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FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Internal Structures
o Ovaries
The ovaries are the ultimate life-maker for the females
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5cm thick
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It looks pitted, like a raisin, but is grayish white in color
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For its function, the ovaries produce, mature, and discharge the egg cells or ova
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It also three divisions:
The protective layer of epithelium
The cortex
The central medulla
o Fallopian Tubes
The fallopian tubes serve as the pathway of the egg cells towards the uterus
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The fallopian tube is lined with mucous membrane, and underneath is the connective
tissue and the muscle layer
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The distal ends of the fallopian tubes are open, making a pathway for conception to occur
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It is located at the lower pelvis, which is posterior to the bladder and anterior to the
rectum
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it is 2
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For non-pregnant women, it is approximately 60 g in weight
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It also gives protection for the growing fetus
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This is also the part
that expands to accommodate the growing fetus
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This is the
portion that is cut during a cesarean section
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It
has an internal and external cervical os, which is the opening into the cervical canal
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It has a covering of coarse, curly hairs, the pubic hair
It protects the pubic bone from trauma
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The internal surface is composed of mucous membrane and the external surface is skin
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o Labia Majora
Lateral to the labia minora are two folds of fat tissue covered by loose connective tissue
and epithelium
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It is covered in pubic hair that serves as additional protection against harmful bacteria
that may enter the structure
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o Clitoris
The clitoris is a small, circular organ of erectile tissue at the front of the labia minora
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This is the center for sexual arousal and pleasure for females because it is highly
sensitive to touch and temperature
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The secretions from this gland lubricate the external genitalia during coitus
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It has ducts that open into the distal vagina
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o Fourchette
This is a ridge of tissue which is formed by the posterior joining of the labia minora and
majora
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o Perineal Body
This is a nuscular area that bstretches easily during childbirth
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o Hymen
This covers the opening of the vagina
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