The document describes the key external and internal female reproductive organs. Externally, it outlines the vulva, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and urethra. Internally, it details the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It provides the main functions of each organ such as protection, nourishment of a fetus, production of hormones, storage and release of eggs.

1. Female Reproductive Organs

2. External Female Anatomy
• Vulva- general term
for external female
sex organs
• Mons pubis- fatty
tissue that covers the
pubic bone
• Labia Majora- Two
folds of skin running
from Mons Pubis to
below the vaginal
opening, they protect
the genitals

3. External Female Anatomy
• Labia Minora- 2 smaller
folds of skin within the
labia majora
• Clitoris- at the top of
the Labia
Minroa, central of
sexual stimulation in
the female
• Urethra- below
clitoris, opening to the
bladder

4. Internal Organs
• Hymen- thin ring of • Vagina- empty
tissue covering the passageway leading
opening of the vagina, from the vaginal
divides external & opening to the uterus.
internal sex organs Has 3 main functions: 1.
channel for menstrual
flow, 2. receptacle for
the male penis during
intercourse 3. birth
canal

5. Internal Organs
• Cervix- opening of the
uterus, strongest muscle
in women’s body, closed
during pregnancy, open
during birth
• Uterus- hollow, muscular
organ shaped like a pear.
One main function- to
protect and nourish a
fetus until it is ready to
live outside the womb.

6. Internal Organs
• Fallopian Tubes- 2 tubes
shaped like arched bridges • Ovaries- two solid egg
• Carries the egg cell toward shaped structures
the uterus and the sperm about the size of peach
cell toward the egg cell
pits.
• Location for fertilization
• 2 main functions-
produce female sex
hormones estrogen and
progesterone and stores
and releases the female
egg cell

7. Other things you should know …
• Time line:
– Ages 9-12: secondary sex characteristics appear
– Ages 11-14: menstrual cycle begins
– Late 20’s-30’s- peak sexual urges
– Ages 45-55 menopause

8. So what happens …
• Menstruation: the
shedding of the
endometrium, aka uterine
lining.
• Ovulation: the act of the
egg leaving the ovary
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