Human reproductive system male and female reproductive organs. But they still have lots of questions about their changing bodies. The reproductive system is closely associated with other organ systems, particularly the endocrine system and urinary system. The female reproductive system the female reproductive organs are the vagina, womb uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. It is the route for the penis during coitus as well as a fetus during delivery. Reproductive system teacher reference sheet female reproductive body parts term description and function uterus this is shaped like an upsidedown pear. Uterus womb a muscular organ, shaped like an upside down pear. Normal female reproductive tract histology ovary 1. The ovaries are the primary reproductive organs of a female. Sexual dimorphism is common where the male differ from the female morphologically. The end of the corpus spongiosum is enlarged and forms the glans which supports the foreskin or prepuce, a loose fold of skin that in adults can retract to expose the glans.
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. In the female reproductive tract, fertilization normally occurs in the a. Human physiologythe female reproductive system 3 the ovaries of a newborn baby girl contain about one million oocytes. Start studying exercise 27 anatomy of the reproductive system. These parts along with a pair of mammary glands that are integrated both functionally and structurally also support the process of ovulation, fertilization, birth and.
Reproductive health class 12 pdf download female reproductive system reproductive health. Vulva at external opening of vagina accessory structures of female reproductive tract mons pubis labia majora labia minor clitoris homologous to male penis bartholins gland for lubrication. A baby boy is born with all the parts of his reproductive system in place. Unlike its male counterpart, the female reproductive system is located primarily inside the pelvic cavity.
In humans, the female reproductive system is immature at birth and develops to maturity at puberty to be able to produce gametes, and to carry a foetus to full term. Physiology of female reproductive system the major female reproductive processes. The mesonephros, wolffian and mullerian ducts differentiate in an. The growth and activity of these parts are regulated by hormones. Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system. Label the diagram and write the function of each part below.
Penis, vas deferens, urethra, bladder, rectum, prostate gland, ureter, testes, seminal vesicle. The female reproductive system is one of the most vital parts of the human reproductive process. An females internal reproductive organs are the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and ovary. Describe the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system. When a female goes through puberty, hormones will cause the eggs to mature. Sexual mosaic abnormal individual with secondary sexual characters of both male and female. When a male and female sex cell unite, an offspring grows and develops. Shaft houses urethra and three corpora erectile tissue.
The primary function of the human reproductive system is to produce sex cells. Female reproductive system overview, anatomy and physiology. The human reproductive system this scanning electron microscope image enlarges human sperm cells on a human egg cell thousands of times. Computer with internet access male reproductive system handout pen. Gross anatomy of the human female reproductive system 12. Exercise 27 anatomy of the reproductive system flashcards. On the diagram below of a frontal section of a portion of the female reproductive system, identify all indicated structures. The female laboratory rat, like most placental mammals, demonstrates intrinsic reproductive cyclicity, characterised by the regular occurrence of an oestrous cycle.
Gonads are the organs of the reproductive system that produce the gametes haploid sex cells male gonads are the testes that produce sperm which are the male gametes. The female reproductive system boundless anatomy and physiology. The female gonads, or sexual glands, are the ovaries. The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in reproduction of new offspring. Reproductive system, page 5 of 6 f reproductive hormones of the female 1 gonadotropinreleasing hormone gnrh. The vagina, also known as the birth canal, is a canal that joins the cervix to the uterus. Pelvic us is used to evaluate the female reproductive organs and the fetus during pregnancy. Reproductive system anatomy of male reproductive system. The female section 3 reproductive system structure and function you learned that the reproductive cells in males are called sperm.
Female reproductive system ans 215 physiology and anatomy of domesticated animals i. Epididymis keeps sperms for sometimes, gives nourishment to it. The fallopian, or uterine, tubes conduct ova to the uterus, which lies within the lesser or true pelvis. Distinguish between a gamete and a gonad using specific examples from the male and female systems. Reproductive system in insects male and female sexes are mostly separate. A total view of human reproductive health is basic to personal wellbeing as well as tointerpersonal relationships. In spermatogenesis, meiosis results in the formation of a.
Human physiologythe male reproductive system 3 sperms to the vas differens. Female reproductive system an overview sciencedirect topics. Under the control of endocrine system, these organs are engaged in the reproductive cycle of ovulation, fertilization, implantation, fetal growth, and parturition. Learn the names and functions of parts of the male reproductive system. The internal sex organs are the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It is the part which connects cervix to the external female body parts. Provide an environment for the growth and nourishment of the developing fetus after fertilization. The major internal organs of the female reproductive system include the vagina, uterus, and ovaries. Female reproductive system has two functions production of female gamete called ovumegg. The female reproductive system functions to produce gametes and reproductive hormones, just like the male reproductive system. Nov, 2019 the reproductive system is usually comprised of either male or female reproductive organs and structures. The female section 3 reproductive system the female. Embryology of the reproductive system presented by dr.
Human reproductive system human reproductive system the female reproductive system. Vulva group of structures at external opening of vagina mons pubis labia majora labia minor clitoris homologous to male penis. On average, 500 oocytes are ovulated during a womans reproductive lifetime. The human female reproductive system contains two main parts. Using an appropriate reference, define cryptorchidism and discuss its significance.
Female reproductive system an overview sciencedirect. The major external organs of the female reproductive system include the clitoris, labia majora, labia minora, and the bartholin gland. Cervix this is a tiny hole and is doughnut shaped if viewed from below. In females, they are called eggs, or singular,ovum. Female reproductive system functions the female reproductive system contains both. It produces the female egg cells necessary for reproduction, called the ova or oocytes. In sexual reproduction, two individuals produce offspring that have some of the genetic characteristics of both parents. Its the place where the baby lives and grows until it is born. This number declines to 400,000 to 500,000 by the time puberty is reached. The female reproductive system in marine mammals is composed of the basic mammalian reproductive organs. The female reproductive system boundless anatomy and. Reproductive health class 12 pdf download female reproductive sy. Copulatory organ, delivers sperm to female reproductive tract.
The female reproductive system is comprised of its major external and internal organs. Transvaginal us places the sound probe in the vagina instead of across the pelvis or abdomen, producing a sharper examination of normal and pathologic structures within the pelvis. During this cycle numerous well defined and sequential alterations in reproductive tract histology, physiology and cytology occur, initiated and regulated by. You will read in this chapter that after one sperm cell enters an egg cell, other sperm cells cannot. Add the following labels to the diagram of the reproductive system of a male dog shown below. The female reproductive system functions to produce gametes and reproductive hormones, just like the male. The gross and microscopic anatomical structures described in this chapter. The human reproductive system and the ability to reproduce make life possible. Female reproductive system many girls understand that menstruation is a big step on the road to sexual maturity. Corpora engorge with blood to become rigid with penetration. Although a man is needed to reproduce, it is the woman who incubates the. The functions of the female reproductive system are to produce sex hormones, to produce eggs, and to provide a nourishing environment in which a.
On the back, note at least 3 features of the female reproductive system that are specifically adapted for conceiving, carrying, and delivering a baby. Grades 6 to 8 human body series female reproductive system. Ductus deferens the ductus vas deferens, also called sperm duct, or, spermatic deferens, extends from the epididymis in the scrotum. Providing nutrition and protecting the developing embryo. Outline the anatomy of the female reproductive system from external to internal. Anatomy of female reproductive system external sexual organs. The uterus connects through the cervical canal with the. Describe the hormonal changes that occur during the ovarian and menstrual cycles. Male reproductive organs penis the human penis is made up of three columns of tissue. The reproductive system of a female produces gametes and allows her body to support a developing fetus. The development of the normal female reproductive tract is a complex process. The female reproductive system is described from its gross anatomical, histological, and physiological perspectives. Labia clitoris urethra vagina uterus fallopian tubes ovaries hymen cervix.
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