1. The Female Reproductive System
Chapter 16 Lesson 3
The Female Reproductive System

2. Objectives
SWBAT- List at least 3 parts of the female reproductive system
SWBAT- Explain ways to keep the female reproductive system healthy

3. Do Now
Explain why early detection of any disease, virus or infection is important?

4. Vocabulary Eggs Ovaries Uterus Ovulation Fallopian tubes Vagina
Menstruation
Cervix

5. Eggs- Female ovum
Ovaries- female sex glands that store the ova and produce female sex hormones
Uterus- The hollow, muscular, pear shaped organ that nourishes and protects a fertilized ovum until birth
Ovulation- Process of releasing a mature ovum into the fallopian tube each month
Fallopian tubes- a pair of tubes with fingerlike projections that draw into the ovum

6. Vagina- a muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body
Menstruation- The shedding of the uterine lining
Cervix- the opening of the uterus

7. Functions of the FRS
Produces the female sex hormones- Estrogen and Progesterone
Storing of the females eggs

8. Menstruation
What is it? The shedding of the uterine lining Why does it occur? After a female matures, the uterus prepares each month for possible pregnancy

9. The Menstrual Cycle
Day 1-8: The cycle begins with the first day of menstruation.
Day 9-13: The egg matures in one of the ovaries

10. Day 14: Ovulation occurs- release of the mature egg into the fallopian tube
Days 15-28: The egg travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus.

11. Maintaining Reproductive Health
Bathe regularly
Have regular medical exams
Practice Abstinence

12. Female Reproductive Problems
Menstrual Cramps
Premenstrual syndrome- caused by hormonal changes, symptoms include anxiety, irritability, bloating, weight gain, depression, mood swings and fatigue
Toxic Shock Syndrome

13. Exit Slip
Create a T Chart naming all the parts in the female reproductive system and the functions of each part.

14. Homework
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