Female Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System Outline

C o m p o n e n t s

Internal Parts Uterus Major female reproductive organ, one end called cervix opens into vagina and other end is connected to the fallopian tubes, Development of fetus occurs within uterus Ovaries Two in number, Egg producing female reproductive organ, oval  in shape and ovary of each side  is locatd in the ovarian fossa of  corresponding side of pelvis External Parts Vulva External genital organ of females, contains the opening of vagina Labia Structures of skin and adipose tissue that extends on both sides of vulva Clitoris Button like portion near the labia minora, erects on sexual arousement

Functions Recieve the sperms from male reproductive system, Bear the developin fetus through the entire period of gestation

Introduction to Female Reproductive System

Female reproductive system is the system of reproduction in female human beings. The female reproductive system is complex as compared to the male reproductive system. Females have to bear fetus during fetal period of development within their bodies. Modifications and adaptations to bear the fetus makes female reproductive system more complex. The female body also shows certain adaptations to become capable of bearing the fetus for nine months. Main role of female reproductive system is to produce eggs and allow the process of fertilization and development to take place within their body. The organs of female reproductive system are

Female Reproductive System

Organs of Female Reproductive System

Female reproductive system consists internal and external parts.
INTERNAL PARTS:
Internal parts are the functional parts of female reproductive system. There are two main internal parts; the uterus and the ovaries.

• UTERUS: Uterus (also known as womb) is the major reproductive organ of females. It hosts the developing fetus, produces secretions of the female reproductive system and allow the passage of sperms to fallopian tubes where sperms fertilize with eggs.
• OVARIES: Ovaries are small paired organs located near the pelvic cavity of females. Ovaries produce the female egg cells.

EXTERNAL PARTS:
External parts are accessory parts of female reproductive system. They help in the process of fertilization, and parturition etc. They are;

• VULVA
• LABIA
• CLITORIS

Functions of Female Reproductive System

As stated above, female reproductive system is mainly concerned with production of eggs and bearing the fetus throughout the developmental phase. The ovaries produce eggs, which are fertilized by sperms and zygote is formed. The development of zygote to a complete human baby takes place in female reproductive system.