1. FEMALE REPRODUCTION
SYSTEM

2. OVARIES 2 Functions Release Estrogen & Progesterone
Release mature egg cells
Contain Ova or eggs
Female born with 100,000 immature eggs
Small organs
Almond size
Located few inches below waist on either side

3. FALLOPIAN TUBES Carry mature eggs from ovary to uterus
Cilia-hairlike structures move egg through F.T.
Slightly curved
Fingerlike ends to draw egg into F.T.
Each F.T. leads into the uterus
F.T. usually where fertilization occurs

4. UTERUS Womb-shelters & nourishes the fetus
Contains thick lining & muscular walls
Muscles expand & contract allow for growing fetus & delivery of baby
Several layers of tissue
Rich supply of blood

5. CERVIX Opening of the Uterus Located at narrow base of the uterus
Closes during pregnancy
Expands when baby is ready to be delivered

6. VAGINA Muscular passageway from uterus to outside of the body
Muscles very elastic-expand
Sperm enter through vagina
During childbirth baby exits body through the vagina

7. Menstruation Flow of the lining material out of the female
Menstrual Cycle-time from one menstruation to another
Day 1-13 egg cell maturing
Day 14 ovulation occurs
Day egg travels through F.T.
Day 21 egg in uterus; if after 7 days not fertilized menstruation begins

8. MENSTRUAL CYCLE

9. Problems of Female System
Premenstrual Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Endometriosis
Infertility
Vaginitis
Ovarian Cysts
Cancer

10. FEMALE Reproduction Diagram