1. FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Anatomy and Physiology

2. Female Anatomy

3. External Female Genitalia

4. Fallopian Tubes Passageway for ovum (female sex cell) Where fertilization (conception) occurs

5. Ovary Stores ova (eggs) Produces Estrogen and Progesterone

6. Uterus and Cervix Uterus: Home for developing fetus Endometrium: Lining of the uterus Cervix: Neck of the uterus. Dilates to 10 cm. during labor to allow birth

7. Vagina Female sex organ: Receptacle for penis Birth canal Passageway for menstrual flow

8. Vulva External Female Genitalia Clitoris: center for sexual excitement Hymen: a thin membrane of tissue that may partially cover the vaginal opening Labia: two layers of skin that cover the vaginal opening helping to protect the internal female reproductive organs Bartholin’s Glands: Lubricate the vagina when a female is sexually aroused