when a sperm cell from a male joins with an egg cell from a female in a process that scientists call fertilization. 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 functions to produce gametes and reproductive hormones, just like the male. The reproductive system of a rooster includes testicles housed inside the body cavity instead of inside a scrotum. Major components of the reproductive system how to adult. Add the following labels to the diagram of the reproductive system of a male dog shown below. Below is a diagram of how the parts are set up in the female body. Provide an environment for the growth and nourishment of the developing fetus after fertilization. Female reproductive system kidshealth in the classroom.
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